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Not at all. I don't think a single stereotype can accurately describe the many types of people that make up Amherst College.

Most are accurate, though I would contest the point that all amherst students can be stuck up. i went to another NESCAC school before transferring to Amherst. and i have a twin sister at brown, where i have spent a good deal of time. It is my opinion that Amherst students are not nearly as pretentious as those other places, and are in fact quite down to earth. there is almost no preppy atmosphere whatsoever, rather a cohesive desire to achieve.

no, not at all. many amherst students are laid back, cool people who are really normal. But most poeple at Amherst are pretty smart, no doubt about that.

Amherst students are certainly not cutthroat when it comes to academics; they are serious about their schoolwork but do not compete with each other over grades. While there are certainly some rich, preppy students, people come from a wide range of backgrounds. There are plenty of international students, and many students come from average middle-class families.

These stereotypes are accurate to an extend, but they are counterbalanced by other social activities and there are many students who don't party at all, and just work.

no

Mostly no.

Of course

Maybe for a few people, but most of the students at Amherst are incredibly interesting, extremely social, hardworking and genuinely fun to be around. It is the perfect fit for any personality.

It's true that students work hard, and can sometimes be a bit cocky, but in reality, even the athletes are smart kids who deserve to be here. The diversity is real, at least ethnically, racially, and geographically, but there is very little deviation from the staunchly liberal majority, which can at times make discussions on campus very one-sided.