Racial and Ethnic Identities
Understandings of race and ethnicity vary by cultural context. Questions of perception, self, and community are magnified, challenged, and affirmed because of the differences in political, cultural, and social constructions of race and ethnicity. When you're exploring study abroad options, it’s important to begin to examine what it will be like to be "you"' abroad. The questions below are not exhaustive, but can be used as a starting point for thinking about your experiences abroad.
Questions to Consider
- What stereotypes exist about my racial and ethnic identities in my host country?
- What are the histories of non-majority communities?
- What are the histories and legacies of racial and ethnic tensions?
- What are the cultural, political, and legal attitudes towards race and racism in my host community?
- What is the political climate surrounding immigration? How does that impact how I might be perceived?
Resources
Hampshire Resources
- Hampshire College Lebrón-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center and Office of Multicultural and International Student Services
- Hampshire College Wellness Center
- Hampshire College Spiritual Life
External Resources
- Diversity and Inclusion Abroad-Racial and Ethnic Minority Students Abroad | Diversity Abroad
- White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
- Race Abroad: For Americans of Color Preparing to Live Abroad
- Meaningful Travel Tips and Tales: African American Perspectives
- Resources to Support Underrepresented Students | PLATO: The Center for Global Education
Financial Aid and Scholarships
See Finances and Funding for information on Hampshire funding and external funding for study abroad. Specific study abroad programs can also have identity-based scholarships, like SIT Study Abroad and IFSA. Sample options include: