*I gave my students a writing assignment asking them to tell me about themselves and their heritage. I was hoping to get to know my students and find out who they are and where they come from. I went on to explain that if they were to have a foreign exchange student come live with them, what would they need to know to fit into your household and family. What unwritten rules do you have? What makes you different than me? I read an article stating that if minority students could write about themselves they would have a higher gpa and would participate more in classes where they felt valued. Here are a few answers I received: I am Hispanic and I eat tacos; Rule number seven: when it is Thanksgiving always offer to help cook- do not offer the house to host it though; I am different than you because I am a young guy and your a old chick. Sigh.
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