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Everyone at Knox is helpful, respectful and knowledgeable.

My fellow students at Knox were some of the most dedicated learners and thinkers I've ever met in my life, even now that I've gone on to graduate school.

The challenging aspect of attempting to describe the students at Knox is where to start. We have a robust community that features students from over 40 countries and states. Additionally, our students are engaged in pre-professional clubs, cultural clubs, and clubs that are just centered around a shared activity, example: pre-law, pre-health, Lo Nuestro, Asian Student Association, and grill club.

Many may wonder if what you are reading in the brochure ad are all lies or is there actual truth to it. Hmm, honestly some of it is and some of it isn't. As a person of color, despite what people may want to believe, it can be a struggle. I'm from a diverse place -- Chelsea, NY (downtown NYC). I've never felt so racially aware until coming to the midwest. It feels like they're so far behind in a lot of regards, but it doesn't mean you cannot have a great time none the less. There are so many clubs, organizations and other type of outlets that you will definitely find a place and group of friends for you. Like any experience, college (for the most part) is what you make it. If you put out positive energy it will come back to you, and vice versa. Overall, I think there is a lot of support shown to differing racial, religious and gender groups. I-fair shows this best. It an event put on every year uniting all the different ethnic clubs on campus. It's a big day. In the beginning its food representing all different ethnic groups and it is so yummy. Then, later on in the evening, performances from each cultural organization (dance, song, etc) which attracts an enormous crowd, including people from the town

- Anyone not falling under the 'jock' label or the 'outcast' label will feel out of place at this school. - Many international students, but very little interaction between different cultures, races, and financial backgrounds. - Students are apathetic; mostly leftist and non-religious.

My class mates at Knox College were all extremely passionate; passionate about learning, about helping one another and their community, about building a strong a community, and there is nothing more inspiring than learning along side them.

Either pretencious or chill but you know them all and just deal.

The students at Knox are the most motivated and entertaining people you will ever meet, and you will never encounter anyone else like them in the world because their individuality makes them the reason Knox is so incredible.

People at Knox are "Knox Awkward," which means that even the most "normal"-seeming people on campus are slightly awkward in some fashion; it's a term of endearment, more or less.

Very smart people who are competetive but there to help you out when you need them.