Diversity management is a very important factor
not only in the first year of university but throughout life. University is a
very diverse environment with people from all races, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, age and so on. Having an open mind and not judging people on the
common stereotypes that are still present in today’s society helps bring a
positive vibe to the university and benefits all students and people in
anything they do. Despite already having good values on diversity, partaking in
the extended degree in business course has made me appreciate more the
importance of acceptance and understanding of people. Often high school and
collages can be harsh environments for some whom with different characteristics
as children can be quite harsh and at a young age, vulnerable to having
opinions and stereotypes formed for them. However, when coming to university
the environment changes as everyone are adults coming for all backgrounds with
their own formulated opinions and beliefs. Diversity on university courses can
cause things and issues such as selective attention potentially leaving certain
members of a group or seminar group isolated, not always by intention. I have
seen that despite differences and difficulties that diversity may bring up,
such as language barrier, everyone has something to offer equally no matter
what and by working well with all peers it creates a better and more effective
work environment.
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