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BU consists of a large diversity of students, in ever meaning of the word: diverse ethnically, geographically, socioeconomically, and religiously. While predominantly white, most (if not all) races and ethnicities are represented. Sure, there are a lot of rich kids (BU IS an expensive private school) but also students like me who wouldn't be attending BU without the generous financial aid received. There are students from nearly every US state, and many international students. I think it's invaluable to interact with students from different places around the country and world. From what I've come across, students at BU are very open and accepting to different backgrounds. I honestly don't even know the economic backgrounds of the people I've come across because no one is really obnoxious about it or flaunts it. I don't think anyone would feel out of place at BU. Since there's such a large student body, there's a niche for everyone.

The school is HUGE - and there are SO many different people from all over the states and the world. I don't really want to stereotype, because there are already so many stereotypes you can read about elsewhere on this site and in my review. So keep in mind - it is a city basically run by college students - I live here and work in the summers so I can tell you that it has SIGNIFICANTLY less people in the summer months. Cities, especially on the coast, are particularly diverse, as are the students of BU. And if you really can't find anyone at Boston University that you really click with, there is an entire city full of other college students.

Students really vary a lot as I mentioned before. A lot of the delineation between students has to do with where they came from before BU and where they think they need to be going. That will influence what college they go into, such as the School of Management, The College of Communications, or Sargent. The socio-economic background is really across the board. There are people who will never have to worry about student loans, and then there are people who rely heavily on financial aid. You'll see A LOT of hipsters, a lot of girls in leggings and oversized shirts and scarves, plenty of BU sweats (which you should only wear as a freshman or as a student athlete) and a lot of people wearing business suits to SMG presentations. But overall, everyone talks with everyone, and you'll figure out who your people are very quickly.

Students really vary a lot as I mentioned before. A lot of the delineation between students has to do with where they came from before BU and where they think they need to be going. That will influence what college they go into, such as the School of Management, The College of Communications, or Sargent. The socio-economic background is really across the board. There are people who will never have to worry about student loans, and then there are people who rely heavily on financial aid. You'll see A LOT of hipsters, a lot of girls in leggings and oversized shirts and scarves, plenty of BU sweats (which you should only wear as a freshman or as a student athlete) and a lot of people wearing business suits to SMG presentations. But overall, everyone talks with everyone, and you'll figure out who your people are very quickly.

There are a lot of different types of students at this school, and there is very little discrimination, which is great.

The student body at Boston University is very diverse. I was a greek but at BU you do not have to be. Less than 4{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body goes greek. The school has a liberal student body so racism and other hatred is a rare if ever occurring problem. To sit here and try and describe the students would take forever. With student groups for nearly everything, there is an opportunity to find 10-15 people easily that will become your best friends.

One word to describe the BU community is diverse. There are students from a variety of races, religious groups, sexual orientations, and socio-economic groups. I don't believe that there is one person that would feel left out in the BU community. Besides these widely known categorizations BU has over 500 groups so everyone can feel like they belong to something. There are a lot of students at BU from California, New York, Boston, and various international countries. However, I am pretty sure that there is a student from every state in the United States and a large number of different countries. Different types of students do interact at BU, most everyone is open to new things and meeting new people. If you meet someone in class, on an elevator, or in the dining hall, you will never feel rejected even if you just start small talk.

Most students on campus are between 17 and 24 in age, although my Freshman year I lived in a dorm next to a girl who was 16, and I've known people over 40 to attend classes. There are foreign exchange and foreign immigrant students everywhere, to the point where I hear a different language spoken every day. There are groups for many religions and ethnicities, as well as LGBT groups like Spectrum, environmental groups like the Environmental Student Organization and the Organic Gardening Collective, academic groups like the Pre-Veterinary Society and the Deaf Studies Club. Students dress casually, unless they are required to suit up for a presentation, as is common in the School of Management.

The students here are pretty friendly, especially if they're interested in a lot of the same things as you. It's easy to find those students by joining clubs or groups on campus. Additionally, the students here come from all over the country and all over the world so not too many students know other students when they get here. Because of that, everyone is eager to meet each other and make friends.

BU is a big school but it's not impersonal. Because BU is so large there are opportunities for all different types of students to find their niche and develop their interests. There are a lot of different ways to find your place within BU. The first way many freshmen find their place is through their dorm. Living in a large dorm like Warren Towers or West makes it easy to meet a lot of other freshmen very quickly. Some students feel really passionate about their specific school or college, make friends in their classes, join student government. About 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students are involved in Greek life so that's another opportunity for students (but it doesn't run BU, so don't stress if it's not your thing, you won't be left out.) If the groups above aren't going to cut it, don't worry, we have over 500 student organizations! Join the community service center, one of the largest student groups on campus; get involved with spectrum, BU's LGBT organization; audition for an a capella group or an indian dance team; attend a meeting at the meditation club; try out rowing on the charles river or learn what broom ball is (BU's most popular inter mural sport; and of course go to a hockey game! It might take some time to figure out exactly what your thing is at BU and to find your place, but that doesn't mean there isn't a place for you here! There are hipsters, there are nerds, there are international students, there are sorority girls, there are future politicians, educators, doctors, lawyers, and journalists (and often times these stereotypes and labels overlap). BU is the perfect place for motivated, open students who are excited to step outside of the comfort zone, challenge themselves, and enjoy college!