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If you want a good free education program apply. Even if you don't go, You reserve the choice for later. As for not fitting in, there is a possibility you wont fit in anywhere, even in a school that is populated by a great majority of minority students. Don't let your fears stop you from the degree or career you want. You will always have your family and the friends you have now. Email, send letters, IM, text, call. You'll be able to stay in touch with them.