Roomate Lists Racial/Ethnic Preference

USCxLina
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 00:22:21 +0000

Hi redcap,
If I were in your position, I would keep the assignment. I was originally a Spring Admit for the Spring of 2013, then found out I was bumped to Fall 2012. So my housing app got sent in late. I ended up in Arts and Humanities and am a bit embarrassed to admit, but was a little anxious when I learned my roommate was from China. I know this sounds ridiculous, especially because genetically, I am Chinese! But I was adopted as a baby so I have grown up in the US, raised by my family who is white. I was a little nervous for the cultural differences, but it ended up working out really well!! My roommate preferred to hang out with other Chinese kids, like culturally Chinese, because it was easier/faster for them to speak in Mandarin with each other, they liked similar foods, and bonded over Chinese pop culture things. She was completely open to me, though, and to the rest of our suitemates, who were from all over.
I wouldn’t stress too much about it. Also remember that it’s not required for roomies to become best friends, as long as there is at least mutual respect.
I hope this helps!

PS Jordan is such an amazing place!! :)