<p>I was wondering if people can ask for a certain ethnic race for when you sign up for rooming. Lol im not racist or anything but i just feel that i will be more comfortable around someone from the same country as me.</p>
<p>THanks</p>
<p>Most students at U.S. colleges and universities are from the same country: the United States.</p>
<p>Obviously… . I can be from china, and moved here. but that does not mean i am an american.</p>
<p>I think it’s more of an informal thing. Meet your roommate. If it doesn’t click then ask to be reassigned. BTW the whole point of college is to learn new things. Rooming with your doppelganger will not be a broadening experience.</p>
<p>College is supposed to be a broadening experience. If you’re an international student who doesn’t feel comfortable with Americans (or vice-versa), then it’s all the more reason to get to know them. When attending a university such as the UW where diversity is a value, you would gain more by keeping yourself open minded rather than staying within your comfort zone. I don’t mean to sound accusatory or anything, but rather I’m saying that it’s good to experience new things and types of people that you haven’t been used to.</p>
<p>Wow. </p>
<p>10char.</p>
<p>I’m going to step in and say that I understand your concern. You might be roomed with somebody with a different culture and/or language, and you may not be able to relate. That is an uncomfortable prospect, and I know how it is. I have a few friends who are from other countries, and I had to learn to understand them before I became their friend. But, doing this was a great and enlightening experience. Not only did I make a great friend, but I also became more open minded.</p>
<p>So, in short, please don’t concern yourself with where your roommate is from. You may get the opportunity to learn about another culture, and make a good friend.</p>
<p>Are you able to use ■■■■■■■■ or Facebook to find a roommate? Usually on your college specific Facebook page new students will post info…major, interests, etc. and you can make contact with those most like you. Does UW have this?</p>
<p>Hi! I’m an international student admitting this coming fall. I share the same sentiment about being uncomfortable with people of a different background as I fear that they might not accept me being a foreigner. However, I feel that I should not let my assumption obstruct my judgement. Instead, I should face my worry to really know whether it deserves worrying. I believe that people here are mature enough to make friends regardless of ethnicity… Btw, I doubt it is possible to choose a particular ethnicity during housing registration unless you specify a room mate whom you know. Give chance a try! Sign up, and if you get your own kind, good for you as you won’t have to deal with all the uncomfortable feeling and unnecessary jitters. If you get someone of a different culture, broaden your mind and learn to accept them before they learn to accept you, this would be a vital experience that will help you greatly in terms of socializing in future.</p>
<p>excellent post cxavier!</p>
<p>" I share the same sentiment about being uncomfortable with people of a different background as I fear that they might not accept me being a foreigner. However, I feel that I should not let my assumption obstruct my judgement."</p>
<p>From my experiences at UW, people were generally accepting of foreigners (there’s quite a lot of them!) But even more embracing to foreigners who also embrace meeting people outside their own race/culture.</p>
<p>Just so you’re aware, starting any statements as “Lol im not racist or anything but” is not a great way to endear yourself to the general UW community when you arrive. Try to keep an open mind, no matter what end of the spectrum you’re on.</p>