When the word “Diversity” comes to mind I see our everyday world. The world is full of diversity and each person fills this category. I am a White 17 year old Senior, when hearing this description people may think that this isn't a person of diversity, but they are wrong. Inside I am a girl facing a disease called Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis. This disease attacks my GI track and makes it hard for me to live life “normally”. I was first diagnosed my Freshman year of High School and I still face this disease today. The only difference between my Freshman and senior year is that I have grown, I have become a strong, devoted, powerful, positive, and bright student because of my disease. It would be “ok” to live my life negatively based on the struggle I face everyday, but I am not a person who lives an “ok” life. I work until I physically can't anymore, I help others till there is no one left to help, I study till I get an A on that big test, and I persevere till the day I can't anymore. I am a diverse individual. You wouldn't see it on my outsides but you can find it on my …show more content…
If you look at my Freshman and Sophomore year grades they reflect poorly on the strong and devoted student I am. Looking at my Junior and Senior grades you see a skyrocketing improvement in my grades and It’s all because one day I woke up and decided to stop letting my disease bring me down and to start following my dreams. I was never cured but I started living my life as a positive human being. I began to push and push to be at school every day and to learn every day. That moment was my strongest moment of diversity. I showed people that my disease has brought me down and I personally brought myself back up. That was one of the biggest accomplishments of my life. I am proud to say that this year I achieved a 4.0 and made Honor roll because I faced my disease straight
Every individual in society and in a community is unique in their own ways, and their diversity shows up in many ways. Some of these ways include: religion, race, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and so on. Everyone’s backgrounds are different, and this is what creates diversity in people. Even though everyone might not be the same, only by uniting everyone can we create the big picture. It’s like a puzzle—even though people are different, we can come together to create a big picture that couldn’t be created by puzzle pieces of the same shape. To me, diversity symbolizes the unique backgrounds that we come from. Every individual in their communities and in their society are influenced by their background—and this can come from various reasons. If someone comes from a different socioeconomic background, or lifestyle, their thought processes and their view of life might be much more different than mine. Their reaction to a certain situation can be much more different than mine, and it is important for me to see all these viewpoints in order to be a more informed member of my community. Everyone is diverse in their expression, style, and
Diversity, a word often heard growing up. In high school diversity was an issue that was pushed repeatedly. I attended a school that had a student body of over 2000 students, in which diversity was not really an issue. As time passed I found that diversity affected my life more and more. As college neared filling out applications became more of a ritual, and I found that by being born into a white middle class family would hinder my financial status rather than help it. Recently an article appeared in the Iowa State Daily, which addressed the issue of a white-only scholarship. In addition to the scholarships offered to members of the minority races, a scholarship should be offered to the members of the decreasing majority.
When people hear the word 'diversity', they often think in terms of black and white. I believe the true meaning of diversity is not simply about skin color, economic background or the face value of any other characteristic, rather it is the increased knowledge and sensitivity gained from unique experiences. The strength of diversity then comes from having many points of view and trying to reconcile them by finding common truths or resolving differences amongst people. Being a person of mixed heritage, my father is black and my mother is white, has definitely affected my life and contributed to the development of qualities that enhance my ability to embrace the uniqueness of those around me. Being raised in a single parent household and the values passed on to me by my mother have also been strong influences in my life. My greatest contribution to my community is the ability to create relationships between people of diverse backgrounds and a desire to understand others' beliefs.
When diversity is being discussed, there are a plethora of ideas that are associated with it. Whether people are talking being put on a waitlist for college, about people of color, or about representation in the media, the subject of diversity is not rare. Recently, the conversation of diversity has become more common because colleges want to demonstrate that they have diversified campus. How would diversity on campus be defined? Most importantly, diversity is more than having an extraordinary personality. Race, gender, sexuality, and social status are a few of the superfluous traits that make an individual unique in a college’s eyes. In Sophia Kerby’s article, “10 Reasons Why We Need Diversity on College Campuses”, she notes that, while there has already been an effort to diversify high schools and middle schools, accepting students of different backgrounds is not as apparent in higher education (1) . A university desires to diversify its campus in order to benefit the students that are attending the college. Students are not only likely to improve
Diversity is a must have when it comes to colleges and universities. Diversity is what separates the good universities from the great universities. Universities that have diversity help out their students more than anyone could imagine. It help students get ready to open up and understand one another on a more personal level. Some students grow up in segregated towns where there is not much diversity, but with the help of diversity from colleges, students will learn to learn and accept one another. It would be fresh new start for all of the students to learn about each other and their similarities and differences. The information college students could learn from someone that is from another culture is a great prize and will be remembered for the rest of their lives. “Diversity will further strengthen the United States as new minds with new views are added to the society. This is true of the country’s universities and colleges, as well”(Milligan).
