Hi everyone.
Coming up to results day, I want to make sure I have all my bases covered and that I'm ready for whatever, and since Exeter University is my insurance choice, I want to make sure that I'm 100% happy with going there if I do not make it into my firm choice (knock on wood I do).
I've heard a lot of rumours that Exeter is one of the worst unis in terms of diversity and that it has had a few race scandals in the past. For me, diversity never used to be a terribly important thing, but as of recent, I've gotten slightly worried about discrimination and having trouble making friends/fitting in because I'm a person of colour. I would just like to know how Exeter is on the everyday, and if there is any prevalent racism or anything like that - even backhanded comments or hidden racism are issues which I'm worried about too.
I also know that Exeter has one of the highest proportions of private school students at it, some 34%, compared with my firm, Bath at 27%. I'm coming from a grammar school, but I'm still a bit worried about the stereotypes of snobbishness and stuff , and obviously it's not everyone, but still.
I'm really happy with how the Economics department is at Exeter, however, and have no doubt of their research quality and teaching, it's just these things which worry me a bit.
Thanks!