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The opinions about diversity at Purdue fall into two distinct camps: those who feel that Purdue is extremely diverse, and those who feel that it couldn’t be more monochromatic. The percentages don’t lie; most of Purdue’s students are Caucasian. However, if you’re looking for a pocket of diversity, you’ll be able to find it. Six percent doesn’t sound like much, but six percent of 30,000 students equals 1,800 students of foreign ethnicity. Students seem to feel that there is a place for everyone at Purdue.

Minority groups are not the most visible organizations on Purdue’s campus, but Purdue does its best to raise awareness with Black History Month, Gaypril, and the like. While people from more polychromatic regions might feel Purdue to be lacking in the diversity department, a bit of searching will expose the plethora of ethnic organizations, clubs, and populations scattered through the campus. International students would do well to check out the International Center, and students of the Islamic faith should contact the Muslim Center. The Black Cultural Center and the Latino Cultural Center sponsor many events throughout the school year and are aimed at promoting awareness.

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harri229

Physics '15

5.0

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Many Different Ethnicities

Purdue prides itself on having many different cultures on campus. They are almost the top for having the most international students. Many students that are from the states do come from Indiana however there are still many different races and religions on campus. Purdue does its best to accommodate this and there are many religious services offered on campus.

May 16, 2012

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michaelju

Systems Engineering '14

4.2

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Way Too Many International Students from East Asia.

I can't say Purdue is not diverse. The diversity of Purdue is weird from some point of view. After excluding all those international students, it would not be very diverse at all.

May 13, 2012

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RebeccaLegi

Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies '14

4.6

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Something to Be Proud of

I feel that Purdue is very diverse. I find people from all over the world here. I'm from Indonesia and I met other people from China , Korea and France, basically from all over the world. It is very interesting since we were able to exchange ideas that we have never thought of before. Not only that, Purdue international student office is also very active to make international students feel at home and plays a big part in assisting the students to cope and fit in to the new environment.

Apr 29, 2012

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