5 BEST PLACES TO CAPTURE PHOTOS AT BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY
Blog Contributor: Jhada Walker, Sophomore Student

Model: Aijalon Austin, Sophomore Student

When visiting the illustrious Bethune-Cookman University, there are 5 spots here on campus where you have to stop and capture the moment! As graduation week approaches, you’ll want to make sure you have stopped by at least one of the following areas on campus for your best photo moment. Grab your camera and continue reading to learn about the Top 5 Photo Areas at Bethune-Cookman University that our wildcats can’t get enough of.

MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE’S STATUE:

The Mary McLeod Bethune statue is located near the Performing Arts Center (PAC), and is the first spot on campus you must stop to get a photo. The statue is a replica from a picture Dr. Bethune taken while in Washington, D.C. The cane she is shown carrying was given to her by First-Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. This cane was a family heirloom passed down through the Roosevelt family and given to Dr. Bethune after the death of President Roosevelt. As many may know, Dr. Bethune and the Roosevelt’s were very close, and Dr. Bethune served as a member of The Black Cabinet during Roosevelt’s presidency. Although Dr. Bethune did not need the cane for any medical reason, she is often photo’d using the cane as an accessory to enhance her since of style. This is often the place where organization’s will take photos after events such as Inductions or Academic Award Ceremony’s.

MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE FOUNDATION HOUSE:

The Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation Home has been visited by thousands of dignitaries, tourists and students. When visiting the University, the foundation home is a must see! With the foundation home remaining the exact way Dr. Bethune left it, visitors are able to see things such as the room where her close friend First-Lady Eleanor Roosevelt slept when she was in town, and even the last check Dr. Bethune wrote to one of her students. Although you are unable to take pictures inside the actual home, students and tourist don’t hesitate to take photos outside, once the tour is complete. To learn more about Dr. Bethune’s home visit, www.cookman.edu and schedule a tour!

THE B-CU QUAD:

The Quad is a common area where students come together, enjoy the outdoors, and talk with one another in between classes. Not only is the quad used as a place to relax, it is also the home of our Greek-letter organizations, the venue for school-wide events such as Wildcat Friday or Spring Fest, and one of the top five photo areas you’ll definitely want to snag your best instagrammable shot! The quad has the perfect lighting and scenery to make your picture pop.

BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY SIGN:

The Bethune-Cookman University sign placed in front of the gates of White Hall welcomes visitors to campus, and is often the first place every B-CU student takes there first picture on campus. It’s kind of like a Wildcat tradition. The sign is located on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd and cannot be missed! The university sign is often a spot for tourist and can be found in many graduation photos from past years. I hope you enjoyed this article on the 5 Best Places to Take Photos at Bethune-Cookman University, and if you haven’t taken a photo in one of the listed places, what are you waiting for?

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