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If you were to visit Clark, you would hear talk of diversity coming from the mouths of every tour guide or administrator you spoke to. Diversity is one of Clark’s largest selling points, and it does attract a large number of prospective students looking to broaden their view of the world. However, some students are disappointed when they arrive on campus to find that many people remain very inclusive and make little effort to reach out to those outside of their own social or racial group. Yet, other students are delighted to be in the very tolerant and diverse atmosphere that Clark provides. Those students find that if you make the effort, then you will find yourself on the receiving end of many educational and enlightening cultural experiences. Although the statistics don’t report outstandingly high percentages of ethnic differences, Clark’s diversity also hinges on the social, economic, and religious variations of its students. As far as Americans go, Clark draws in students from all over the country. Freshmen from the Northeast are often surprised to find how many students from California, Alaska, and Hawaii are among their ranks. Also, the general statistics on diversity only tell a part of the picture. Many students who identify themselves as white on paper are from places all over the globe. This is most apparent during the yearly International Gala event in which members of the Clark community come together to demonstrate a little slice of their heritage. In the same vein, Clark’s minority groups have a strong presence on campus and make large strides in breaking the apathy and integrating the whole student body. Students Speak Out
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ClasS says: Clark University 2016 Business  |
The University is known for its...
The University is known for its generous financial aid toward students. Most of the students here came because of the sizable aid they got, so I would say 80 percent of the student body is from more humble backgrounds. Ethnically, it is very diverse but not so much politically. I think almost everyone rooted for Barack Obama. There are a few openly homosexual people on campus, but our campus has a very open environment, so I'm sure we must be diverse sexually.
Diversity: March 11, 2009
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ClaBD says: Clark University 2016 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities |
Clark is very welcoming to all...
Clark is very welcoming to all types of people. Almost everyone on campus is good friends with an international student. However, politically speaking, it is a mostly liberal campus.
Diversity: March 09, 2009
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Clamo says: Clark University 2013 English Language and Literature |
Mostly upper-middle class people...
Mostly upper-middle class people come to Clark, but seeing as how the school is particularly generous with scholarships, there are exceptions, which is cool. Almost everyone leans left politically. There are few gay men and black and Hispanic students, and lots of Jews and atheists. Most, however, come from upper-crust-liberal-suburban environments.
Diversity: February 23, 2009
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ClaPG says: Clark University 2015 Philosophy and Religion |
We're very white and very Middle...
We're very white and very Middle Eastern. I have a lot of Muslim friends, and there are very few black students. We have a few Africans and a lot of Asians, mostly Chinese. Clark's whole motto is "We don't categorize people here." The community of students is very safe, and I've never heard about any incidents with race, gender, or sexuality. It's a very liberal school, but there are still some conservatives. Some of my friends are very wealthy, and others are poor with a lot of scholarships, but the majority seems to be middle- or upper-middle class. We have an atheist club, which I'm part of, that is very nice since we tend to be an overlooked demographic. But, as cheesy as it sounds, Clark's motto really works, and nobody sees people in terms of their skin color, religion, or wealth.
Diversity: February 21, 2009
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ClaKM says: Clark University 2016 Undecided |
Clark is known for its ethnic...
Clark is known for its ethnic diversity. As for religions, most people I have met are not really religious or are Jewish. Most people on campus are pretty liberal, and we have a great gay community.
Diversity: February 21, 2009
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FactsEconomic Status
There is a wide range of variation between the economic backgrounds of Clark students. However, Clark provides excellent financial aid packages to many students, so chances are that differences between economic strata are not likely to be noticed.
Gay Pride
Clark is very tolerant of gay students and has student groups such as GLBTA that promote acceptance throughout the campus. However, as accepting as Clark is, the gay population on campus is not very sizeable.
Minority Clubs
The minority clubs are some of the most active and noticeable groups on campus. The Asian Society, Black Student Union, and Caribbean African Student Association are consistently hosting events, both large and small, that can be celebrations of culture or just for fun. They are also an archetype for racial tolerance and equality in and of themselves as they co-sponsor many of each other’s events throughout the year.
Most Common Religions
Catholics, Muslims, Pagans, and all types of religions are represented at Clark through the student body and in various student groups. However, the Jewish religion is the most noticeable religion on campus. This may be due in part to the fact that Clark Hillel is one of the largest and most active student groups on campus. As for religious tolerance, everyone seems to accept everyone else regardless of their affiliation.
Political Activity
Clarkies tend to be fairly socially and politically liberal. There is a noticeable activist community, yet the larger portion of the student body remains aware but generally apathetic. Since the recent election, Clark students have been more politically active and outspoken. There are also many groups on campus that are related to Politics.
Did You Know?Instead of "multiculturalism," Clark uses the term "interculturalism," which includes factors such as age, ability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and the place you call home.
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