Mixing of Cultures

So, there are people at LeTourneau from all around the world. And one of the things I noticed is that everyone here is very accepting and they help everyone out. 

For example, there are people here who didn't know what a bunk bed was. When that came up, the Peer Advisors (PAs) were very nice and explained what it was. Similarly, when I said ladysfinger, they took the time to go look it up so they could understand what I was trying to convey. They were willing to watch a Tamil movie with me, even though they wouldn't understand it, just to make me feel more at home. 

Today, someone asked me what a Bindhi is, and it just put this now into perspective. It made me think for a minute about exactly what it's purpose is. It's like people are learning about everyone else's cultures. 

The thing is, there is a large international community, which offers a platform for everyone to feel comfortable. No one person or culture is singled out, because every single person is unique. No one is made fun of because of the things they say, the way they speak, the foods they prefer, or anything like that. 

Because of this, no one makes fun of you for asking silly questions. The staff and Peer Advisors are really welcoming and are always willing to answer them.

It makes settling in much easier, because there is no pressure to fit it. How do you fit in when every person is different.