Racism at Lehigh?

junior_mom_1
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:06:29 +0000

Thanks Momwaitingfornew! We visited 'berg and Lehigh on same day. This is the second time I’m doing this between my 2 daughters. We have visited over 40 schools in a span of 3 years. My kids go to a primarily Jewish affluent high school which is 95% white. So my kids are very comfortable in that kind of environment. When we went to 'berg the other parents talked to each other on our campus tours about our kids interests, other schools etc. There was a kind of parental bond among everyone. We all wished each other good luck and parted. Then we went to Lehigh, no one said hi even though eye contact was made. There was a sofa where this woman sat she had her coat and bag on the other side where easily 2 more people could sit but she did not move it. I tried to make room and sit she gave me a dirty look. I was like “wth” As we were walking to the info session no one would hold the door for the other. I could go on and on but I wont. I’m from NY so I’m not expecting any chivalry.
Of course my daughter will go only where she will feel safe and happy and we will not compromise and probably it will not be Lehigh or even Muhlenberg. But all I was doing is giving my experience at Lehigh. Isn’t that why we need to college campuses anyways?