Natasha
Some of them, but Amherst is truly an extremely diverse college.
Jen
students are not generally awkward, but i think we console ourselves after a night of mayhem or an embarrassing moment by saying that we are all awkward. preppy/rich? sure, there are kids like that, but there's also a ton who's not.
Julie
Some of the professors remain from the old amherst era. And it does feel like everyone around you, for the most part, is either way richer than you are or, these days with Tony Marx's campaign, way more poor. The liberal thing is much more true- conservatives have voiced feelings of ostracization. But so has everyone else.
Tristan
I'd say that, to a large extent, the stereotypes listed above can be found in a very large chunk of the student body. I'd say the majority of the school doesn't fit that mold. However, there are enough arrogant, boarding school pedigreed Abercrombie and Fitch lovers to really stand out at such a small place.
Reese
These stereotypes capture the basic idea of Amherst with a few exceptions. The academics are predicatably strong, with a committed faculty and determined students. Athletics are a large part of life on campus, with about a third varsity athletes (and the majority of the rest play intermurals and/or take pride in their classmates athletic achievements). The vast majority of the student body are openly liberal, but their are some quiet conservatives. The students are more diverse racially than people assume, and a large portion of kids come from public schools.
Madeline
Any generalization about Amherst is untrue. There are some rich kids, a few hippies, some brainy nerds, and people who think they are huge partiers, but the parties at Amherst are nothing like those at a bigger school.
James
For preppy and cocky, I would say its probably true for just over half the student body. For liberal, It's true for 99{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of campus, and there is only one conservative professor left, who is probably going to retire soon anyways.
Joanna
On the whole, absolutely not. Amherst students are a diverse, hardworking, fascinating bunch. People who you might associate with this stereotype--legacies, maybe some athletes-- are intelligent, motivated, and bring a lot to the school, as does everyone else.
Scott
No, many students, especially those who participate in some sport are also involved in many extracurricular activities.