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Original post by random_matt
Sound pretty racist to me.
No it isn't !!!!
12% isnt too bad. But it didn't seem like 12% when i was on campus. But i do agree that that is a bad way to calculate a universities diversity. I was probably just over thinking it
Original post by Arisapo
What university is this if you're so concerned? As 12% honestly seems quite high although I may be misinformed.
I just looked it up and 3.3% of the UK population is made up of black ethnic groups so 12% is very high. I think you have to remember 86% of the country is white.
I just looked it up and 3.3% of the UK population is made up of black ethnic groups so 12% is very high. I think you have to remember 86% of the country is white.
Original post by Tia07
I'm starting uni in September, i went to an open day and throughout the day i think i saw only 4 black people walking around campus.
I grew up in a predominantly black area, when to a school with mostly black kids and i only had black friends.
I'm kinda worried now, what if I'm one of the only black kids and i cant find people like me.
Now i have nothing against non-blacks, i just think i get along with black people better because we have so much in common.
Advise please
I grew up in a predominantly black area, when to a school with mostly black kids and i only had black friends.
I'm kinda worried now, what if I'm one of the only black kids and i cant find people like me.
Now i have nothing against non-blacks, i just think i get along with black people better because we have so much in common.
Advise please
Thats gonna not be a prblm. When u start moving with everyone youll be fine.. just put out racist.. we all r human being living in the same earth.
Original post by Tia07
12% isnt too bad. But it didn't seem like 12% when i was on campus. But i do agree that that is a bad way to calculate a universities diversity. I was probably just over thinking it
12% is better than not too bad if you're genuinely concerned about this kind of thing and that's definitely a bad way to calculate it - you were there for a day and if it's 12% it's 12%.
But once you're there I doubt you'll even think about it and it is very unlikely you'll suffer any form of discrimination because of you ethnicity, while cultural societies will always be there.
Original post by Tia07
"mildly racist" LOL
" the only thing you have in common is skin colour" - incorrect, we have the same upbring, the same slang, some speak the same languages as me, we have the same kind of humor. Before you pop off at me, im referring to the black people in my community not ALL black people.
No all black people dont have the same personality but i find it easier to find things in common with black people as i have only known black people. Its like the fear of the unknown, i have little to no experience socialising with non-blacks so idk how/what it will be like.
" the only thing you have in common is skin colour" - incorrect, we have the same upbring, the same slang, some speak the same languages as me, we have the same kind of humor. Before you pop off at me, im referring to the black people in my community not ALL black people.
No all black people dont have the same personality but i find it easier to find things in common with black people as i have only known black people. Its like the fear of the unknown, i have little to no experience socialising with non-blacks so idk how/what it will be like.
was just pointing it out m8
Original post by Tia07
I'm starting uni in September, i went to an open day and throughout the day i think i saw only 4 black people walking around campus.
I grew up in a predominantly black area, when to a school with mostly black kids and i only had black friends.
I'm kinda worried now, what if I'm one of the only black kids and i cant find people like me.
Now i have nothing against non-blacks, i just think i get along with black people better because we have so much in common.
Advise please
I grew up in a predominantly black area, when to a school with mostly black kids and i only had black friends.
I'm kinda worried now, what if I'm one of the only black kids and i cant find people like me.
Now i have nothing against non-blacks, i just think i get along with black people better because we have so much in common.
Advise please
You can't expect to go through your entire life without having to interact and be around people of different races/cultures. Its a reality of modern society that if you do not wake up to people will either misunderstand you or consider you to be a very closed-minded person.
@Tia07
I am very glad you have started this thread. I was going to tell you about my intercultural friendship at school with a Malaysian girl. She became a doctor and I lost touch with her. I thought she had gone to Sheffield Med school and I tried to look her up but failed. You reminded me of the friend I had all those years ago. I thought "you're not looking hard enough for her" so I looked on Facebook. She herself was not on, but there was a newcastle med school reunion (it was Newcastle she went to, I now remember) And there she was 32 years on, as large as life, still looking barely a day older than when we sat in the library at our favourite table. She was smiling and happy. It was sooooo good to see her again. So you see you may go to uni and get a friend like that, who means the world to you. For some black role models, just look at Josh and Vee at Oxford, (with only 3% black students) and see how well they are coping. They are an inspiration. xx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfll3Sh8GBA&list=PL-YIls1UVCDGPq7-7LcF80m1B08M7wbzJ&index=2
I am very glad you have started this thread. I was going to tell you about my intercultural friendship at school with a Malaysian girl. She became a doctor and I lost touch with her. I thought she had gone to Sheffield Med school and I tried to look her up but failed. You reminded me of the friend I had all those years ago. I thought "you're not looking hard enough for her" so I looked on Facebook. She herself was not on, but there was a newcastle med school reunion (it was Newcastle she went to, I now remember) And there she was 32 years on, as large as life, still looking barely a day older than when we sat in the library at our favourite table. She was smiling and happy. It was sooooo good to see her again. So you see you may go to uni and get a friend like that, who means the world to you. For some black role models, just look at Josh and Vee at Oxford, (with only 3% black students) and see how well they are coping. They are an inspiration. xx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfll3Sh8GBA&list=PL-YIls1UVCDGPq7-7LcF80m1B08M7wbzJ&index=2
Original post by Tia07
I'm starting uni in September, i went to an open day and throughout the day i think i saw only 4 black people walking around campus.
