The Lack Of Cultural Diversity

It is evident that people who only surround themselves with others from the same cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds are only capable of assessing problems the in same way. It has nothing to do with their lack of knowledge on the issue, but rather to do with their lack of cultural diversity. Having a diverse group of peers allows for you to approach issues differently than expected. Cultural diversity has played a large role in shaping my life. I have been part of a transit family, moving over six times to four different states and then playing collegiate volleyball across the country. Through moving, I discovered diversity in each city, from the cultural norms in New York, to the southern hospitality that Arkansas offered. These experiences allowed me to have multiple interjections in my own

An example of cultural differences is that in New York City, a car honk is just a reminder to pay attention while in Arkansas it is thought as an offensive thing to do. Team chemistry is one of the most important intangible factor when it comes to the sport of volleyball. Every team that I have played with has combined players from different walks of life. Being surrounded by one another frequently, reading body language of your team and the competitor can become a make or break situation. My teammates had different approaches to handle issues on and off the court, but with our team being a diverse group of girls we were able to conquer our obstacles with approaches that might be considered unorthodox by some. This diversity led to a stronger, unified team that worked together to attain success. I always greatly appreciated the different teaching styles of my teammates and realized I quickly improved when I was exposed to different inputs. Based on my limited experiences of cultural diversity, it is easy to conclude that with a diverse physician assistant program I can expect superior