One of the best things about MIT is the de-emphasis on race or ethnicity. It gets to the point where there is just so much diversity that you don't notice when majority and minority roles become switched. I was in a meeting for Camp Kesem last night and someone made an off-handed comment "Right, because you're the only Indian here." It took me a few minutes to realize that she had been completely joking because the group was in fact comprised of four Indians, one Asian, and me (white). When it was brought up again, my Asian friend said she hadn't even noticed and I realized that the thought hadn't crossed my mind either. It was such a non-issue.
One of many reasons I love this place.
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