ProblemThe earth is a large physical realm with an increasing number of populations with every single passing second. The huge numbers of people exceeding the seven billion mark are different individuals, each with unique characteristics. This uniqueness creates a certain form of segregation, which commonly falls to the account of culture. Cultural difference, also known as cultural diversity, affects the daily life of every human being. The effects of this are divergent and the pursuit of knowledge also faces the same challenges posed by diversity (White, 361). The pursuit of knowledge has led students to travel and live in foreign countries while pursuing their own educational aspirations. The student living in foreign countries must adapt to the new country and its cultures. This ability to adapt to a new and very different environment is vital to their well-being during their time as students. While this may seem like a daunting and arduous task, it is worth taking the risks. Exposure to a new culture and environment brings a closer bond between the affected individuals. Foreign students have the opportunity to interact and learn about each other's cultures (White, 361). This exposure to new cultures fosters bonds and friendships between students that sometimes last a long time. However, this is a dying trend because current trends suggest that foreign students align themselves with students from the same community. They identify with those with whom they share a similar culture and exclude the rest of the student body. These international students should not segregate in this way for several reasons; they should instead socialize freely with students perceived as “local.” Proposal The int...... middle of paper ...... By keeping students in a central position, the government risks ruining international relations with its allies. The aforementioned allies may feel that the government is deliberately weakening their country and mistreating their citizens by keeping them in a central position, drawing comparisons to Nazi concentration camps. Works Cited Ramia, Gaby, Simon Marginson, and Erlenawati Sawir. Regulating the Welfare of International Students. , 2013. Print.Schiff, L. Margo. Immigrant students in public schools: To what extent do school leaders recognize, promote and utilize their cultural diversity? Southern Connecticut State University. 2008. Print.Spradlin, Lynn K, and Richard D. Parsons. Diversity matters: Understanding diversity in schools. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth, 2008. Print.White, Jeff. The educational spirit. Ann Arbor: Dirt Sheep Press, 2006. Print.