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.