Diversity Statement: Field Education

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Diversity Statement My current field education placement at the vineyard church of Evanston, which is a part of my master of divinity program bring people from fifty-five different nations. These people come from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This is my second year at this placement which ends in the May of this year. Most of the time, I am surrounded by my Caucasian friends and colleagues, therefore, this was enriching experience to listen to the stories and struggles of the people of diverse backgrounds. I wish I had training to offer them some help while empathizing with them in their situations. Because I grow up with Muslims in Pakistan, I find it easy to talk and relate to the Muslim immigrants from countries such as Syria, Iraq