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Members of the MSU community are highly interested in learning about the diversity programs and services available on campus. Diversity in the faculty, students, and staff is a major source of MSU’s intellectual vitality and innovative spirit. MSU strives to be a community where people of different cultures, intellectual positions, and lifestyles can reach their full potential. A few courses such as those that fulfill the Integrative and Social Sciences requirement entail the study of diversity, but most students learn about other cultures from everyday interactions. The University saw a 16.5 percent increase in international enrollment last year, with many international students coming from China, Korea, and India. While all points on the political spectrum are represented, the overall population is slightly more liberal than conservative. Diversity is one MSU’s strongest selling points. The University offers a transition and cultural aid in many residence halls, who helps students learn about and adjust to living with people of different cultures. The Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience gives students the option to live in a multicultural environment and participate in activities with students from different backgrounds. Special housing accommodations are also available for transgender students. Numerous student groups are centered around race, gender, and religion, providing a means for students to meet others with similar beliefs and experiences or explore the different backgrounds of others. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
The biggest problem on campus is...
The biggest problem on campus is not really diversity in terms of numbers, but diversity in terms of action. People seem to stick with their own races.There’s no real racial tension on campus, nor are there incidents, but you don’t get a lot of mixing. That’s not to say it’s a segregated campus; there are people who mix, but it’s rarer than it should be, in my opinion. |
Anonymous says: |
MSU is not the most diverse campus...
MSU is not the most diverse campus in the world, but it’s not at all the least. MSU strives to have one of the best international programs in the country, and they do. We have students from all over the world. |
Anonymous says: |
Campus is pretty diverse, although...
Campus is pretty diverse, although not as diverse as I would have hoped. There’s a strong international presence, but I don’t think that you can ever have one strong enough. For that reason, I would like to see more international students. |
Anonymous says: |
I have had experiences where I’m...
I have had experiences where I’m the only black person in a class, but in general I think that in a country that is roughly three-fourths white that MSU has a fair amount of diversity. It could stand to be better, but it could also be much, much worse. Here, diversity is what you make it. |
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Pretty diverse, we have a strong...
Pretty diverse, we have a strong foreign student population compared to most campuses. |
FactsEconomic Status
Although social and economic standing can vary throughout any large academic institution, most students who attend MSU belong to middle-class families.
Gay Pride
Most students are very accepting of people, regardless of their sexual preference. There are several campus groups that have been created to ensure that all issues and concerns within the gay community are addressed; twice a year, a gay pride week is held to inform the MSU community of such issues. The Lesbian/Bi/Gay students are served through a staff office and a student organization. The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay Students (ALBGS) provides representation in student government and seeks to educate the public on lesbian, bisexual, and gay issues. ALBGS provides support groups, speakers/discussions, and social activities.
Minority Clubs
North American Indian Student Organization, Asian Pacific American Student Organization, the Black Student Alliance, the Black Caucus, Culturas de las Razas Unidas (Latino/Hispanic students), and the Womyn’s Council.
Most Common Religions
Christianity is the dominant religion on campus, but there are plenty of outlets for other forms of worship. From Judaism to Hinduism and Christian Science, groups are set up so students can find common worship and spirituality with each other.
Political Activity
Political groups on campus have become more prevalent than ever. Whether it’s university government, the Freshman Class Council, Associated Students of MSU, Residence Halls Association, College of Republicans, or the College of Democrats, there are more than enough outlets for students to get politically involved in issues that affect their local or national communities.
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