Going Into Diversity I Wasn 't For Sure How The Class Would Go

There were so many different nationalities that made of the school is was like a miniature melting pot, and this allowed me to see things about not only my culture but others as well that I have never seen before. For instance too often, "racism" is seen as a social phenomenon that happens to black people, but it happens through black people as well. That is, the negative affiliations hurled upon black people and black culture that paint how we perceive EACH other. Blacks & whites receive the same anecdotes & images that perpetuate common stereotypes of black criminality & flippancy while systematically synonymizing white culture with American values. Its to be expected for there to be an observable impact on black intragroup perceptions. Nevertheless,

I have come to realize that diversity allows students to polish one another, leading to the depolarization of students and thus more rounded individuals. I have traveled a rather non-traditional path, and feel strongly that I can benefit others and feel just as strongly that I can benefit from them. The challenges I have faced, the community where I grew up, and my work experience all contribute to my individuality.

I held firmly the point of view that politics could alter the image of an individual to vastly oppressive state. Many times I felt panic-stricken in my political science classes, address Brown v. Board of Education and the like. I realized my skin color served as a driving force of advocacy. I was privileged in terms of being able to have the perspective opposite of the majority. I felt the need as a minority student to raise awareness of minorities, and other identities in the classroom environment. I was not defensive but rather fascinated by misconceptions, and the lack of consciousness offered by the majority. I felt compelled to participate even when not required to change the atmosphere of the surrounding educational environment. I acquired a firm taste for social justice, reminiscing on my childhood

To realize that we are all on a very diverse campus even with a small population is important because we in a way get a little taste of everything from everyone. To know that Washburn is a diverse campus is important to me because that means there is always going to be something that I can learn about someone else each and everyday. Honestly, before this assignment, I was not too interested in the topic of diversity simply because I did not think too much about it. Afterwards seeing what diversity was all about it really is interesting to know that everyone lives different but we all live in the same world.

We were grouped to have a discussion about education and diversity. It was such an amazing experience to have the opportunity to give my opinion in some of the questions without being judge. One question that stood out the most to me was “Is it teacher responsibility to promote diversity?” My answer was yes. As a future teacher I want my students to grow up with a different mentality of the world. Meaning racism, labeling, bullying and violence is bad. In our generation there is a such thing as two fathers or mothers. I want acceptance and respect in my classroom. The best way to change a person's mind is to start out young and teach them about these

I’m constantly around a diversity of these classes. Which I believe has lead me to be more adaptable to diversity in any spectrum. I’m around this diversity because I’ve grown up my entire life so far in a small town in Missouri and am proud. Yes it isn’t exactly the place you would look at and think it is diverse, which I don’t look at it and think that either. But when I go to school I see a different side, I really see the people who and who may later make up this town. We have all sorts of different people, with different views and beliefs. It has definitely influenced me on where I stand on any issues. People around here have a lot of respect for each other and that’s something I’ll always

When it comes to the topic of diversity and what is has taught me I really think of a few things. Diversity has really taught me a lot about myself as well as tolerance to others around me. Really there is nowhere in the world today that diversity is not present or has not had some sort of effect on our society as a whole. All in all I think that diversity really just means being different than others in various ways. I think if the United States never had any instances of diversity we would be a pretty boring and simple society. Many of our great minds of today as well as the past where very

Before I move to the states I had no idea of diversity here. Like many foreigners I knew nothing about north and south as too cultural concepts. The picture of an American in my mind was a white or black person. There was no place for other ethnicities. To be honest the picture of whites was dominant. As all I knew about here was through media and Hollywood movies which normally have white heroes. The only Americans I had met before were American soldiers in the border of Iran-Iraq when I was traveling to Iraq for a visit and the US embassy officers in Turkmenistan who did not waste my time in the visa approval process. They all were nice and first realistic

I was raised in a diverse environment. Being multiracial- Asian and Hispanic- and going to a school with predominantly minorities has shown me the difficulties that come with it. Minorities often face disadvantages because they have been discriminated against for centuries. Despite what any statistic may say, I believe that minorities are just as capable of making something of themselves. The culturally enriched school that I go to has vividly depicted this to me, allowing me to cross paths with some of the most brilliant students I have ever met. Being raised in an environment where students prove to be more than a statistic on a daily basis has fueled my interest in civil rights, a topic dear to me that I would like to see change in.

Growing up in New York City and attending public school my whole life gave me the opportunity to grow up in a diverse environment which in turn has helped to broaden my perspective socially and culturally. These experiences allowed me at a young age to become friends with other immigrants and people whose culture, ethnicity, religion, and experiences were completely different from my own. Friends have taught me things like cultural norms and what is and isn't acceptable in other religions. Another experience that I that changed my perspective was taking the career pathway biomedical science because it helped me see academic courses in a different way. It showed me that school wasn't only tests, solving math problems, and writing essays. In

Not until my summer spent at North Carolina’s Governor’s School did I truly experience diversity in a student population. Growing up in Lincoln County, with a modest population of approximately 10,000, left me with the opportunity of meeting people who knew exactly who I was, who my parents were, whose class I was in, and were almost exactly like me. Furthermore, being exposed to this type of people never allowed me to hear new ideas in person, as I only heard what beliefs had been passed down from generation to generation. However, my Governor’s School experience lead me to meet so many new people my age who came from all different walks of life. It completely opened up my perspectives and convictions to how I approach people, carry myself,

The human Diversity course has taught me some great things, and has allowed me to experience things I would have never probably even considered. For instance, the cross cultural interview

In my division ii, I took a gradute level global health course which broadened my knowlege about many other different cultures and races. In this class I wrote numerous papers about racism in the public health system. I also took other courses such as Race and Ethnicity, Student Peer Leadership and Facilitation,Immigration and Identity,Social Problems that taught me about racism,sexism and classism. These classes informed me of the world around me and allowed me to make my opinions and suggestions.

Since my admission into the Morrill Scholars Program, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has been continuously teaching me about all of the aspects that make up diversity, such as race, ability and socio-economic status. The showing and discussion of the movie “Cincinnati Goddamn” contributed toward my personal development by showing me the importance of embracing my race, as well as the responsibility I have toward seeking equality for all races. With events such as this one, I have gained a passion for speaking out against injustices toward minorities. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has also contributed to my educational development by setting a GPA requirement that pushes me to do the best I can. It serves as a huge motivator in

Since I started this class, I have a learned a great deal about cultural diversity in the classroom and abroad. My perspective has changed slightly but my knowledge of this subject has improved. In my family, my father taught me about the civil rights movement and the evils of segregation in the U.S. My parents taught me to be tolerant of all humans, no matter what they look like, how they dress, or their sexual orientation. My family has always been liberal thinkers who taught me the dark history of racism and bigotry in this country. As an educator I would be accepting to all race, creeds, and religious peoples.