A turning point in Mink’s experiences occurred at the University of Nebraska, when she was assigned to the dormitory for international students, even though she was a United States citizen. She wrote a letter to the local newspaper protesting her segregation from caucasians students because of her Japanese ancestry. “Patsy was given a room at the University International House. This seemed fine to her at first, but she soon realized that the international House was only for “colored people”(non-white people even if they were American citizens like Patsy). They were not allowed to live in any other dormitory. When she discovered this, she was furious. She wrote a protest letter and mailed it to the local newspaper which published it.” - Sue Davidson (Davidson, page 111-113) She said, “I became an instant campus celebrity. Many students joined in this protest. Fraternities and sororities voiced their objection to the segregation policy. I was elected President of the Unaffiliated Student Association after only four months on campus."(Davidson, page 113-114)