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Promoting Diversity: Pertrice Sennon

3/1/2013

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There are tons of ways to improve diversity on campus, but if participants are not willing, then it will not happen. In my opinion, I think the best way to improve diversity on campus is to implement a kind of "diversity exchange." Every other week or so, all the cultural groups and departments on campus like ASUBA, Pan Caribbean, Asian groups, Fuerza Latina, Africana Studies department, French department etc. can have members, and anyone else interested, come together in one place. Then split everyone up by interests, hobbies, non-culture related majors, musical tastes, favorite shows etc. making sure that there are a variety of cultures in each group. Then have each group talk about the interest they have in common (like what makes it so appealing to them) and each individual in each group share something about his or her culture with relation to the interest (like is there anything in their culture or upbringing that lead them to have this particular interest). Each week this program takes place, each person can switch to a different group to meet different people or stay in the group that they are in and learn more about the other members of that group. If a program like this is continues every other week or so for at least one semester, then I am hopeful that this will lead to more diversity on campus. 

Many people share the same interest, so once they find another person who also has the same interest, then maybe a friendship can begin. Although there may be many flaws in this idea, if all participants are willing, then a few diverse friendships can form. If those friendships are shared outside of the program (like those people meet up on the podium or are seen hanging out together), then as a result, everyone else will see that it is okay, acceptable and even fun to hang out with someone of a different culture. Maybe then, others will be willing to be friends with someone of a different culture and learn more about them. Basically, this program would reinforce the "lead by example" slogan. 



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