Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines the word multicultural as: "of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures." I think I am becoming multicultural according to this definition. I have been really relating with diverse cultures. Me and my Black roommate get along great. We are talking about rooming together for the next couple of years. we are thinking about renting a house somewhere on campus. It is really expensive living in the dorms, and we think we would fair better renting a house. The people in the New Beginnings Christian group I am participating with are a very diverse bunch. I have a chance to talk with many different cultures participating in that group. I especially like learning some of the Chinese culture from the two Chinese guys in the group. The Black guys and gals in the group treat me like a brother, and I really appreciate the friendship that have given me. Guess what else has happened? Me and the gay guy from the Business/Marketing group are getting along great. I have learned to respect him being gay, and realize that I have my own life to live. I realize that our relationship has nothing to do with sex or sexual orientation. There are many people, who happen to be homosexual, and are getting their educations as well. They have the same right to an education as I do, and I think that I better get used to their presence on the college campus. Their presence on campus doesn't change the fact that I am a heterosexual male and will always be. Besides, he helped the group all understand the Business/Marketing jargon, and I believe that I have achieved an A grade for the course. Gay people are OK with me. I have really been dreading going back home. I have changed so much in this one short semester. I don't want to hear my dad and uncles talking about other people so negatively. I hope to convince them to let go of some of the negative stereotypes they hold and perpetuate. I will tell them of all the people I met in Akron, and how diverse the university campus is. I will tell them that I am a new and improved multicultural kind of guy. I'm gonna tell them that I don't want to hear the negative stuff anymore. I am sure they will have a fit. I will try to have fun upsetting them. I will get to see my mom and my brothers and sister. I will get to see my friends. What I cant wait for the most is to put on my boots, my ten gallon hat, and take my beautiful horse Brown for a ride. Yeehaw!
Multicultural definition retrieved 8-11-11 from Merriam Webster Online Dictionary. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multicultural
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