You may all have different opinions as to what these words mean to you.
To me Diversity means having a variety of people, ethnicity, gender and religion. Multiculturalism to me means that you have a wide range of culture, values and beliefs that are generated throughout the world. Without diversity and multiculturalism our lives would be bland. Not everyone is the same and I think that Western Michigan University does a great job at representing what diversity and multiculturalism really means in a community.
Western has many programs here on campus for people to get involved with to teach others about diversity. It could be something like helping students with disabilities and making sure that they are welcomed here. This service helps the student adjust to their new environment and academically as well. It is Western's goal to help students become successful. Western also has support with your faith and spiritual development. Many religions are accepted and shared throughout campus. Western also has international programming. The international program is a student organization dedicated to promote cross-cultural understanding here at Western. They have many organized events, social activities and provides a intercultural experience. The division of multicultural affairs does an excellent job serving as an information resource on the role and value of diversity in education at Western. Western's campus is a community all on its own, there is a variety of people and they are very accepting to each and every individual here on campus. I look forward to seeing how it grows in years to come and to see diversity and multiculturalism expand throughout Kalamazoo.
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