After watching “Access Ain’t Inclusion,” I was shocked to learn how many colleges try to benefit from having people of color or low-income students yet do not understand how to help undergrad students learn typical college accessibilities. The host explained how there are two different types of low-income students: one with access to a private school and one with a public school education. The student who had a private school education understood how office hours worked and used them to connect with her professors. However, the student coming from a public school background, wasn’t able to understand the meaning behind office hours and was never able to make a connection with her professors. It’s as though they are helping the privileged and leaving those who aren’t to fend for themselves. This issue within universities makes it harder for students to succeed.
Colleges are not putting enough effort into helping those who are in low-income communities. They don’t allow them to stay during breaks if they have no home to return to. Some students cannot go back home, and they cannot acquire food. Colleges make it difficult for the low-income community, and they must understand that not everybody has the privilege of returning to a safe home with food and water.