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Californians are hyper sensitive, they really think racism does not exist in their state. Calm down and get a chill pill, thread is living on, go report me to a mod if you please but I need to do my research on this topic.
I haven't read most of the responses, but think you would have no problems in ANY of the cities mentioned, at least not due to your background. What kind of city do you want? Do you need a job? There are Indian people living in all of those cities (including LA; not sure where the "not Indian friendly" thing came from??), so it's not like you'd be unusual or stick out. Pick your city based on other factors.
To the moderator, I have been to LA and received a lot of animosity there. Talking to the South Asian people there they have told me about their negative experiences. Which I find odd, and this was in Riverside (where they resided) and they told me about the negative experiences they have had. Mainly talking about how people did not welcome them or accept them into American society.
I think all those cities would be fine. But I would look take a look at the demographics of the different schools you're considering. Find schools with a high (relatively speaking) South Asian percentage. Do a little research and see if the schools have a large and active South Asian student group. Contact the student group and try to talk with some of the members to see how they like their experience. The fact is, when you're in college, the area you live in and the people you interact with the most are going to be the area and people at the school. If you're nervous about having a positive experience, you may be happiest at a school that has a strong South Asian contingent.
To the moderator, I have been to LA and received a lot of animosity there. Talking to the South Asian people there they have told me about their negative experiences. Which I find odd, and this was in Riverside (where they resided) and they told me about the negative experiences they have had. Mainly talking about how people did not welcome them or accept them into American society.
Well, greater LA has one of the largest south Asian populations in the U.S. So, I doubt it's going to be much better anywhere else. You might as well think about moving to another country at that point. :-)
BTW, I suggest that you associate with people based on common interests you have with them rather than their ethnicity. What genuine interests and activities do you share in common with other people? That should be the basis of your friendships and relationships. IMO. That's how I meet people online from all over the U.S. and around the world.
You can't just walk into a community without any real connection to them and expect them to accept you just like that.
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There was a PBS special on last night, Los Angeles is the most ethnically diverse city in the world. There are 100 mosques, 80 synagogues, 60 Buddhist temples, hundreds of churches, several different cultures from all over the world.
To the moderator, I have been to LA and received a lot of animosity there. Talking to the South Asian people there they have told me about their negative experiences. Which I find odd, and this was in Riverside (where they resided) and they told me about the negative experiences they have had. Mainly talking about how people did not welcome them or accept them into American society.
Riverside is NOT part of the LA area. The LA Area is home to the largest Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese and Cambodian population in the country. LA >>> NYC for South Asians. Although NYC is an amazing city, for South Asians I have to say LA is definitely the best city between the two.
There was a PBS special on last night, Los Angeles is the most ethnically diverse city in the world. There are 100 mosques, 80 synagogues, 60 Buddhist temples, hundreds of churches, several different cultures from all over the world.
This is true.
The op is a troll. He's already posted this in the CA forum and we have already answered his question but he keeps insisting that we're all wrong.
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