Catherine Ahern thinks the University is lacking diversity, both racially and socioeconomically. While attending T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., Ahern said she had a very diverse group of friends and acquaintances.
"I felt like there was much more diversity in high school," Ahern said. "There is practically no diversity here."
This semester, Ahern has cut back on her involvement in extracurricular activities because she is tight on cash. She currently works at Abercrombie & Fitch in Fashion Square Mall. Ahern said she thinks University students are generally very well-off.
"It is to the point where you feel like you have to keep up," she said.
Her first year, Ahern shared a suite with two black students, twin sisters. Although they were involved in different activities than her, such as the Black Student Alliance and Black Voices, Ahern said the living situation allowed her to form friendships she otherwise would not have made.
"The opportunity to be in close proximity enabled that friendship," Ahern said.
--Compiled by Shannon Sturcken
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