Morgan State University Top Questions

The common stereotype of Morgan is that its a party school, with out of control students who have unprotected sex and fight. This stereotype is not accurate. Though everyone likes to have a good time, it is more than frowned upon to be the failure in one's group of friends. Because we know that not only as an HBCU we are scrutinized but also by those who simply expect us to fail, success is not an option, and students are sure to lift as they climb the ladder to success

One of the stereo types at Morgan State University is that classes are easier because it is a Historically Black College/University. This is not accurate because the professors at the university are all highly qualified and many of them are Morgan Alumn. As an African American student, I enjoy the university because I am not only learning college level information, but I learn a lot more about black history then i could learn at a non HBCU.

Before I went to Morgan, I heard stereotypes that Morgan students focus on partying a lot. Now, this stereotype is not completely accurate. Partying is a part of the college life that many students indulge in. But other than attending parties with their spare time, many students focus on some of the many different organizations on campus, whether they are volunteer organizations, greek letter organizations and others.

The stereotype of students at Morgan are that they are lazy, party animals, and not in school to learn but to have fun. This stereotype is completely wrong the students here are very focused on school and are highly intelligent, with any school there are slackers but as long as you are strong-minded the distractions will not affect you.

The stereotype for students at Morgan State University is similar to ones at most HBCU's, that we all like to party and do not take our academics serious. Although these stereotypes do stem from a grain a truth is does not hold valid for the entire student body.

There really is not any type of stereotype at Morgan State University. Students just choose whether they want to be associated by a lot of people or by a certain few. Of course we have the usual athletes, frats guys, and "geeks" but at Morgan people rarely think of it in that kind of fashion. People choose who they want to know. This would mean that there is no accurate stereotype at Morgan State.

The stereotype for Morgan State University students is that they are ran by our Greek organizations and that students there focus more on partying than they do academics. this stereotype holds some truth but it mainly a falsity. Many of the leaders at Morgan State University, including members of the Student Government Association (SGA), are affiliated with Greek Organizations but that is not what got them to their positions. The SGA at Morgan State is full of bright, driven students that want to create a better social and learning environment for their fellow Morganites. As far as being a party school is concerned, Morgan State University's Student Organizations do hold occasional parties for the students but it is not the basis for social life at Morgan. They also offer educational, social, and even inspirational and motivational forums for the students. Morgan State University students understand the need to balance a social life and academics and the stereotype of them being solely socially driven is indeed false.

The stereotype is that of most students is that they are all alone tyring to complete coursework for their respective degrees.

A common misconception is that most of the students are undertaking work that isn't challenging; that is far from the truth. There are classes at MSU that are easier than others, but most work can be difficult and will require a student to be very thorough and meticulous in their assignments. Students are also thought to be slackers because they attend a historically black university.

The school gives itself the stereotype of being a "black" college when in fact Morgan State University has been a state college for over 40 years and open to people of all colors. I am not on campus enough to note if there are groups such as jocks, geeks, or stoners. I'm sure there are stereotypes, but I try to keep my focus on my classes and school work.