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One of the main stereotypes at my school is that all Asians are smart.

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There really isn't a stereotype for students here at Boston University. Students are all very different and are motivated to do their own types of things. I guess the stereotype would be that there is no stereotype for students here.

BU is pretty diverse so it's hard to say that there is one stereotype. Greek life is only 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the school although it does have a presence. Sports is mainly seen in hockey and basketball. And while there are plenty of smart people, not everyone was a valedictorian from their high school.

I've heard positive and negative stereotypes about BU, a negative one being that BU is made up of a lot of rich/international kids with an elitist attitude, a neutral one saying that we're all hockey crazy, and a positive one that we're all in shape? 1/ there are a lot of rich and international kids. Elitism happens everywhere, it matters little what university you go to, and I would say that it's the rich american kids more than the rich international kids, however the Asian population at BU is probably the biggest clique I've ever seen in my life, of course that's me being ignorant because they probably look for other people who simply speak their language at first and then they get talking and become friends. 2/yes. truth. we are hockey crazy. I am in the college of fine arts and even the art students go to the games.\ 3/you honestly don't see many fat people at BU. Not sure why. maybe it's the new fit rec center? so nice and easy to get to that you just need to stay in shape? I don't know, I still gained the freshman 15.

A lot of people that were the above average in high school that did well without trying. People from every corner of the world.

BU students are generally considered to be fun, energetic, and innovative.

There is a stereotype of BU students as mostly spoiled rich girls and bro's heavily involved in Greek life. While there's definitely some of those types, I think the stereotype exists because those kinds of people who are involved in Greek life are the most visible. There are all kinds at BU, most of whom are brilliant and well-rounded individuals. Drug culture exists but is not as prevalent as drinking culture. Athletics are important but not pivotal. Overall, what strikes me about BU is the diversity of type and the fact that despite these stereotypes and the little truth behind them, most everyone is intelligent and interesting.

There are a few stereotypes at our school and within our school. To be honest, though, I haven't really paid attention; one of the most striking things about BU is how different every person is and yet how they all have a place here. Not one person is your typical "frat boy" or "jock" or any simple stereotype.

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