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While students feel that there’s diversity at Wooster, they tend to gauge that factor by quality, not quantity. If you look at the numbers, Wooster can be seen as predominantly white and isolated. However, when you see the impact that the diversity has made on the College’s campus, you understand that while diversity is small, the minority students are strong. They tend to stand out because they involve the entire campus in events. For example, last spring, one of the well-attended and school-sponsored events was an African step-dance troupe, which attracted roughly 400 people. Also, the percentage of international students that attend Wooster is extremely high for a small liberal arts college in Ohio, and they play prominent roles in the campus community. Overall, students say what really makes the difference is how much you want diversity to be a part of your life at Wooster. If you are looking to learn about other cultures, you can find your niche very easily. If you want to stay with what makes you comfortable, that is freely available as well. However, achieving diversity is something that is not entirely subjective; you can’t immerse yourself in diverse cultures if they are not there.
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The diversity is as diverse as the...
The diversity is as diverse as the larger country. You can be easily isolated, or very involved and included. |
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I would say Wooster is pretty...
I would say Wooster is pretty diverse. I am friends with several people from other countries. You can find diversity if you want to find it. |
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The campus is not very diverse...
The campus is not very diverse across race, but we do have a lot of international students. The College is trying to increase diversity. |
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Considering that I am from India,...
Considering that I am from India, I would say that Wooster’s diversity is not bad. I have found many friends here, both American and international. |
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Being a minority, I’d say that...
Being a minority, I’d say that this campus could stand to see more diversity. If you are a minority reading this, we need you! |
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College of Wooster? FactsEconomic Status
The major economic group at the College seems to be middle class. Within that sphere, there are many differences, and a large gap sometimes appears between the lower, middle, and upper. Nothing so bad that it ever stands out, except when students discuss family life at home.
Gay Pride
Students who are members of Allies & Queers, the dominant group for gays on campus, dedicated to promoting awareness on campus. For the most part, gays are accepted, although not entirely considering that Wooster is a conservative area.
Minority Clubs on Campus
There are many active minority groups on campus, from the International Student Association, which hosts Indian dinners and movies, as well as many events from other cultures, to the Men of Harambee and the Women of Images, two examples of cultural/social groups on campus that provide many events to educate the campus community.
Most Common Religions
Wooster was originally a Presbyterian college, although it is now nondenominational. There are many Christian groups on campus, as well as a Jewish group called Hillel. Also present are several Muslim, Hindi, and other religious groups.
Political Activity
Many students are politically and socially liberal. Wooster has had several peaceful protests recently which provokes the largely conservative town. There is definitely a percentage of people on campus working hard for social activism. Other than that, students can be pretty apathetic or just loose interest quickly.
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