So I’m applying to Duke RD, and I know the Diversity statement isn’t really optional but I don’t know what to write it about being that I’m a white girl living on the east coast. I mean I’m jewish… I don’t know if that affects things? I could write about how I want to be a woman in engineering but that would make my common app essay and why duke essay pretty repetitive
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Check out this definition of diversity. It might inspire ideas…
http://equity.buffalostate.edu/definition-diversity
Hope this helps. Good luck! : )
I agree that the diversity question is one of the most difficult of all supplemental questions. One approach COULD be the “I am bringing an open mind and an open heart to listen, learn, and take away ideas and thoughts and accomplishments of all.” This will be different from all the other statements which will try to show how the will contribute to diversity. You will be saying that your open mind will be the main contribution and that Duke - which cherishes diversity - will provide those valuable environments and opportunities for you.