This is in response to Derek Sieberts Is a degree a fair trade for a students safety?

I am currently a senior in the Early Childhood Education program and I have attended classes at Starms Early Childhood Center. I had no problem driving all the way there.

I was afforded the opportunity to observe many classrooms. I was not harmed in the process nor was my car stolen from the parking lot.

Are you worried about your car getting stolen? I have a solution for you. Take the bus! Its free for UWM students, remember? There is a bus that runs directly to Starms (the 21).

Students currently in the School of Education came to this school knowing that this program has an urban education emphasis. Hello, we are in Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin. And yes, there are black people here. If you are scared or intimidated to work with students and parents who reside in communities like that of Starms, then you are in the wrong field.

This neighborhood was also described as unfriendly. I am wondering why that is? Because of the possible crime?

Last year in this neighborhood on the East Side, students were getting pistol-whipped. Scary, huh? I am going to venture that most crimes committed in this neighborhood are not targeting white female UWM students.

It is not the responsibility of the School of Education to protect their students. It is the responsibility of the students to have open minds, keep their eyes open if they feel unsafe and explore communities that might be a little different from the area that they are from.

I am offended that this article brings up the Bradley Tech incident. We are not talking about high school here people. We are talking about Starms Early Childhood Center where the oldest students are 8 years old. Is your friend scared of an 8-year-old? If she is I would suggest that she doesnt work with children.

From one country girl to another, welcome to the real world!

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