As I have grown up, and even now, I have strived to surround myself with people of different cultures and backgrounds from myself. I love to learn about these different cultures through firsthand accounts from the people who live them and I am always greatly honored to be invited to share in their culture. One of the things I found most attractive about Brandeis was its diversity and SEED would give me the wonderful opportunity of experiencing that diversity upfront. I feel that attending SEED would give me an opportunity to meet more people of diverse cultures and backgrounds and embed myself into that pluralistic community that I value so much. Attending classes with students who lead different lives and have different experiences from myself,
Diversity is a term known for, "variety." To be diverse is to have a range of different types of people all in one place. Different types of people can range from their race, background, social class, age, or religion. Those are just a few examples that can separate a person from others. To be aware of diversity around you is something everyone should take note of. Many people may not realize that they live in such a diverse world that they do not know how to cope with someone when they do find someone with a different background than they do. Washburn University has a very diverse population and Washburn and most of the students and faculty are aware of this and take great pride in it. Washburn University is not the biggest college and it
Diversity, what does it look like at Jackson State University (JSU), a historically black university, located in Jackson, MS? Administrators in higher education are charged with the responsibility of preparing students to be civil minded in a society that is changing rapidly as it relates to the inclusion of others. With such intensity to incorporate increased changes and differences, there is a need to collectively understand the full scope of differences among students.
Washburn University has always been proud of having diversity since it first opened its doors to the public 151 years ago. If you are to look around campus many are able to see how much diversity is valued by the campus as a whole, they know everyone is different and each person has their own story to tell. If a university made it where no one is allowed to talk about where they came before and how they ended up where they are in life. what is the point of being proud of who you are? For me, it is important for each person to be proud of the person who they are because they could have had to overcome so much in life to make it to this point of being an undergraduate.
In the wake of the recent presidential election a wave of discomfort, despair, and devastating anxiety has swept across some of our citizens. Protests and riots have emerged across the U.S. in an effort to make this realized apprehension heard. Those who feel negatively impacted by the election may feel lost or uncertain of the future for their families, friends, or for themselves. They may feel as if their voices have gone unheard.
The University of Southern California claims that its mission is to demonstrate an “enduring commitment to diversity of thought, experience, and people”. USC constitutes a significant portion of Los Angeles’s population and it is constantly expanding its reach on the surrounding area. In recent months, USC held its grand opening of University Village, UV, another massive addition to the campus. President Max Nikias claims that this construction will reinvigorate the neglected neighborhood, however this space is itself a contradiction to USC’s core statement on diversity because of its socioeconomic and cultural exclusivity. The university wiped out the international food court which stood before UV existed and replaced it
Poverty is a serious issue which our society and children faces every day. It is a constant struggle that shouldn’t be ignored. UNICEF states “The study of OECD countries in 2007, over fourteen percent of Australian children under the age of eighteen are currently living in households who are defined as poor or with incomes less than half of the median national income”. The increase in the number and percentage of children living in poverty within our society has contributed to making today's classrooms more diverse than ever it has been. This highlights and makes both teaching and learning more challenging. Diversity exists in the students who are living in poverty and the education assistant and teachers must provide the concept of diversity
One of the most beautiful parts of life is that each individual on this Earth was crafted differently. We bring to the table our varying backgrounds, experiences, genders, sexualities, and beliefs to progress the world. Without diversity our society and economy would not have progressed in the ways that they have. In particular, it had been extremely crucial to the prosperity of the workforce. Focusing on the diversity in healthcare field, we certainly would not be where we are today without it. People from all walks of life have developed new procedures, tools, and technology to revolutionize aspects of the medical, dental, and allied health professions. Outreach and treatment has expanded to more individuals of different demographics than
Intrigued by the growing opportunities at Queen’s Commerce, I decided to e-mail professors and call current students to gain a comprehensive understanding of what it is truly like to be in the prestigious program. With each conversation, I knew that embracing the university’s lively culture through my active involvement within the tight-knit community is where I would leave my mark. From the tricolour uniforms to the completely consumer-waste free tea room, Queen’s University not only accepts diversity – it celebrates diversity. As the president of my high school’s entrepreneurship club, I appreciate the powers of social learning. By joining clubs and sharing ideas with bright, like-minded individuals, I can learn concepts that could never
Brandeis is a place that not only encourages, but celebrates individuality and diversity. You aren’t forced to choose between your love of science and your passion for social justice. The idea of being at school that is so diverse that it has the potential to excite more hunger in me for learning and social activism. Going to a top research school that also is very active in their community is very important to me because having people to talk about the things that are going on in the world can lead to research that can help solve a problem. Due to the amount of diversity that Brandeis has, there are people from all different backgrounds coming together which can allow for better understandings of these social issues and in turn better possible
The world is filled different cultures, races and ethnicities, and it is crucial that our higher education institutions reflect this diversity. Representation matters. We are a country filled with diverse cultures all of which whom need to be represented. The purpose of this literature review is to explain why and how diversity in a higher education setting is important. Students learn better in such an environment and are better prepared to become active participants in our pluralistic, democratic society once they leave school Diversity is not only important among the student population but also within college curriculum. It is an important issue regardless of the setting. However, when it is applied it to a place where people come to learn,
Growing up, I had a basic understanding of diversity and the importance of inclusivity. Before attending the University of Maryland, I only considered race and gender when thinking of diversity since those are two of my own identities. Living in residence halls and getting involved in extra curricular activities, my self-awareness and understanding of other identities increased.
At UC-Berkeley, the course description for "Politics and Poetics" (Fall Course 2002) stated that "conservative thinkers are encouraged to seek other sections." (SAF 1). Though the instructor later apologized for the description, this is the sort of encouragement conservative-minded students are greeted with many times during their college experience. It is said that in class, students are taught that their country -- and Western culture in general -- is tainted by racism, sexism, and oppression (Stearn 2).
Within the core of many educational institutions, diversity is a commercial tacit. While every institution cannot offer the same kind of diversity, the endorsement of such exists through various definitions. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges define diversity through the various classes: race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and age (“Statement on Diversity”)
Students have their own best way in effectively learning the lesson. With the diversity of students, the problem is each student has a preferred learning style. It becomes undeniably one of the reasons that make it difficult to achieve the best expected outcome out of teachers’ effort. However, teachers try to incorporate various teaching techniques to make every learning opportunity become productive, meaningful, and relevant for the learners.
Diversity is one of the key aspects in the medical field. In the medical assisiting field everyday you interact with different people. People from different ethnicities and backgrounds. The medical field is a place where everyone is treated equaly despite your ethnical background. Diversity is key to patient treatment and care. Patients want treatment and care from people similar to them, and there beliefs and ethnic background. Working in a diverse setting helps employees and patients feel comfotable especially if the doctor or nurse treating them has the same ethnic background as them. For example, if there is a patient that only speaks Russian and there is a nurse or medical assistant that speaks that language, the patient will feel more