Diversity, in my perspective, not only means the variety of individuals regarding their race, but also their interests and ideas. Diversity can focus on multiple different things, but the main point is that there is variety. Diversity is very important to me and I consider myself to be a diverse individual. I was born in Ohio, but my parents were born in Puerto Rico. I grew up surrounded by a multitude of different races. I attended a school where there were a considerable amount of African American, Caucasian, Hispanic, and Asian students. I myself am a Hispanic female who has taken joy in delving into Asian entertainment and culture since a young age. I watch anime and listen to Japanese music. I watch Korean, Taiwanese, Japanese, and Chinese
Diversity is a notion, when applied to the majority of circumstances, can create a positive conclusion. The trick to producing a positive outcome is often how the different aspects are brought together. Consider a classic dinner combination peas and carrots, the two colors look appealing and the two flavors comes together as one making a superb side dish. Now consider oil and water, these two substance are not often considered a good combination. Although, this is not always the case; olive oil and vinegar (which is water based) when mixed, come together into a delectable salad dressing. Diversity and inclusion should also apply to humans by bringing people together who are different it can creates a whole that is enhanced by the uniqueness of each individual.
As a woman, there is constant pressure to conform to the current standard of beauty, regardless of ethnicity. As a young woman of Filipino heritage in the middle of Missouri, the pressure to look like the other girls in class was constant. While other girls were concerned about the length of their hair and what type of glasses they wore, I felt obligated to damage my hair by dying it bleach blonde and once I found the extraordinary invention called, ‘color contacts’, I wanted to order a pair to change my brown eyes blue. However, it was something that an elementary school music teacher, Mrs. Wolff, had said; how it would be “boring” if everyone looked the same, sounded the same, enjoyed shared the same interests. That is the virtue in diversity.
Policies, programs, and services are essential to support college success by fulfilling the needs of the various student populations. As college campuses are rapidly becoming more diverse there is a responsibility for college campuses in promoting inclusion to foster a sense of belonging. To support the needs of every unique student population, college campuses have taken the initiative in creating programs to address diversity, equity, and inclusion. People with disabilities face many challenges upon entering higher education. Programs such as Disabled Student Program Services (DSPS) offer the necessary services to provide an equal learning environment to ensure academic success. First generation college students also face many unforeseen challenges that make their transition to college difficult. First-year experience programs are also another prime example of how an inclusive program tailored to first-year students can ease the transition to college. Programs that are tailored to meet the specific needs of a student population, helps to remind students that they are not alone and aims to normalize the challenges that each distinct population may
Diversity and inequality are important to me, both personally and professionally. I grew up in a big and remarkably diverse family. I have God-sisters who are Hispanic, White, and Asian, gay and straight, and who speak various native languages. My grandparents are West Indian. My parents are from the States. My God-father was born in New Delhi, and I am the "gay uncle" of two mixed-race nephews. I started my undergraduate education in a diverse metropolitan city and finished it in a small, mostly white, rural town. I understand some of the successes brought about by diversity, and some of the challenges conferred by inequality.
Diversity in classrooms can open student’s minds to all the world has to offer. At times diversity and understanding of culture, deviant experiences and perspectives can be difficult to fulfill, but with appropriate strategies and resources, it can lead students gaining a high level of respect for those unlike them, preferably than a judgmental and prejudiced view.
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The world is currently undergoing a cultural change, and we live in an increasingly diverse society. This change is not only affect the people in the community but also affect the way education is viewed. Teaching diversity in the classroom and focusing multicultural activities in the programs can help improve positive social behavior in children. There is no question that the education must be prepared to embrace the diversity and to teach an increasingly diverse population of young children.
When most people think “Diversity” they think of the most communal characteristics: such as: Age, race, gender, sexual orientation, body type, ethnicity, and a person’s
Now that we have explored my past, present, and future experiences with diversity, it is time to see how they are present within and effect each other. Firstly, let’s look into how my future is present in my past. The most obvious portion of my future that is in my past is my willingness and efforts to love and include everyone and to spread this world view. It took a fellow classmate of mine to demonstrate to my third grade self that we are all human beings and we all deserve to be treated as such. In my future, I aspire to demonstrate this world view to my students and inspire them to treat each other accordingly. This aspiration directly reflects my world view struggles I went through in third grade, for I want to help my students come to