A wider diversity of perspectives on the world will make our university a better place. One of the ABS leaders, junior Erica De Cuir, agreed that it's important for prospective freshmen to see someone who looks somewhat similar. It's a culture shock when they come to a campus such as this. When they see someone accepting and celebrating their culture, someone they can connect with, then it hits home a lot more. College is where you learn about life.
College is, basically, the classroom of the world.
It's so important to have diversity because you can counter so many stereotypes. It's caused me to wonder. There are so many invisible walls that keep people away from their own dreams. They do, in our minds, really appreciate a diverse student body. They also embrace the same concern that we have about the shortage of teachers, African-American teachers in particular.