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04/26/2015 18:39
It is easier for me to think about and assess my identity when not in relation to Wheelock, because I’m not an on-campus student, and I’m a transfer. However in terms of politics, religion, and family structure, I get the feeling there would be a strain or tension if brought up. My feeling is...
04/26/2015 18:38
My roommate & I often talk about the fact that people handle situations differently based on what they have been through. Since I’m a bit sheltered and haven’t been through much, I handle situations in an understanding way. Others, however, are more guarded.
04/26/2015 18:38
Wheelock is a school based on diversity, but even though we have diversity on this campus, there is still a lot of white people on campus. So we are taught to the Majority, and we never really learn about the different cultures and racial identities on this campus.
04/26/2015 18:37
Identity has not impacted me in a large way since I have been at Wheelock. Wheelock emphasizes the importance of identity, but is has not impacted me in a beneficial nor negative way. However, I do believe it is an important aspect to cover so people have a better understanding.
04/26/2015 18:37
Personality: Having a positive attitude and open mind. Everyone has their own thoughts and opinions. Family structure: Not everyone was raised with both a mother and a father. Having both parents. one parent. or no parents influences one’s experiences throughout his or her lifetime.
04/26/2015 18:37
I grew up in El Paso, Texas, where everyone was alike; from Mexico and America. I moved to Austin, Texas when I was 13. I was more of a minority, but it didn’t really affect me. Now I live in Boston, and attend Wheelock. I feel like everyone here is white, middle class, and not street smart...
04/26/2015 18:36
I grew up with a unique cultural background; being mixed race, Cape Verdean and Italian. When I came to Wheelock, many people asked me what my nationality is. I was not used to this at first because back home, everyone knows and I never really had to explain or explore my cultural background....
04/26/2015 18:35
Personally, I feel Wheelock is a place that promotes being yourself, and being diverse, yet does a poor job overall to create this diverse environment. This is coming from someone who is considered a minority in multiple ways at this school. I find it fascinating that this school preaches...
04/26/2015 18:35
There are so many identities At Wheelock. New ideas are introduced all the time, Culture Race Gender Sexual Orientation Class Hobbies Your identity is who you are
04/26/2015 18:35
Before coming to Wheelock there were certain aspects of my identity I never put much thought into. I came from a town where almost everyone was from the same socioeconomic class. I came from a class slightly below that, so I was used to feeling uncomfortable and like I didn’t fit in. At...
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