In the present study, we examined the experiences of students on a predominantly White college campus in relation to their involvement in a living and learning community (LLC) designed specifically for racial/ ethnic minority (REM) students. The campus on which the present study took place was a mid-sized public university located in the Midwestern United States. Forty-one first year students participated in this study. We conducted six focus group interviews in which we asked participants about their general experiences being a REM on campus and about their participation in the LLC. The focus group data indicated various stressors related to race/ethnicity including marginalization, tokenism, and blatant or subtle communication of derogation. Participants reported diverse coping strategies to address these stressors ranging from passive inaction to cultural empowerment. The participants reported generally positive experiences in the LLC and perceived it as a safe haven with social integration, support, cultural validation, empowerment, and various resources.