Anonymous, Class of 2024

At Scripps College, there are some resources geared towards Black students. However, our situation is a bit interesting, as we function within the Claremont Consortium. There are five undergraduate institutions, and we have an Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA), that gears more resources for Scripps students, alongside the other schools. 

I think that friendships at Scripps are not segregated by race, although I have a community of Black students I am able to lean on. Despite this, I do not feel wholly represented at Scripps. Oftentimes, I am the only Black person in my courses. I wish Scripps took more initiative in recruiting Black students, alongside providing the resources necessary for their success. 

Acknowledging my critiques, I would still recommend Scripps to prospective Black students. There is so much available on campus and within the Claremont Consortium. I ask them to consider affordability alongside community. While the Black community at Scripps is small, we are close-knit and welcoming. In addition, there are four other institutions that provide us with diversity, more than any other liberal arts institution.