<p>Where does this racism thing keep coming from? It is just ridiculous. Black Enterprise magazine, I am confident, takes the issue very seriously, and recommends UVA to tis readers.</p>
<p>U.Va</a>. Named to List of "50 Top Colleges for African Americans"</p>
<p>U.Va</a>. Remains 'Leader by Far' Among Nation's Publics in Graduating Black Students</p>
<p>a list to compare UVA to other top publics for Black Enrollment/Graduation Rates</p>
<p>Meh, seriously. No one will be hated at the University for being a certain skin color. You will not have trouble making friends because of your skin color. Unless you have a habit of throwing your race in other people's faces and trying to start up a fight over ever single possible little word other races say, you will lead a happy and fine life at the University.</p>
<p>Really, don't need to worry. =) I'm in my ethnic organizations, I yell Mandarin across the street when I see friends, and I love to laughingly scoff at certain aspects American culture (granted this isn't culture but Arches in the winter? Seriously? Folks are nuts. =P). You're coming to C'ville this summer aren't you? Come on several tours, I'm a summer guide. You'll know who I am when you see me. I can allay your fears in person. =)</p>
<p>thanks to everyone for the articles, they were all really informative</p>
<p>db123: yeah, im going to uva. see you there!</p>
<p>Melli: sorry if im wrong (this may be a horrible case of coincidence), but are u about 5'-5'1" tall, was a guide during spring fling, and talk to a girl who left her parents b/c they walked too slow??? if u did that was me</p>
<p>...ignore this ;)...</p>
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<p>This phenomenon of self-segregation and racialism (as opposed to racism) can be just as bad as racism, IMO. This is especially what I wish to escape from in my current high school.</p>
<p>All colleges have some sort of social problems. </p>
<p>There is some self segregation, but i never felt any tension, and my<insert minority="" here=""> friends i think of as friends, not "my xxxxe friend" (and i presume most of the ppl I know would say the same) Except the ones who made a big deal about it.</insert></p>
<p>I second what melli said in terms of race. </p>
<p>Not everyone is happy at uva, but race isnt the issue.</p>