Washburn values diversity as place where anyone can come to learn, work, and grow in an environment of respect. It is a place of understanding with different people other than yourself. Then, appreciating each individual because not everyone is the same. At Washburn, there are many people that you see that are not the same as you. The campus is very diverse, but it is a great thing because a lot of those people have different stories to talk about. This is one of the great things that Washburn is known for. They allow different people ignoring their backgrounds, ethnicity, history, etc. to come to this university to become who they want to be. The most important part of the WU diversity statement is where it says, “Our University a place where …show more content…
First, What is diversity? He responded by saying that diversity can be anyone with different and unique backgrounds. It can be a variety of different elements that can define you. Second, Do you consider Washburn to be diverse. Why or Why not? He said, he sees Washburn University as being very diverse because you meet people all around you with different stories about them. Everyone is different, you see and meet different people every day. No matter who you are, you got a story to tell about yourself. Third, Why do college Universities need diversity? He simply answered it by saying that the need of diversity with these Universities benefits its students. It gives them goals to be able to achieve a college degree. Fourth, What makes diversity in a college campus fun? He concluded that you see people you never met before interacting with people that you would never think of. You get to experience different views from people you knew nothing about. Also, you get to go events, games, clubs, etc. and have fun with people. Being able to meet someone different from yourself, is a blessing for future …show more content…
Everyone is different in multiple ways. Life is complicated which can define the person you are and can become. My time in WU 101 changed my opinion on diversity because by interacting with different people that I did not know, I met new ones that I have become friends with. The reason for these friendships that I never thought I would have is with the activates that were given to us in class. For instance, to talk amongst each other and collaborate with one another. This was to help us communicate with people that we never met before. Also, to learn new things about them and us. The iRead book ties into the theme of diversity by Theodore Roosevelt overcoming the odds with his adventure to the amazon. He was different simply because he went into unknown territory and came out alive. He faced challenges with his health and with his journey through the jungle. He went on adventures before like in his Africa trip, but nothing compared to the adventure of the amazon river. He had life experiences that helped him survive the wild of the rainforest. He was very diverse than what the rest of his comrades