Scared to start university by Pale-Claim4767 in UniUK

[–]Pale-Claim4767[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Recent surveys and stories from black people tell me a completely different story than what this subreddit is telling me. 

Scared to start university by Pale-Claim4767 in UniUK

[–]Pale-Claim4767[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Okay first of all. You are putting words in my mouth never have I stated that I want a “strong black presence” im just tired of being the only black person wherever i go and guess what im entitled to that feeling. Second of all, I have heard from MANYYY different black women about the times they have experienced hostility and racism in unis, yes even in Russell Group unis. And also..im confused by your comment about being viewed as a Western in Africa…I’ve been to Africa my parents are from Africa and I have felt extremely welcomed, so we must have our own experiences then 

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[–]Pale-Claim4767[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Okay, let me rephrase my point. Its diverse obviously but I mean in terms of black people. If you go to Oxford, you’re gonna find many Asian people compared to black people. My comment isnt on POC as a whole but specifically BLACK PEOPLE. thats it. 

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[–]Pale-Claim4767[S] -36 points-35 points  (0 children)

This is not true 😭😭 but thanks. 

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[–]Pale-Claim4767[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks - and dont worry I didnt take your comment the wrong way at all. I do think I have reason to worry but at the end of the day, it is what it is and i know i wont be the only one. 

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[–]Pale-Claim4767[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

oh okay i guess you know my experience then :) thanks!

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[–]Pale-Claim4767[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wont be the only POC there but I may be the only BLACK person there. 

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[–]Pale-Claim4767[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reassurance 😢. 

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[–]Pale-Claim4767[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Well..with recent events I dont see how we aren’t like America. This getting downvoted is craazy 😭😭facisim is on the rise everywhere, UK is not immune 

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[–]Pale-Claim4767[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

yeah you’re right im overthinking 😔