Cleashae
Eastern's stereotype is that we're poor and dumb. This school offers so many scholarships to students and has such low tuition. Especially since we're next door to U of M, one of the most expensive schools in the state. We're seen as the school you go to if you weren't either smart enough or rich enough to get into U of M.
Summer
The stereotype Eastern has is the cheap black school. This is incorrect, while we do have a larger body of blacks than most, there are just as many other races and ethnic groups. The cheap stereotype comes from our lower tuition rate, which makes the school more affordable, not cheap in a rundown way.
Austin
Varsity Athletes (jocks), body builders, Boxers, frat kids, honor students, lots of commuters, book worms.
Bethany
Well Eastern Michigan has a large African American population, so I guess a stereotype would be that it is "ghetto", and while it may true somewhat, Eastern is a very open and friendly place. The janitorial staff keeps it as clean as they can and the facilities are very beautiful
Ryanne
The stereotype of students here on Eastern's campus is overwhelming classified as being "ghetto" or "thug". Many students on campus are of African American decent and are targeted as being low-class or dangerous. Going along with the term ghetto, there is a lot of slang in everyday vocabulary and frequent verbal altercations. This stereotype may be true in some way, but the majority of campus is very safe and middle-class. I do not see campus as a threat, like I feel when I hear the word ghetto.
Erik
The stereotype type at my school is that all of the students are jocks
Emily
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Jamere
The stereotype of the students at my school are that they are not as academically or athletically well as the other schools in the state. Many people say that individuals who go to Eastern Michigan University only did so as a last resort or it is because it was the only school they could get into. Others say this is a party school. The truth is, Eastern is one of the more diverse universities. People of all cultures and academic levels attend this institution. Our basketball and football team were MAC champions. Our other sports teams are doing very well. We are the 2nd school in the state to have a aviation program. We are as determined as any other university. We may be small but we pack a hard punch.
Allison
At Eastern, the diversity of the student population is amazing. So many people with so many backgrounds blend everyday trying to achieve a greater education. The main sterotype of people that I see is the huge population of spirited people. Eastern is such a happy campus!
Antonios
Eastern Michigan University is a very diverse community. There are no stereotypes because everybody is literally very involved in everything. Athletes are also involved in other student organizations, and some are in fraternities as well.