Diversity
Sep 28th, 2009 by Admissions Counselor
You’ll discover that Goucher isn’t a place for people who want to blend in and be like everyone else. We challenge each other to expand our horizons and try new things. Just last week, Karl Rove came to speak on our campus. Though his views and actions aren’t supported by our entire community, we still valued the opportunity to hear from his perspective. But diversity isn’t just about facing our differences - it’s about celebrating them, too. This month, we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of campus events, and the Admissions Office will host Expressions of Diversity in November… just to name two such programs. We asked two seniors to reflect on the broad topic of diversity:
Diversity. When some people think about diversity, they take a look around and make a mental note of how many people they see are the same or different from them. Though racial and ethnic diversity can be more easily seen, diversity in socio-economic class, sexual orientation and personality cannot be seen. If you can’t physically see this diversity, then how can you find it? Talk to people! After talking to people at Goucher, you will find that some students are first-generation college students, some are third-generation college students, some are middle class, some are upper middle class, some don’t speak English at home, some are religious… everyone is at least a little bit different. There is a ton of diversity in personality and interests here at Goucher. There are students who like to hike, who love theater, who love to shop, who love to play video games, who love sports, etc. There are so many ways to get involved and to meet other people! There is also quite a bit of ethnic and racial diversity at Goucher. All sorts of people from all sorts of walks of life come to Goucher to learn and live. Just remember that diversity isn’t just about numbers and statistics, it’s about the actual experiences. - Arreon H. is a senior from Maryland
Goucher is a small school with a diverse population of personalities. You’ll go far here if you be yourself. I am constantly amazed by the level of tolerance and acceptance in the Goucher community. Goucher students feel comfortable being themselves here. There’s a lot of freedom to express your own creativity at Goucher without fear of judgment from others, and if that means going to class barefoot, or singing loudly in the shower in the bathroom, then so be it. - Claire R. is a senior from Florida