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Vanderbilt University - DiversityCollege Prowler3.08
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Diversity and integration are extremely touchy subjects. It is one thing to have diversity on paper, but quite another to actually achieve true diversity. Obviously, you cannot have real diversity if different kinds of people are not well represented, but once that has been achieved, it is up to the students to follow through. Vanderbilt has become more diverse over the last few years, and the admissions board has made a real point of trying to continue to bring different kinds of people into the Vanderbubble. They’ve really made good progress recently. What remains to be seen, however, is whether or not the students (of all groups) at Vandy are interested in making a concerted effort. Right now, the answer is no. Students Speak Out
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As a minority, I never feel like I...
As a minority, I never feel like I don’t belong. |
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The campus is not at all diverse. |
anonymouss101 says: Vanderbilt University 2013 Social Sciences |
Its Getting There...
B
The campus definitely seems more diverse than it used to be, and my class boasts the most diversity yet. I have never met so many people of different religions, and people are coming from all over. There is definitely an acceptance of racial minorities. Most people seem pretty wealthy, and if they are poor they don't really show it. However, I don't think there is any bias based on economic background. As a liberal, I feel like there is definitely a more conservative overtone around campus, and I tend to not speak out about being liberal. However, most of my friends are conservative and I have never felt that I was singled out because of my political beliefs nor excluded. The only problems I have seen is with sexual orientation. There are rumors of a fraternity for homosexual men being started next year, which I think is excellent, and most people do accept gay students. However, there are some fraternities that will discriminate against people of minorities being allowed in and such. I have a gay friend who is thinking of transferring because of the lack of other gay students on campus, so the social aspect is just not there for him. However, he doesn't feel as though he is persecuted, just excluded from a very small portion of the social life, maybe one or two frats.
Diversity: December 26, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
We’re not very diverse, to be...
We’re not very diverse, to be honest. I think it’s improving, but Vanderbilt is not known for its diversity. I think that aspect of Vanderbilt sucks. |
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The University has been making a...
The University has been making a huge effort over the last few years to attract a more diverse student body, and I think it’s reflected in each incoming class. |
FactsEconomic Status
Most students come from middle- and upper-class families.
Gay Pride
There is a growing gay community at Vanderbilt, and they have a very noticeable and positive presence on campus. The gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender association at Vandy is called Lambda—no one can escape the Greek nature of the school—and it holds regular meetings and events. Homophobia definitely exists at Vanderbilt, but it is almost entirely kept under wraps.
Minority Clubs on Campus
Black Student Union, Muslim Student Association, Asian-American Students Association, Masala South Asian Cultural Exchange, Vanderbilt Association of Hispanic Students, African Student Association
Most Common Religions
The most popular religions on campus are Catholicism and Protestantism, but there are large and growing populations of Jews and Muslims. In fact, the Jewish student groups on campus are among some of the most active organizations at Vanderbilt.
Political Activity
There are occasional rallies at Vanderbilt for a wide scope of causes. It seems that about half of the school is passionately and actively involved in politics, while the other half remains apathetic. Not much of a middle ground exists, but on the average, the student body has become more interested in the outside world in recent years.
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