Northern Arizona University
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NAU is made up of predominately middle- to upper-class Caucasians. Though labels, for the most part, don’t carry very much weight, and a student’s economic background doesn’t matter when interacting with others. Because the city is such an accepting and open-minded environment, students tend to be very understanding and tolerant of lifestyles and ethnicities different from their own. NAU is very proud of the high enrollment of Native American and Hispanic students. Numerous programs and scholarships exist for these students, and NAU has ranked at the top of the country in the graduation rates of those particular minorities. Students don’t generally notice the diversity on campus because very few of the minority clubs take an active role. Aside from Omega Delta Phi and the Black Student Union, you’d be hard-pressed to get most students to name one of them. Even with a high number of international and exchange students, most Lumberjacks simply just don’t know what’s going on. Many of the minorities on campus normally stick to themselves, and there’s very little integration between cultures. However, that’s not to say there is none. Especially during Diversity Week, when students finally open up and traditions collide, it can really be a fun thing. In the end, NAU can be a very diverse place with plenty of acceptance; students just don’t seem to know it yet.

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Diversity at Northern Arizona University

brigilliam

'15

Graphic Design

4.2

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NAU Diversity

There is so much diversity on campus. There are also many programs and clubs available to international students. People tend to express their religious, sexual, and political preferences freely. Northern Arizona students are pretty accepting.

Feb 13, 2012

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Diversity at Northern Arizona University

willed

'14

Education

4.6

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A large percentage of the student body appear to be caucasion. Equal in population appear to be both black and hispanic. I have learned not to pay attention to race and am often blind to what a persons ethnic group is. Very little racism is apparent on this campus.

Feb 09, 2012

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Diversity at Northern Arizona University

SofiaVG

'15

International Relations and National Security Studies

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Diverstiy at NAU

Diversity is prevalent at Northern Arizona University, however it is not abundant. Consequently, the social atmosphere at NAU feels rather bland and closed-minded. Students are not necessarily quick to judge, but are certainly not quick to accept. Native American influence is relatively prevalent, more so than any ethnic, religious, or racial minority, but still minor compared to the hundreds of wealthy white students.

Jan 02, 2012

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