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Have you ever experienced discrimination?

FELIX

8 Feb 2019 — 1 min read

Have you ever experienced discrimination?

Have you ever felt unintentionally, casually or subtly discriminated against within the college environment? What happened? How did it make you feel? How did it affect you in the long run? Felix is trying to start a conversation to better understand the impact this has on people by compiling some experiences from staff and students on campus. To bring this issue to attention and have your voice be heard please share your story by filling in the anonymous form.

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