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That's what a lot of different universities say on their college viewbooks for prospective students nowadays. It is a fact that most colleges and universities in America have become more aware of campus diversity. Therefore many have enlarged the international student or students of color population. Increasing student body diversity has positive effects on majority and minority students. One of them is that it increases interaction between different backgrounds and cultures that different races bring together to the same community. Another is that it helps shaping society, making an important impact on students' attitudes on racial issues. Students achieve more in a diverse community and tend to contribute more to the college.

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Milem, Jefferey. "Making Diversity Work on Campus: A Research-Based Perspective" Association of American College and Universities, 2008. Web.

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Smith, Daryl."Diversity Works: The Emerging Picture of How Students Benefit"Association of American College and Universities, 2008. Web. 15

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