Through personal experiences, I think this can end one of several ways. Students are able to find a group of students who look lime them and grow a community where theyre comfortable. They change themselves to fit into other groups despite it not being something they identify with, and at times start hating their own. And, there are fortunately some who are able to find friends who don't all have to look like them, friends who make them feel welcomed. Everyone's situation is different, and as mentioned, the need to protect oneself is understandable.

The contrast pin attitudes towards two different individuals is astounding, especially given the unknown circumstances which led the individual to get there. This text highlights how many people have a subconscious racial animus which leads them to stereotype without noticing thats what theyre doing. By only praising young black men who are good at sports it sets a stereotype that that is all they can be good at. Everyone should be praised for their talents while acknowledging that is not their only potential.

This students situation explains why many don't want to continue into higher education. Many feel isolated or as if they dont belong because they are the only person who looks like them in an advanced class. Even in higher education, I have personally felt like I dont belong because of the overwhelming population that does not look like me. Like the student mentioned, it does feel odd, but it is also something one has to be able to continue to work through to ensure the effort put into our education is worth it..

I think this stems from minor students e brain their race and identity. Why I personallyy do think I have explore my racial and ethnic identity, I was mainly due to the fact that I had to get comfortable being ethnically and racially different around other ethnic/racial groups. Many students who pursue a higher education and have to live in a place they are not used to are likely to experience a similar situation. Although I am sure there are other reasons for racial exploration, my personal experience make be think this could be true as well.

This is true for a lot of minority students who more away from home for the first time to pursue higher education. I think it is a subconscious actions, done to make one feel more welcome and at home. Minority students like myself are likely to gravitate towards others who remind us from home because it make up for the fact we miss our homes. Although this causes a divide, it also forms relationships between who otherwise would feel like imposters.