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Many years ago, there was this little thing called the Civil War. The South has thenceforth been known as a place filled of predominantly white males who did not really seem to care too much about other cultures. And even though the days of slavery and the Civil Rights movement may be over, the South is still lacking in diversity. God bless LSU for trying, but the numbers don’t lie. With over 80 percent of the population being white, and the rest meagerly spread among other races, it’s hard to say LSU is a diverse place, though the administration often touts it as so.

However, compared to the South in general, LSU is doing a much better job than other universities. The school is doing its best to promote the efforts of diversity. Student organizations and several University programs are helping to get the word out about people of differing cultures and give the campus a more congealed, melting-pot-like atmosphere. LSU has several international students as well, which helps to expose students to people of other countries through their tenure at the University. Students of other cultures often meet others of the same background, start organizations based on their common bond, and try to get other people on campus informed about their ways of life. Despite low numbers in size, most other groups have a chance to have an equal voice in matters of the University. Many students of all races are trying to raise the flag of diversity and create a university that is better racially-distributed.

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Diversity at Louisiana State University

arp2765

Biology '15

2.7

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There are many different races on campus. Many foreign exchange students I see as well. The campus is diverse but I think there needs to be more stress on the fact there is diversity on campus. There aren't any celebrations or any expressions to other cultures that are on campus. I think all cultures should be shared and celebrated on campus. To expose the student body to newer and more knowledgeable cultures. I think the problem with most diverse people, including myself are finding those who can accept you. Most people around me know each other already and aren't open to new friends. I'm very friendly and I try hard to become accepted but more people on campus don't seem to like it. But there are the occasional students who are accepting and aren't so picky like others.

May 03, 2012

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Astew

Clinical Psychology '08

3.1

B-

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There is ethnic diversity in the faculty and students though still predominantly white. Different cultures and religions are present. Diversity in sexual orientation.

Feb 02, 2012

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awalk65

Mathematics '15

4.2

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On Campus at LSU

The Louisiana State University campus has people varying of different cultures. It definitely doesn't represent Baton Rouge as a whole which can seem very one sided. You see many types of students from different places in the world. At the same time it can be very segregated, although not on purpose. It seems it's taken the culture in the south longer to integrate than other parts of the country. Even so, one can still see many different friend groups studying or eating together.

Nov 19, 2011

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