Being an outcast in my community. What do I value about Columbia?

a diverse community IN COLUMBIA

Being the only bisexual on my campus the tension between my peers has always been awkward, while they try to keep their composure it clear to see they're still unaccustomed to bisexuality. The tension between my peers and I has always been awkward. Males hold discontempt for my flamboyance and females dislike my masculinity. Without anyone to relate to and a community that only sees black and white feeling accepted is all I've aspired too.

I want to join a community that works to end these indiscretions, a community that is more inclusive, a community like Columbia. It has been my aspiration to become a pioneer in Columbias Queer Alliance and indulge in a world of innovation. I look forward to joining peers in the GS Alliance and supporting LGBT+ members and becoming whatever we need for each other and joining the Proud Colors movement as we empower queer and trans students of color.

Being an outcast in my community I have yet to understand what it means to be apart of a community that invites all forms of diversity. Columbia's prowess to encompass a diverse community and include various identities in its society has worked like a siren making me succumb to its enchanting influence. I'm filled with hope that I can become one a pioneer at Columbia and join countless others as we move toward what we value most, equality and inclusion.

Daryl, don't just focus on the social inclusiveness as the value that you hope to pursue and achieve when attend Columbia. While your being a social justice warrior is admirable. That should not be focal point of your desire to attend Columbia. Try to present at least 3 things that you value about attending the school. Aside from the social inclusiveness, talk about the educational factor, which is the foremost reason you will be attending the college for. Then include a statement about the educational programs, both social and academic that shows the students that they have value in the world. Internship programs or professors known to be helpful to diverse students would be a good aim to include as a value that led you to Columbia. Even better, why not look into your own personal values and try to highlight something about that in relation to Columbia's student community or faculty? You have a very strong social reason for valuing Columbia. Balance it out with another value. There is no need for the opening statement because the direct answer lies in the Columbia Queer Alliance. All you have to do is add a personal or academic value to the statement to create a balanced response.