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The University of Guam has over 2,800 students as of this current spring semester. About 45% are pacific islander, 47% are Asian, 3% are white\/non-Hispanic, 0.5% are international students, 1% are Hispanic, 0.4% are black\/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and the other 3% are unknown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With these statistics, UOG has become a well-diverse environment, especially being the island\u2019s only University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As both ethnic backgrounds are diverse and unique, there are many reasons to celebrate and honor the pride students take in their culture. In this story, we look at how students perceive diversity in UOG and what barriers they may face with underrepresentation on campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nA Chuukese student demonstrates a cultural practice at the UOG Charter Day 2023 event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nUOG student poses at the Tritons Out Loud event in the Calvo Field House in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Riko Ichikawa, a freshman Accounting major at UOG defines diversity as acknowledging that everyone brings unique perspectives and experiences to the table. \u201cIt means valuing differences rather than trying to erase them,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ichikawa is Japanese, but was born and raised on Guam. UOG was a natural choice for her. She believes that UOG does well in honoring and respecting the diverse cultures on campus through cultural events and student organizations. However, she does feel the need for UOG to improve representation in curriculum, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are moments on campus where students feel \u201ctalked down upon\u201d by some faculty and staff. Believe it or not, it happens quite often. Some faculty and staff treat students differently because they are \u201ckids.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students are often judged by the way they act or do things on campus. As a result, some students feel constrained and develop the feeling of not belonging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCoping with the challenge of feeling underrepresented can be difficult, but some strategies that may help include seeking support from student organizations that share your background or identity,\u201d Ichikawa said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She notes the importance of speaking up. \u201cRemember that you have a valuable voice, even if it\u2019s not always recognized by others,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chauntae Quichocho, a senior majoring in Chamoru Studies for Education admits that she has had experience of feeling underrepresented in some of her classes. \u201cI do feel that there needs to be more local professors here on campus to be able to relate to the kinds of cultures, traditions, and values of the students,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStudents pose as they showcase the Chamoru Studies program at the Charter Day event in 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With UOG professors also being culturally diverse, they come from different ethnic backgrounds with their own traditions and practices. Some professors may not understand the struggle that students face outside of their academic life to make ends meet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On top of student\u2019s studies, some work part-time jobs to help pay for bills. Some are even the \u201cbreadwinner\u201d or \u201chead of the household\u201d in their families as a working-student. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the focus of the faculty is to ensure excellence in academics, students feel that the need for a stronger accommodation in understanding the life behind the academic door must be represented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To overcome this battle, Quichocho talks to a mentor who she says is working hard to ensure that others do not have to experience the same feeling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How are students finding success in the midst of the cultural barriers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oxaly Orichiro, a senior in UOG says that her motivations outside of campus brings her to the mindset to keep going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She spends her time outside of campus hanging out with her family and friends, embracing the moments she shares that bring her closer to her spirituality. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOxaly Orichiro poses in front of the Chuuk Student Organization hut at the Charter Day 2023 event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI don\u2019t really focus on challenges. There will always be challenges, I\u2019m sure of that. I focus on the positive and getting through with my classes,\u201d she said. Orichiro is a Chuukese student seeking a degree in public administration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
UOG continues to strive for unity in diversity with being the only university on Guam. Students stay resilient with the challenges and still continue to seek success for themselves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The University of Guam has over 2,800 students as of this current spring semester. About 45% are pacific islander, 47% are Asian, 3% are white\/non-Hispanic, 0.5% are international students, 1% are Hispanic, 0.4% are black\/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and the other 3% are unknown. With these statistics, UOG has become a well-diverse environment, … <\/p>\n
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