Reflection Essay On Culture And Diversity

When I was introduced to the Uopeople as a possible option to pursue my academic studies, I grabbed the opportunity. As I watched the endorsed videos from past and present students, I recognized the opportunity to network and be a part of a multicultural environment. Have I benefited from that diversity? The jury is still out with that verdict.

During my orientation process at UoPeople, I first recognized the different participant’s list from different countries. At that time I was a bit absent-minded on the “culture” aspect of the team. I did notice, however, that one of the admissions prerequisites is that students should be able to speak, read and write fluently in English; hence I took it for granted that communication would not be an issue (wishful thinking on my part). But, during, that time I had a misunderstanding with one student. It appeared that I was a bit insensitive towards his writing. His contribution to the discussion forum had a fifty-seven percent plagiarism level, and I was not quite sensitive with the way I pointed it out to him. He did not take too well with me speaking of the issue. That week in question

Diversity provides a fundamental outlook on issues, our perception of events and the manner in which to solve things as well as sum up events around us or in the world. An (A +) strength of diversity I would admit. More importantly, diversity assists with self and situational expressions where it strengthens the value of members’ contribution (Grosse, 2002). There is, of course, a possibility for people from different backgrounds who work together. Occasionally there may be value conflicts especially as differences are the origin of miscommunication. On the other hand, diversity can be an efficient, way to overcome differences, promote ideas and put forward a unified plan or