Is it appropriate to attend a minority career fair when I'm not a minority?

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Disclaimer: I feel this is a huge "NO-NO" for me to do, it would just make me look like an ass.



My university is hosting a minority STEM job fair with the intention of bolstering hiring rates for minority students. I don't have problem with this, especially with me being a white male.



My roommates however, are minorities, racially and also immigrants. They trying to convince me to attend the fair with them as to hopefully get interviews and jobs at the same company since we all have the same degree.



I think that the employers at the fair would look down on this and my fellow students would also disapprove of this.



Am I right in thinking it would be inappropriate of me to attend?






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    Disclaimer: I feel this is a huge "NO-NO" for me to do, it would just make me look like an ass.



    My university is hosting a minority STEM job fair with the intention of bolstering hiring rates for minority students. I don't have problem with this, especially with me being a white male.



    My roommates however, are minorities, racially and also immigrants. They trying to convince me to attend the fair with them as to hopefully get interviews and jobs at the same company since we all have the same degree.



    I think that the employers at the fair would look down on this and my fellow students would also disapprove of this.



    Am I right in thinking it would be inappropriate of me to attend?






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      Disclaimer: I feel this is a huge "NO-NO" for me to do, it would just make me look like an ass.



      My university is hosting a minority STEM job fair with the intention of bolstering hiring rates for minority students. I don't have problem with this, especially with me being a white male.



      My roommates however, are minorities, racially and also immigrants. They trying to convince me to attend the fair with them as to hopefully get interviews and jobs at the same company since we all have the same degree.



      I think that the employers at the fair would look down on this and my fellow students would also disapprove of this.



      Am I right in thinking it would be inappropriate of me to attend?






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      Disclaimer: I feel this is a huge "NO-NO" for me to do, it would just make me look like an ass.



      My university is hosting a minority STEM job fair with the intention of bolstering hiring rates for minority students. I don't have problem with this, especially with me being a white male.



      My roommates however, are minorities, racially and also immigrants. They trying to convince me to attend the fair with them as to hopefully get interviews and jobs at the same company since we all have the same degree.



      I think that the employers at the fair would look down on this and my fellow students would also disapprove of this.



      Am I right in thinking it would be inappropriate of me to attend?






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          Why not attend another career fair that is not minority focused with your room-mates?




          Am I right in thinking it would be inappropriate of me to attend?




          Yes, you are right - it would be inappropriate for you to attend.



          The point of this career fair is to allow business to connect with minority candidates.



          At best, you'd look out of touch with current affairs, at worst, you could end up as a meme or viral post.





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            Why not attend another career fair that is not minority focused with your room-mates?




            Am I right in thinking it would be inappropriate of me to attend?




            Yes, you are right - it would be inappropriate for you to attend.



            The point of this career fair is to allow business to connect with minority candidates.



            At best, you'd look out of touch with current affairs, at worst, you could end up as a meme or viral post.





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              Why not attend another career fair that is not minority focused with your room-mates?




              Am I right in thinking it would be inappropriate of me to attend?




              Yes, you are right - it would be inappropriate for you to attend.



              The point of this career fair is to allow business to connect with minority candidates.



              At best, you'd look out of touch with current affairs, at worst, you could end up as a meme or viral post.





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                Why not attend another career fair that is not minority focused with your room-mates?




                Am I right in thinking it would be inappropriate of me to attend?




                Yes, you are right - it would be inappropriate for you to attend.



                The point of this career fair is to allow business to connect with minority candidates.



                At best, you'd look out of touch with current affairs, at worst, you could end up as a meme or viral post.





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                Why not attend another career fair that is not minority focused with your room-mates?




                Am I right in thinking it would be inappropriate of me to attend?




                Yes, you are right - it would be inappropriate for you to attend.



                The point of this career fair is to allow business to connect with minority candidates.



                At best, you'd look out of touch with current affairs, at worst, you could end up as a meme or viral post.






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