Office Of Diversity Essay

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Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Morrill Scholarship Program: Diversity is dynamic and inclusive; a destination and a pathway we travel to model 21st century global citizenship. Diversity matters because the exchange of ideas matter and because no one person or group has all the answers; it helps us to know ourselves in all our multiple dimensions and know each other better.

How has the neighborhood you grew up in, the school(s) you attended, and/or your family background shaped your personal and/or educational experiences? How might these personal and/or educational experiences enable you to contribute something unique to The Ohio State University? Note: Don’t forget to provide examples.

(To learn more about the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Morrill Scholarship Program visit odi.osu.edu.)
(350-500 words) I bring the standard list of AP courses, the GPA, and the extracurricular activities to my application for OSU. However, what makes me …show more content…

While I lived in Syria, my family and I faced extensive restrictions on freedom of expression and my religious beliefs as Christians. Therefore, I understand the value of what the USA offers in terms of freedom of expression and religion. As I lived as a religious minority in Syria and now as a religious and cultural minority in the United States, I can relate to other underrepresented groups in this country. Finally, because I speak three languages (Arabic, French, and English), I am developing my own personal brand of being me: a blend of the Arabic and United States’ culture, which seems especially pertinent when I see how many in the USA are reacting to Arab Americans and recent Middle Eastern immigrants. Therefore, I will bring this blend of experiences to all that I do inside and outside of the classroom at