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Comparable Schools'
Diversity Grades:
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With the only Africana Studies Department in the state of Florida, Latin fraternities and sororities, and an active PRIDE Alliance, USF tops the chart in its diversity. The “minorities” on campus, at times, seem like the majority. The statistics show that majority of USF students are white, but judging from the activity in the Marshall Center, MLK Plaza, and Cooper Hall, most people would guess otherwise. Minority groups have made their presence known and will continue to provide sound leadership for minority students. The school offers countless clubs, associations, and alliances for students to join, which helps form the collective identity that is USF. Students who come to USF from non-diverse areas sometimes find the highly diverse campus surprising. Some people who are from rural areas with little knowledge of the diverse cultures of the world are intimated by the mix of people who attend USF. However, most Floridians are used to the kind of diversity that is present at USF and see it as an accurate representation of Florida. USF holds its diverse student body in high acclaim, representing those of different ethnicities, races, religious affiliations, and sexual orientation to the fullest extent possible.
Students Speak Out
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I think the campus is very...
I think the campus is very diverse. I just love when people are talking in a foreign language and I hear them. I don’t know if they are talking about me, but it is a good sign—I love it. |
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I have a friend from the...
I have a friend from the Phillipenes, a friend from Africa, and a friend from Sri Lanka. At USF, it’s all about who you know. In other words, it’s as diverse as you want it to be when there are 40,000 students. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus is pretty diverse. I...
The campus is pretty diverse. I see people from all over the world on a day-to-day basis. |
Anonymous says: |
USF is extremely diverse,...
USF is extremely diverse, especially for being in a southern state. |
Anonymous says: |
I think we have an extremely...
I think we have an extremely diverse campus. There are a lot of clubs for diverse groups of people. |
FactsEconomic Status
There are people from all economic backgrounds on campus, but it seems that wealthier students are fewer and farther between at USF. Many students have scholarships and financial aid, allowing them to attend school cheaply. People from lower-class backgrounds interact with people from middle-class backgrounds on a regular basis, inside and outside of school.
Gay Pride
USF is welcoming to all students, regardless of sexual orientation. The PRIDE Alliance often holds special events to promote awareness about homosexuality, and recently, Delta Lambda Phi, a gay fraternity, organized on campus.
Minority Clubs
The Black Student Union has a huge presence at USF. The BSU constantly has parties and fundraising events that are open to everyone, regardless of skin color. There are also several honor societies that are enacted specifically for minorities, and there are plenty of clubs for minority professionals on campus.
Most Common Religions
There are several social clubs for Christians at USF, but Judaism and Islam are popular with students on campus, as well.
Political Activity
Students at USF openly share their political views all over campus. With buttons, T-shirts, and an endless stream of free information, the political unions at USF make their voices heard. WBUL listeners can tune in to hear the most liberal-minded students at USF voice their opinions. Recently, dozens of USF students chartered a bus and traveled to Washington, DC to protest the War in Iraq.
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