<p>It's April 16th-18th. Does anyone plan on going?
Is it basically an orientation for only Asians? o_o</p>
<p>Programs like this only serve to further racial divides. Don’t go.</p>
<p>It’s a cool program - allows families to meet other like themselves and shares experiences at Hopkins. Hopkins is very Asian friendly and this type of program confirms that. </p>
<p>If you think you would like that perspective on Hopkins, definitely go.</p>
<p>So it allows the self-segregation process to start even before orientation? Fantastic.</p>
<p>Why do you need the same color skin to be like one another, Wealthy? Aren’t we all Americans here?</p>
<p>I think it’s more for the parents than for the students actually. Familiar faces, languages and cultural connections are a great place to start for families leaving their sons and daughters at Hopkins, especially for those coming from far away. </p>
<p>I think it’s just a jumping off point. Once the students get to Hopkins, they do what they like. : )</p>
<p>I don’t think it’s divisive at all. I might be a little biased because I am in one of the student orgs that participates in Asian Perspectives, but it’s a great experience and really shows off that Hopkins is a diverse place – there are many cultures at Hopkins, and if you want to participate or promote your own, or even experience another culture, I don’t see anything wrong with that. I think it also shows that Asians do make up a large part of the student body here at Hopkins (~20% I believe) and that there is a place for involvement on campus outside the library.</p>
<p>I would also encourage coming for admitted student week, just to get a more complete feel, but it is a unique view of life at Hopkins and I encourage anybody interested to give it a shot!</p>