At the age eight, I was introduced to a place filled with different kinds of people, people who were African, Asian, Malaysian, Caucasian, tall, artistic, handy-men, teachers; they represented all of the cultures, jobs and beliefs in this world. I glanced at my mother, wide-eyed, as I took in the amazing sights shown at the “It’s a Small World” attraction at Disney World. Automated dolls represented many cultures and sung sweet harmonic songs as they highlighted a central idea of unity. This family-oriented ride show-cased different cultures around the world from all seven continents, cultures, classes and religions coming together as one.
Growing up, I looked at my outer experience to describe who I was: African American, Baptist, and female. When I …show more content…
This can include life experiences, religion, personal interests, relationships, sexual orientation, and ever geographical background. All of these contribute to my requirements of an ideal college atmosphere. I feel as though diverse environments contributes to the successfulness of my educational experience by my being exposed to different ideas. During my sophomore year in high school, I was surrounded by a bland sameness, and I felt as though my presences was needed elsewhere. After expressing this feeling with my parents, I decided to apply to The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. When I received information and visited the school, I noticed several differences from my home school. I first noticed all of the different ethnicities that went there; secondly, I noticed how they all interacted with each other. I saw students outside of the dorms studying under trees and a group of students playing their violins by the library. I felt elated; I was experiencing how I always wanted my life to be with all of the cultures coming together, expressing our ideas and beliefs to reflect
Growing up, I looked at my outer experience to describe who I was: African American, Baptist, and female. When I …show more content…
This can include life experiences, religion, personal interests, relationships, sexual orientation, and ever geographical background. All of these contribute to my requirements of an ideal college atmosphere. I feel as though diverse environments contributes to the successfulness of my educational experience by my being exposed to different ideas. During my sophomore year in high school, I was surrounded by a bland sameness, and I felt as though my presences was needed elsewhere. After expressing this feeling with my parents, I decided to apply to The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. When I received information and visited the school, I noticed several differences from my home school. I first noticed all of the different ethnicities that went there; secondly, I noticed how they all interacted with each other. I saw students outside of the dorms studying under trees and a group of students playing their violins by the library. I felt elated; I was experiencing how I always wanted my life to be with all of the cultures coming together, expressing our ideas and beliefs to reflect