Like the author of “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack,” I take for granted, and often ignore, the extent to which my white skin can be a asset. McIntosh says one of her privileges is knowing that her children will be accepted into school because they adhere to the standards accepted by teachers and students. I can relate to this because all of my educators and peers were also white. As McIntosh notes, my race allowed me to fit in with other students and be taught by professors who looked like me. This was beneficial to me because I still felt comfortable going to teachers for help, whereas a student of another race might have felt ostracized and too uncomfortable to ask for help. If that were the case, I would receive a better education simply because the color of my skin afforded me a better opportunity to associate with those close to me.