Diversity In My Life

Diversity is a phenomenal force in my life, but probably not in the way most people think. This is because sometimes people lose focus and never really grasp a holistic view of what diversity is. Sometimes we only see race and religion as diversity. These are obviously big parts of diversity, but its more then that. One part of diversity that is left in dark, is that people constantly forget that diversity can also come from people’s experiences, their thoughts, and their ideas. That’s the kind of diversity I thrive on, the feeling of creating a connection with someone; of establishing a relationship between two different sets of people, so that we can better understand what life is like through their eyes.

I had a unique childhood compared to many of peers, as …show more content…
I remember this feeling when I volunteered to become a link leader and help incoming freshman make a smooth transition to high school. Looking around the room I could see a wave of young nervous teenagers from all different backgrounds, and it was my responsibility to make them all feel at home in their new High School. As I talked to small groups of freshman, we all learned more about each other. It was amazing watch them learn that they all had more in common with each other, and I also humbled myself by remembering what it was like to be a freshman and that these kids weren’t much different than me. I have also had similar experiences as a captain of the cross country team. As captain I encouraged cross countries runners from private schools to come practice with my public school team. Witnessing these two groups go from strangers to companions in a matter of few hours was so fulfilling because I felt like I was actually making a small difference in people’s lives by opening the door to possible