Do you think it's important to have people from different backgrounds and cultures represented in your classes; why or why not?

Yes, because America is made up of people of different backgrounds and cultures and thus they should be represented.

I think diversity is important in every scenario because it remind us that Americans are not the only people or culture to exist, however this should not affect admission criteria.

no, there's no need to push this, as a student myself, we should be learning math, science, English and history, not about the whole race equality mumbo jumbo, we live in the land of the free, where all are equal, there is no need to reiterate an already made point, leave that conversation the parent(s)

I think it is important to have people of different backgrounds represented but I do not think that should affect admission status.

I think its important that people of all backgrounds and cultures are represented.

I do because we learn something new about people and their beliefs and culutures

Yes, I believe it is very important to have people from different backgrounds and cultures represented in classes. Diversity in the classroom enriches the learning process by providing a variety of perspectives and experiences. This not only fosters an environment of mutual respect and understanding but also prepares students to live and work in a globalized world. Additionally, the representation of different cultures can help break down stereotypes and prejudices, promoting equality and inclusion.

I think its incredibly important to have different students of cultural backgrounds. Some students don't ever see peers who are similar to them in anyway and it can often make students feel ashamed of who they are or lost.

I think having different cultures makes you understand more about them

Yes, there is nothing wrong with a diverse environment and helps promote open-minds and quells future issues such as racism. At the end of the day we are all people with the same blood, we're all the same species of homo sapiens, we're all equal to each other and regardless of backgrounds or culture we are all still at equal level with each other.

Yes, as it broadens our horizons of people that exist in the world, and how unique we all are.

I do think it is important but I don't think there should be strictly enforced percentages.

Yes, different cultures and backgrounds give different perspectives which can help build and benefit everybody's understanding of the world.

Yes, since it helps us become more informed people about the people around the world, what they believe, and helps people around the world get along better as they wouldn't perpetuate false prejudices

Yes, because the effects of systemic racism and other biases to marginalized groups are still very real

Yes we need to become familiar with many peoples to better understand the world and ourselves as humans. Those who traditionally have not had access and do not have connections being prioritized helps foster an environment where we all benefit from eachother.

I feel Affirmative Action is divisive and encourages a chasm between races & ethnicities by creating unnatural representation vs natural representation of race & ethnicity.

Ik vind het leuk om mensen uit andere achtergronden te leren kennen en hun cultuur leren te begrijpen alleen het nu wel erg veel. Er zijn in de regio waar ik leef meer buitenlanders en oorspronkelijke bewoners. Dat irriteerd mij enrom.

Yes, I think its important to have people from different backgrounds in the classroom because they can teach us about their culture and how they go by things.

Yes, diverse representation in classes enriches learning by offering varied perspectives, fostering empathy, and preparing students for a globalized world.

I believe it is because people with disadvantages should have the playing field leveled.

I feel having people from different backgrounds is important, but affirmative action does more harm than good in this regard as it only allows the appearance of students who are white or black in the class and tends to incentive colleges ignoring other races all together. The more backgrounds present, the more healthy a discussion/debate can be in class.

Yes. It will increase knowledge on different cultures and their values. It will help understand each other and lead to a more social community.

Yes, because different experiences grant different perspectives, which can in turn allow us to garner more options and opinions on different subjects and problems.

I think Affirmative Action is very important because the chances of talented minorities have a larger chance of getting into good universities.

Yes, makes us all connected to each other and broad ends our minds to be more open-minded

YES. I think that this is very important because it is important for representation of different cultures and backgrounds as well as so that we get everyone's opinion.

No because it excludes other people and directly discriminates against people of color or especially white and asian people, because its a racist ideology.