<p>how friendly are people here towards Hispanic/foreign born/international students?</p>
<p>what's the level of tolerance here toward people of different beliefs?
e.g: Liberals, non-drinkers/smokers, lefties (politically speaking), the hippie kind, atheists?</p>
<p>would you say Religion is a touchy subject in LSU? are Atheists consider outcasts?</p>
<p>do different racial groups generally stick with people their same ethnicity or do you see some kind of integrations (like people of different ethical backgrounds hanging out together)? is it common to see people of differently races dating (interracial relationships) and do other people see this as somewhat immoral or wrong in any way (especially the old folks)? </p>
<p>do people make fun of others (especially International Students and Foreign Borns) for having a thick/strange/uncommon accent or just for the fact that they sound foreign? and would a foreign accent be a limitation socially (meaning it'd get in the way when meting friends, dating, getting along with other)</p>
<p>are in anyway Hispanic international student treated just like any other international student is or are they seem as illegal/undocumented/invader immigrants/aliens/Mexicans?</p>
<p>how concern should International students (especially NON-Caucasian ones) of hanging around the town/community by themselves late at night?</p>
<p>How does LSU involve minorities into extracurricular activities, are there extracurricular activities for specific ground only or are they open for everybody (e.g. Chinese Chess Club or Mexican Salsa club as opposed of just having a Chess/Salsa club open for everybody )?</p>
<p>BTW, I'm not trying to sound racist or criticize the racial integration of LSU or anythings like that, these are just inquiries I have as any average International Student who is considered attending this (or any other school, especially those in the deep south) would. So sorry in advance if I offended anybody, 'cause it was never my intention to do so.</p>
<p>So i’m a gay white liberal atheist who doesn’t smoke, drink, or party, and i haven’t really had any problems. Don’t make trouble, and there won’t be trouble. Don’t provoke people. The fact of the matter is, there are people who will disagree with you. There are also people who agree with you.</p>
<p>LSU has an institutional non-discrimination policy. It is Policy Statement No. 1:
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<p>Like anywhere, there are students who it’s a problem for, and there are students who don’t care. For the most part, I keep touchy subjects somewhat private anyway. </p>
<p>The staff and faculty are extremely tolerant. I’ve never seen them discriminate or anything like that. If they do, you report them to the dean of their college or speak to the dean of student’s office and it will get taken care of. </p>
<p>There does tend to be a bit of segregation in the student body, but there is mixing as well. I suppose it’s only natural that friends from our already largely segregated high schools stay friends in college. The frat system is segregated–there are two greek councils. One is historically black and one is historically white. </p>
<p>There are various international student organizations and ethnic group societies, etc. People are friendly if you’re friendly too. No one makes fun of international students, but sometimes people make fun of foreign, incomprehensible professors if there is a genuine language barrier. </p>
<p>If you speak English somewhat well, you won’t have many problems. Honestly, a white guy walking around the wrong parts of town will look more out of place than a non-white person.</p>
<p>Let me know if you’ve got any more questions.</p>
<p>Friendly in general. As with any place, you are going to have *******s.</p>
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<p>I think everyone’s tolerable of other people’s beliefs and habits for the most part. As long as you aren’t pushy about your own beliefs to other people, most people aren’t going to care what you do.</p>
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<p>I would say that different ethnic groups tend to hang together. I have friends with various ethnic backgrounds, but for many of them, it’s just easier and they have more in common with people of the same background.</p>
<p>Interracial dating occurs. I don’t have statistics on how common it is though, lol. I would imagine you would find more people prejudiced towards a black/white relationships than a hispanic or middle-eastern or Asian/white relationship. My opinion anyway.</p>
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<p>Don’t think so for the most part. Again with any population you are going to have *******s.
If anything people might get frustrated if you have a thick accent and they have to ask you to repeat yourself several times. If you have good spoken english, then you shouldn’t have too many problems.</p>
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<p>Not sure. I doubt many people will be to tell the difference between someone from mexico and say someone from honduras. So, you might get treated that way by a few people. But for the most part, everyone is just seen as an international student (even those mexicans).</p>
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<p>I don’t think you need to be concerned.</p>
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<p>Aside from the frat system, every other student organization or club will be welcoming of international students.</p>
<p>There are also some international-specific clubs as well. I think the international club here is very active and I would suggest joining it.</p>
<p>I mostly agree with everything said by those above me… Just a few more points.</p>
<p>I have an international student friend who has made 100X more friends than me. It depends on your personality mostly whether people will like you or not and want to be friends. If you’re reserved and shy, it’s going to be tough no matter what your ethnicity.</p>
<p>If you go around campus, you’ll definitely notice that a lot of the times the ethnic groups do tend to stick together in some senses. Not everyone, but at times it does seem a little divided.</p>
<p>A lot of times being different is going to make you more interesting to people, not less. It can actually help you meet people at times as long as you are open minded as well.</p>
<p>There are professors who are openly homosexual (well I don’t know if they say it, but you know they are) and some are among the most popular professors on campus. As well as minority professors who are very popular.</p>
<p>I know one international kid and he wanders around campus at all hours of the night and has never had a problem. If you are a target of crime, it won’t be because of your ethnicity.</p>
<p>I think people here (most reasonable ones) respect anyone who is getting an education and being a productive member of the student body.</p>