The diversity exercise we did in class was very informative. It was interesting to see what stance everyone took on certain issues, especially because most of us fall into the same demographic. It seemed to me that religion played a big role in whether people traveled to the “yes” or “no” side of the room. Race also had a hand in the decision-making. I liked being able to take my own stance, since until I moved here, most of my decisions and opinions were formed for me on behalf of my family and peers. The statements were thought provoking and gave me the opportunity to truly think about what it is I believe in.
I have seen a lot of diversity here at Mizzou, much more so than at my high school and in my hometown. Sure, if you travel about ten miles from my California suburb you can see plenty of diversity. But here, on campus, the diversity is much more realistic. It shows that race and sexual orientation and religious beliefs do not contribute to whether or not you have the capability to get into a good school and perform well. Regardless of the diversity all the students here are here for the same reason. The only issues I have seen first hand are in regards to homecoming. I was not aware that we had strictly African American fraternities and sororities, or that they have their own block of Homecoming events separate from the other Greek houses. I find this incredibly unfair and even archaic. We should be coming together as one without labeling ourselves based on color or race. Mizzou seems to have a very open student body and I hope that soon we all participate in school events together. No one should be cast out.
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