Kyle
Generally, Indiana University - Bloomington is known at large for its outrageous history of college partying. With that, it's a common perception that IU kids go to school to drink. Of course, like any public university with a strong athletic department and a sufficient span of tailgate fields, many students here at IU certainly have their fair share of fun - and the majority of students have certainly exemplified this stereotype on more than one occasion. Fortunately, most operate under the motto of "work hard, play hard." We know how to prioritize, fulfill our responsibilities, and then wholly celebrate our accomplishments. What's great about IU is this: because there are so many students from diverse backgrounds and excel in different areas across campus, it's difficult to generalize the entire student body into one "common" stereotype. The Greek life generates a substantial amount of frat stars, but that's to be expected with any major university. The Jacobs School of Music brings in the devoted and incredibly talented musicians. The Kelley School of Business recruits high-potential, driven leaders. You'll find at least one stoner, geek, jock, and hipster in each of your classes - no particular type of student dominates. But most students can generally agree that there's always an excuse to celebrate.
Sinan
Th stereotypical student and Indiana University would be the frat or sorority kids. IU has a very big "Greek" community on campus, so a majority of people are in a frat or sorority, and some of those people fall under the frat guy stereotype. However, if you're not interested in Greek life, there are still plenty of people to make friends with.
Sarah
Indiana University has been heavily stereotyped for it's prestigious academic achievements. The majority of students are hard-working and focused on their education. With that said, IU students have also been stereotyped for their desire to have fun and party in Bloomington. While some students do like to let loose and party, most can achieve a balance of both social time and schoolwork. Indiana allows students the technology and resources to succeed academically; it really all depends on the effort students are willing to commit. The overall stereotype of an IU student, would be a smart and determined individual.
Devyn
Unfortunately, Indiana University has earned the reputation of Big Ten's party school, and the stereotype is something along the lines of frat star and sorority sister. This stereotype is far from the truth. Most of our students boast excellent GPA's and are quite involved. IU students are very active in the community as well as on campus. Most students attend a variety of events and are involved in some sort of club or organization. You'd also be hard pressed to find a student who doesn't do some sort of community service as well.