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Skidmore works very hard to become a more diverse place, but it often misses the mark culturally. There is a very diverse mix of people in terms of experience and background, but not so much in race and class. Clubs and organizations promote diversity awareness and try to offer an outlet for people of various religions, ethnicities, cultures, and orientations. There seems to be something for everyone, if you are the type to be active in the campus community, or just want to meet people that you have something in common with. It is unfortunate, but it seems that similar people stick together. There are obvious groups/cliques and even areas in the dorms that are known to be concentrated with certain cultures (sometimes stereotypes) of people. For example, there is a particular suite in McClellan Hall known as the hockey suite, and there is an Honors floor in Wait Hall known to house the more quiet, academic-oriented students, often stereotyped as bookworms. Skidmore certainly isn’t a school that discriminates, and respect is evident among students. It is only a hope for the future that students will blend more and the statistics will grow to include more diversity in race, class, and ethnicity. A joke often heard on campus (in reference to the white campus-town buses): “Skidmore, where even the buses are white.” Students Speak Out
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Skidmore, where even the buses are...
Skidmore, where even the buses are white. |
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The campus is not very diverse at...
The campus is not very diverse at all. The administration may beg to differ, but I fond little diversity in the Skidmore community. However, there is some level of diversity and a rather large gay and lesbian population. For the most part, Skidmore is very welcoming and accepting of all students. |
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In terms of interests, very...
In terms of interests, very diverse. In terms of ethnic diversity, not so much. |
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It gets better each year. The...
It gets better each year. The student body is diverse in interests, but socially/economically/racially, not so diverse. |
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When you walk around the campus,...
When you walk around the campus, you’ll meet a lot of white, privileged kids, yet among those students is every kind of talent, interest, and experience. It is not the kind of school where everyone dresses, acts, and thinks alike. |
FactsEconomic Status
Skidmore students are stereotyped as “rich kids.” There are representatives from a variety of economic classes, but the stereotype is a fairly accurate reflection of reality.
Gay Pride
The campus is very accepting of the gay community. Student groups include Student Pride Alliance (SPA) and a sexuality-awareness theme house.
Minority Clubs
A sampling of clubs includes Asian Cultural Awareness, Raices (“roots” in Spanish), Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR), Ujima (Swahili for “collective work and responsibility”)
Most Common Religions
Christianity and Judiasm are the most common religions on campus. Religious clubs include Newman Club (Catholic), Christian Fellowship, and the Jewish Student Union.
Political Activity
Most students are politically and socially liberal. Though the campus has its share of protests, students are generally not outspoken about their political views. Many consider the student body to be generally apathetic. Political clubs include the Progressives, Turn Left, Skidmore Young Republicans (SYRA), and the Greens.
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