2.3. Statues, British Perceptions of the U.S., and Incoming Classmates

Andrew Somerville, Suniya Nsehti, and Nathan Gage are rising freshmen in Princeton's Class of 2024. After introducing themselves and describing a favorite Pastime (1:29), they join Susan to discuss Perspectives (6:13) on statue removals, protests, and Nathan's perception of the U.S. as a student from the U.K. During Platform (28:49), the students discuss education reform and affirmative action. For Princeton (53:10), the prefrosh discuss what they are looking forward to at college and ask questions about Princeton to Susan. Finally, for Pitched (1:06:19), everyone answers questions from listeners, giving thoughts on remote learning, movie/show recommendations, and cancel culture.

Resources mentioned: The Black Curriculum: https://www.theblackcurriculum.com/. TikTok with Suniya and her friends: https://vm.tiktok.com/JRykX35/  Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black man: https://www.youtube.com/user/Eacho18  Black Ivy Stories: https://www.instagram.com/blackivystories/

Chapters

• 1:29 Introducing the guests.
• 3:07 Pastime: Each student briefly describes a favorite pastime of theirs.
• 6:13 Perspective: Removing statues of racist figures.
• 13:04 Perspective: Protests in New Mexico and North Carolina. Also, apathy.
• 19:29 Perspective: British perceptions of the U.S., witnessing inequity at Princeton, and comparing U.S. tuitions with those in the U.K.
• 28:49 Platform: The Black Curriculum and reforming education in both the U.S. and the U.K.
• 40:15 Platform: Affirmative action.
• 53:10 Princeton: What to look forward to and questions for Susan.
• 1:06:19 Pitched: How do you feel about remote learning, would you take a gap year, and movie/show reccs?
• 1:20:36 Closing remarks: Susan calls for Trump supporters to be on the pod, thoughts on cancel culture, and stop asking your Black friends to teach you about racism.