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That they are party animals and they have risen to the stereotype.

The common stereotypes for Howard students are that we are stuck up, very fashionable, and exclusive. I have not met an alumni who has not been proud of their attendance at Howard. Most people rep Howard for life, and I know this first hand because my grandparents, most of my aunts and uncles, my mother and her friends, and other friends/relatives have attended Howard. When I got accepted, many of my African American coworkers and peers were really supportive and "wowed" that I got in. Bison pride never dies. Moreover, if you were to walk through campus during the week, you will see women and men dressed up just to go to class. Not everyone does this, but it is not uncommon. Women will wear heels, jewelry, skirts, dresses, etc, the latest fashion is always exemplified on campus. What surprised me the most was the men wearing bow ties, polos, nice shoes, and looking very clean cut. I kind of like how the fashion culture keeps me from wearing sweats and pjs to class. I'm almost never wearing the latest trends, but I definitely spend some time on looking good (except on days when I don't go anywhere). It keeps me from getting too lazy, and who doesn't want to look good? Finally, Howard is very exclusive. It is so easy to get caught up in the Howard life and not explore DC at all. Howard has so much diversity, many activities/organizations, and culture that people may deem is unnecessary to go anywhere else. However, I recommend expanding your horizon and getting into the DC life as well. There is so much out there that will complement your Howard life. It's as simple as getting on the metro. Don't wait for your friends to finally get around to going places besides the club; going places by yourself sets you up for meeting others easily. That means more contacts and networking down the road...

The stereotype of students at Howard University is that they are stuck up and not very personable. For the most part, that is untrue. The way I see it is this - in the real world there are many different types of people. There are people who expect others to worship the ground they walk on, and there are people that realize they have to work for everything in life. While there may be a few stuck up people at Howard, the majority of students are not like that.

The most common stereotype about Howard University students is that we are stuck up. However, this rumor is not true. While many people come from affluent families, there are still others who have not, even so, Howard University students are hard workers who value their education and take it seriously. I was welcomed with open arms by many my freshman year. The Bison family is definitely a close knit one.

There are a lot of Greek organizations on campus so there is a stereotype that everyone on campus is Greek, which isn't true. It is also assumed that these are the most popular students which is also not true, but these students do tend to be the most involved and the most visible.

That we only care about fashion, parties and Greek life. We have so much more--there is a rich history that definitely impacts the experience but I see it as nothing more than enriching and something that can further connect people to their roots.

The stereotype of students at my school is that they have this elitist attitude because they attend Howard University. For some students this stereotype is true. But for a majority it is inaccurate. I've met a lot of nice people there who are just looking to get their education.

The stereotype of students at my school is that they have this elitist attitude because they attend Howard University. For some students this stereotype is true. But for a majority it is inaccurate. I've met a lot of nice people there who are just looking to get their education.

A common stereotype is that Howard Students are stuck up. This is partially true like any stereotype. Yes, there are students that seem to want to live up to this stereotype but there are also a great number of just normal down to earth students.

A common stereotype is that Howard Students are stuck up. This is partially true like any stereotype. Yes, there are students that seem to want to live up to this stereotype but there are also a great number of just normal down to earth students.