<p>To EVERYONE: I’m glad I got somewhat of a heated discussion going on here. I think it’s nice to hear everyone’s opinion, even though some of these opinions may differ from mine. I just like to “introduce a little anarchy.” =P</p>
<p>Ok, I’ll address everyone individually:</p>
<p>VandySAE: a)Racial diversity works, if each people have different backgrounds. If you admit an Asian, an Eastern European, a White, a Black, an Indian… and they are all upper middle class who have dedicated their high school careers to being sports captains (and I am in no way condoning sports), then that’s the point? People will be similar but just have different colored skin. b) No, I don’t think everyone should be as different as possible from everyone else. There just needs to be decent sized groups (of similar people) that share a quality that is different from other groups. Like, a decent-sized Jewish population, gay population, animal-rights activitists, hippies, etc. Of course, I’m sure many people might belong to a few of these groups at the same time, but there still needs to be a decent sized group of different ideals, mindsets, and beliefs.</p>
<p>@mciver: a)I loved the people and the professots I met. And of course, the campus was beautiful. Looking at the amber night sky on library lawn and alumni lawn was always wonderful: lots of grass, lots of open sky, lots of quiet. b)Malaysians probably made up 1/3 to 1/4 of the total program. They did seem to stick to themselves (but maybe that’s a cultural thing), but the ones that hung out with everyone were pretty cool. I think the others just need a little incentive.</p>
<p>@dwhite: I would totally have lunch with VandySAE.</p>
<p>@macaroni870: I think diversity should be judged by how you think and how you view life. It’s all about differences in the mind. But it’s not like I’m going to start a revolution there. I just feel like awareness needs to be spread atleast a little. Some aspects of Southern culture need to be preserved, others, definitely not.</p>