<p>Would it be weird to go to a college with few other african americans? I've always lived in a mostly white area and most of my friends aren't black. But for college I kind of want to meet other academically motivated black students like me so I can diversify my circle of friends and have more friends of my race (not that race is all that matters to me). I know dating would be harder for a black student at a mostly white school. I'm totally cool with dating outside of my race but I know a lot of other people aren't. One of the safety schools I'm looking at is not very diverse and I already eliminated a school that I kind of like because of its lack of diversity.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t because i would feel wierd but it might work for you. My college is a historical black one so i don’t have that problem. But we have white students and they don’t seem to mind being a minority.</p>
<p>I would be “out of place” or off if I went to a historically black college. I’ve just never been around that many black people 
I’ve always gone to a school or lived in a neighborhood where there were probably 7% black…at most. I mean in my classes there’s usually obly one or two black people. OP, if you been around white people I don’t see a problem with continuing to a university where they are a majority. There a plenty of colleges that have a larger representation of minorities though. Try looking for more diversity. </p>
<p>Dating life I don’t believe woul be necessarily harder. If you’re attractive, you’re attractive. Although, your dating experience will vary due to how you dress, speak, look, etc. Which is expected. Don’t think of your race as a negative. Don’t think of it as anything. If you don’t point it out and attract attention to it, I highly doubt people will be hung up on it.</p>
<p>I’m in your same situation. I’m black and have always lived in a predominantly white area and was hoping to get more diversity when I went to college. The schools I am looking at and got into ,however, don’t have a lot of black students. </p>
<p>In my opinion, meeting other black students sounds amazing, but it isn’t worth giving up a good education. I’m sure it may be more difficult meeting black students where there aren’t many around, but there are groups and clubs that we can use to do this. We will just have to try a little harder. Don’t worry. We have the rest of our lives to meet all types of friends. Good luck making your decision!</p>
<p>Honestly dude dating would be much easier for you at a mostly white school. Every white girl I know likes black guys. At my high school and now at my college, I always see white girls trying to talk to the few black guys on campus. Don’t worry.</p>
<p>@that1guyy
That awkward moment when I’m a girl… haha</p>
<p>Have you looked at any black colleges?</p>
<p>@ladyjag
Nooo. I’m sure it would be awkward and I wouldn’t fit in. And I’m really looking for a place where I can get a top education.</p>
<p>If you’re a girl dating may be awk…</p>
<p>Hate to break it to you, but you’re going to have to choose between a prestigious school and finding a good dating scene for yourself. If you’re very whitewashed that may help.</p>
<p>Im sure you would fit in just fine. Your going to hav to pick if you want to fit in or want the best education.</p>
<p>@Vladenschlutte
What does “white washed” mean? That’s a new one.</p>
<p>@Ladyjag
Actually I wouldn’t have to pick. The schools with the quality educations and the lack of black students are where I WOULD fit in. I have two close black friends, which are girls. Not because I’m against my race or self hating. I’d be all for having more black friends. I just don’t have classes with many other black students. And they tend not to talk to me. Seriously if a new black student moves in, they’re welcomed into the club of african americans at my school. I move into this same school earlier this year and not a single black student said a word to me or asked me to sit with them or asked me to hang out.</p>
<p>And as a general topic to throw out there, why does it seem that white women are totally cool with dating black guys but white men are much more skeptical of dating black women?! This is the struggle of my life 
too “white” acting for the black guys but still african American enough to be not interesting to white guys</p>
<p>Because black men are often seen as ravenous lovers.
Not kidding.
Black women have a horrid rep in this country. Srsly. I’m concerned about that myself.</p>
<p>It annoys me when black guys call me “white” like it’s negative then obsess over Caucasian females. So done.
But, you know, there are guys of races other than black or white you can date… ;)</p>
<p>@tar I’m just going to be one hundred. Looks strongly affect your dating scene. </p>
<p>I’m considered “white” by my friends. No lie. In one of my classes there are two black people but my classmates say there’s only one because I don’t count. -____- But I understand what you mean, tar, by fitting in where’s there are less black students. I’ve also had a similar experience to yours. I once volunteered at a tutoring place for low income students. Immediately semi-outcasted due I what subject I taught, what I wore, how I talked, what I drove, etc.</p>
<p>I totally relate with you @tarheel97
Go where your heart is set! I don’t fit it really with other blacks as well lol I’m an “oreo” always have been, always will be. I embrace the Caucasian in me hahahah, and I’m attending a college next year that’s mainly white and I feel I will fit in great, I get along with just about everyone. And looks do affect the dating scene but I’ve been a ton of white guys that are interested in white as well as black girls. You’ll enjoy college and find the people you can relate the most, don’t worry about the boys, they will come. I promise haha. Good luck!!</p>
<p>@Niquii77
I also experienced a similar issue as well when I volunteered at a hospital last summer.</p>
<p>This is sad y’all. Whhhhy does our race tend to outcast the ones that strive for a successful future by getting an education rather than rapping or playing sports? I’ll never understand. I’m glad that I’m not the only one who gets called an oreo and such but I’m also sad that anyone else has experienced this.
& oh my gosh y’all I was out at dinner last night (I live in a country suburb in north carolina and this restaurant was in the city) and I SAW AN INTERRACIAL COUPLE. I almost died with excitement because it was a black woman with a white man. Maybe it’s because I live in a rural southern area but I can count the black woman/ white man couples I’ve seen on one hand. And not that I don’t like black guys, I DO. I like any attractive intelligent guy that treats me well. But specific to my school and guys I’ve encountered, I can’t relate to the black guys at my school. We have literally nothing in common. So basically, if I’m gonna date in high school it’s a 99% chance I’m going to be in an interracial relationship. But like I said, I live in a rural southern area where some but not all white guys have been told early on to not bring a black girl home. So seeing that couple at the restaurant just made my day.</p>
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<p>Thought it was a common term. It basically means that you act White.</p>