Each of us are the colorful tiles that alone are less interesting, but together joined in a foundation create a larger picture that is a feast for the intellect as well as the eye. Working with multiculturalism has allowed me the opportunity to commiserate with many individuals and campus groups with whom I otherwise might have left ESU never knowing. But I wouldn't trade those experiences for anything. Being a woman, I already know what it means to be casually overlooked because of my physical attributes. I was lucky because every member of those organizations has an open mind and something to teach me as well as to share with students of every background.
Race relations are a touchy subject as well are gender relations and varying sexual orientation.
There are very real issues regarding those topics, right here on our campus. I urge you to seek out and examine those questions, and do not let them be swept under the rug by those who'd have you believe the problems do not exist. Even by saying nothing, by not participating in the dialogue, you may be allowing the permeation of the status quo which in itself goes a long way to squelch the meaningful voices of your peers. These are real issues and as we enter the working world they will exist there as well. Dare to question the norm, and dare to examine your own beliefs.