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UMass is fairly diverse, and there are many cultural groups to get involved with on campus. I have met and become friends with many people from different countries at UMass, and I have yet to observe or experience any type of racism. The quality of education at any school increases with the level of diversity, and UMass definitely benefits from this reality. Professors here frequently take advantage of this situation to explore the relevancy of others cultures on our own lives. I believe September 11th really served as a catalyst in this respect. Although predominantly a white population, 28 different countries were represented by the students at graduation. Women slightly outnumber men at UMass, so no one should have an excuse. One ethnically exclusive group on campus, whether deliberate or not, is the Honor’s Commonwealth College. This group has been deemed “elitist” by many a Daily Collegian article and is comprised mainly of caucasian students. Some would argue that there is little benefit, educational or otherwise, aside from being given a yellow rope to wear when you graduate. The exposure you obtain to different ways of life at UMass often catches new students by surprise. The diversity this campus offers in the middle of such a non-diverse region is an important theme here at UMass. Students Speak Out
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nrdowney says: University of Massachusetts 2012 Social Sciences  |
You'll find everyone!
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There is every kind of person here, and you can always find people who are like you and people who aren't. The majority of students are from Massachusetts or at least the Northeast, and there aren't too many international students, but there's more diversity than I would've expected.
Diversity: November 18, 2009
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bsteck777 says: University of Massachusetts 2012 Business |
UMass is mainly white
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I dont know. There are a lot of white kids, I guess.
Diversity: November 17, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
UMass really forced me to see the...
UMass really forced me to see the world. |
Anonymous says: |
At a big school like this, you are...
At a big school like this, you are bound to have classmates and teachers that are from another country. Most people here are very accepting of foreigners, but some people have a very narrow view of the world. I’m sure that those people can be found in any country, though. |
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I have met many people from...
I have met many people from different countries that go to UMass, and I have made a lot of friends as a result. UMass is a predominantly white community, but you really don’t have to go far to experience diversity. |
FactsEconomic Status
Just about every economic class is represented at UMass. At any given moment you could see an El Camino and a Lincoln Navigator stopped at the same red light. The students at nearby Amherst College are very affluent, while UMass students, on average, illustrate a more accurate depiction of middle-class America.
Gay Pride
The homosexual community at UMass is quite prevalent. Once a year, a rally is held at the Student Union to discuss issues pertaining to their lifestyle. In fact, Mary Lyon Hall, in the Northeast residential area, has a floor where gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students can choose to live. Also, the Stonewall Center, a gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender educational resource center, offers various information that caters to the homosexual community. For more information, call (413) 545-4824.
Minority Clubs
The office of ALANA. Affairs (African, Latino/a, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American) is a multicultural and educational support agency that exists to serve the needs of UMass’s minority population. Universal access to education is a strong theme at UMass, and groups such as ALANA. work towards reaching that goal. ALANA. is a conglomeration of over 20 minority clubs that remain very active on campus by holding rallies, speeches, and other events to address and solve any problems facing students of an ethnic minority. ALANA. can be reached online at www.umass.edu/alana.
Most Common Religions
If there is a “popular” religion on campus, it is probably Christianity; however, there are many registered student organizations on campus that reflect a few of the other religions. These groups can be found on the UMass Web site at www.umass.edu/religious_affairs. Despite the number of religious groups, religion plays a minor role at UMass and is not exceptionally visible on campus.
Political Activity
The town of Amherst, including the students from the University of Massachusetts, is a very politically active place. Most people here are of the liberal persuasion and will not hesitate to discuss or argue any important issue. Many political candidates campaign throughout the year at the various UMass auditoriums. The Student Government Association (SGA) has a very strong presence on campus and is known for effectively involving students.
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