Coming from a fairly wealthy, primarily white suburb, I really didn't have a lot of interaction with people from other races growing up. I learned all about diversity in the classroom, but never really experienced it outside of class. Coming to college was definitely eye-opening for me, but I jumped right into it, trying to make friends with as diverse of a group as I possibly could! I think that having a diverse friend group is so neat, and truly and important learning experience! People are so unique, and I have absolutely loved getting to know people from different backgrounds.
At the conference this weekend, race and immigration was a "hot topic" and sparked a lot of really great conversation. I learned that my school's international students feel isolated and left out on campus, and nobody really goes out of their way to include them. Why is that? I really want to further pursue this, and am curious as to the root cause of this and how we can change it! I have heard so many great stories from being friends with international students, and I am so thankful that I am getting to hear their perspectives on ideas or topics! I am definitely thankful for all of my friends and acquaintances that don't come from the same, suburban, lifestyle that I come from! I has helped me to see the world in a new light!
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