<p>I go to school with lots of asians (including myself). 65% of the students are asians and the student body contains 90% asians . THere are different kinds of asians that are apparent. One is what people mostly call them as FOB. These asians tend to hang out with other people who are like them. However, there are also fob's who are very social and befriend everyone they encounter. There are also the twinkies and the ABC's (American Born CHinese). SOme of the Twinkies and ABC's think they are superior to the FOB's, which I don't think they are. THey also tend to hang out with other ABC's, There are also asians who befriends anyone who they meet regardless of race color religion intelligence or how you talk.</p>
<p>i am asian.</p>
<p>i personally think that they are afraid of mingling with other races, especially whites. Fobs usually do have this problem because America is one of the only places in which it includes many different races. Mingling with other races may be a tough thing to do. In addition, if they do happen to run into a white who doesn't like fobs, that may prevent them from continuing to meet new people in the future.</p>
<p>As many people said, it's a natural thing. Whites usually hang out with whites, Asians with Asians, Hispanics with Hispanics, etc.</p>
<p>I think it's largely just a cultural thing. There are cultural "clicks" that just happen, and I think it's just one of the many types of "clicks" that happen. There are "clicks" that happen because two people share the same music taste. There are "clicks" that happen because maybe two people are avid artists and have things in common to discuss. Likewise, there are "clicks" that happen just because you two have Korean culture or Indian culture or Hispanic culture. It's just how life works.</p>
<p>Now, being reclusive and being click-y with ONLY your own ethnic race is something I don't agree with and can't really explain...
I guess bigotry? Thinking your own race is superior? Or just too uncomfortable with "click"ing with other cultures? <em>shrug</em></p>
<p>Maybe it happens because a lot of Asians have similar interests. Just speculation. :D</p>
<p>By now, it seems pretty established that we like to be people who are like us. I'm fine with that. If you think about it, cliques are not really cliques but rather just "like-minded" people. OK...I accept that.</p>
<p>What I refuse to accept is the group of Asians who seem to only have interests in common with other Asians- ONLY. I can't seem to believe that to be true. I'm in no way advocating that Asians or Hispanics or Jews or people of ethnic groups should not hang out together. Its great that people are proud of their heritage. In particular, I'm particularly aware that it may be very difficult for recent immigrants or international students. </p>
<p>But what about the ABC's you're talking about? They're born here, in the USA, raised perhaps in Asian culture and customs perhaps but nonetheless, completely aware and has absorbed every aspect of American culture as well. Is it that difficult to find something in commom with someone Caucasian or Hispanic? Again, I'm not advocating that we should FORCE ourselves to have diverse friends just for the sake of it- that doesn't make any sense. Going to social events with the intention of making "multicultural" friends seems downright bogus to me. What I oppose to however, is merely the lack of interest and apathy with certain members of the Asian/Asian-American student population. They don't want to even try understanding or befriending others. They first thing they do on campus- go to an Asian club or ethnic organization meeting and befriend some Asians and behold, their social circle for the next 4 years.</p>
<p>One more thing, talking about apathy: I'm not trying to fuel the stereotype that Asians are science and math loving geeks that only do work, work and work and then occasionally lock themselves in rooms and play Halo and DDR. BUT, it does seem to me that Asians (again, I'm talking about Asian Americans and so-called American-Born Chinese/Koreans/Japanses/Indians etc.etc.) seem completely apathetic to social events and politics. I'm not saying they have to major in history or polysci or want to get involved with politics but these people simply get on my nerves. To be brilliant in their engineering work but only to be completely ignorant and apathetic in the lastest issues in society seem to only help the stereotypes of Asians locking they sleves in rooms playing videogames- an image that we do not matter. Yes, contributing to technology is very important today- but so is understanding everything else about life. </p>
<p>Again, not saying this is true with all Asians Americans, because there are some who do care. But my experience has generally told me that whenever I get into a 'serious' or 'intellectual' conversation during college, it was never or rarely with another Asian but rather with a completely different crowd.</p>
<p>Addendum-
Before anyone jumps at replying to my last post, I'd like to add that yes, I realize that much of this country is apathetic in the first place- which is intolerable in my opinion. BUT, I'm talking about Asians at major universities like those in the top 20. (And yes, I'm referring to the U.S. N & W report rankings because frankly, I dont think anyone on this board is ever going to agree on what is the top 20 and some standard is needed, albeit, a standard that's not necessarily the best or accurate) </p>
<p>That there is still so much apathy at these more politically charged places in unbelievable to me.</p>