I grew up in a predominantly black area, when to a school with mostly black kids and i only had black friends.
I'm kinda worried now, what if I'm one of the only black kids and i cant find people like me.
Now i have nothing against non-blacks, i just think i get along with black people better because we have so much in common.
Advise please
I grew up in a predominantly black area, when to a school with mostly black kids and i only had black friends.
I'm kinda worried now, what if I'm one of the only black kids and i cant find people like me.
Now i have nothing against non-blacks, i just think i get along with black people better because we have so much in common.
Advise please
I get what you are saying and I've experienced this too. I think it's good to be around people that aren't like you. It shows you who you really are without your type of people. You gain a real sense of confidence because you learn to be you because of you. You know when you are around people like you, you know how to act and be. Everything is easy as it's kinda decided, with the culture and social norms. But when you arent around people who act like you, at the start you end up trying to fit in as much as you can but in the end you'll revert to being just you. Thats where you start understanding yourself and gaining a sense of who you truly are.
Yet I know how hard it can be when you stick out like a sore thumb, in a place thats so unfamiliar. You just feel very self-consious. the only way you'll get over it is when you get over it. And Everything is so destabilsied around you because nothing is familiar leaving you so off balance. I don't know if you are moving out, but add in all that experience and the newness of being on your own. It can be a bit much. Well alot.
So the question is are you ready for this experience? Do you feel you are strong enough to hold your own and be you. Even if you aren't ready, you can always learn. Don't take this decison lightly but at the same time you should be worrying more about if its a good uni to go to. Because what really matters is the type of education you recieve.
Yet I know how hard it can be when you stick out like a sore thumb, in a place thats so unfamiliar. You just feel very self-consious. the only way you'll get over it is when you get over it. And Everything is so destabilsied around you because nothing is familiar leaving you so off balance. I don't know if you are moving out, but add in all that experience and the newness of being on your own. It can be a bit much. Well alot.
So the question is are you ready for this experience? Do you feel you are strong enough to hold your own and be you. Even if you aren't ready, you can always learn. Don't take this decison lightly but at the same time you should be worrying more about if its a good uni to go to. Because what really matters is the type of education you recieve.
Original post by fallen_acorns
all universities have a decent number of black students - bar possibly cambridge and oxford. In fact in universities in general, black people are over-represented compared to the population as a whole.
But the bigger point is. Don't be racist.
If I made a thread saying that I grew up around pretty much only white people (true), and I was worried about going to a university full of black people because I may not have anything in common, and you know - Its just nicer to be around white people because we understand each other...
People would rightly call out my racist, stereotyping attitude.
As they should
But the bigger point is. Don't be racist.
If I made a thread saying that I grew up around pretty much only white people (true), and I was worried about going to a university full of black people because I may not have anything in common, and you know - Its just nicer to be around white people because we understand each other...
People would rightly call out my racist, stereotyping attitude.
As they should
because predominately white areas are racist and we dont want to be hatecrimed???? and there is historic evidence to prove so? how on earth can you try to reverse the roles on that one? youre absolutely vile
Original post by Hdydudxfhgdr
Yeah I’m going to Cardiff uni in September and it’s probably the thing I’m most worried about. Especially white ppl who have never been around black people can be very ignorant. They have no problem yelling the n word in the club and I don’t want to be the angry black girl that’s offended at everything with no one else to back me up. I’m obviously not racist, it’s more about going from having people who understand your struggles to an environment where you’re a minority- it can be uncomfortable.
im sitting here reading the replies with a pit in my chest. im so scared of exactly this. im just so tired of experiencing racism and everything i doing being seen as revolutionary. it hurts so bad that people dont even have to worry about this. its been 2 years so im wondering where you went and youe experience so far
(edited 2 years ago)
Original post by nosestrawberry
because predominately white areas are racist and we dont want to be hatecrimed???? and there is historic evidence to prove so? how on earth can you try to reverse the roles on that one? youre absolutely vile
While I can appreciate the reservations you have, I would point out this thread is over 2 years old and a lot of these users may not even be active anymore. At least one was banned I can see...
Please don't bump old threads! It is better to make a new, fresh thread if you want to discuss a topic which has previously been discussed several years ago
Original post by artful_lounger
While I can appreciate the reservations you have, I would point out this thread is over 2 years old and a lot of these users may not even be active anymore. At least one was banned I can see...
Please don't bump old threads! It is better to make a new, fresh thread if you want to discuss a topic which has previously been discussed several years ago
Please don't bump old threads! It is better to make a new, fresh thread if you want to discuss a topic which has previously been discussed several years ago
there is no information anywhere about being black and wanting to go to uni in non diverse areas, ive been searching the internet for teen experiences for hours. im scared because i am already experiencing microagressions/racism from white people in one of the most diverse city in the world. this thread was all i could find and everyones just telling the OP to get over themself and calling THEM the racist. constantly being gaslight makes this even worse.
i understand but the last thing i want is to go to a uni and hate the next 3/4 years cos im getting racist attacks or feel so out of place that nobody gets me and the struggles that come with my identity. the unis put little in place to genuinely care for the black students. i had so many ideal universities and it turns out that almost all of them are amongst the least diverse in the country. it sucks. therefore im going to engage with anything i can find
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