Stephanie
Every school has every stereotype in some sense. We do have a larger than average "out" LGBT population, but it isn't the majority of the school at all. We are politically active and many are super serious about academics, and I'm guessing the slutty stereotype comes from guys who come to campus on the weekend and tell stories to their friends (whether they're true or not). I'd say we're an intelligent lot :)
Kelsey
To the first, yes, mostly. There are always a few exceptions.
At first, I didn't think so, but I was really underestimating the percentage of students that identifies as something other than completely straight.
Marion
Well - Mount Holyoke students are exceptionally smart and committed young women and we do have a significant number of students identifying as LBQ etc., but as with all stereotypes, this one is definitely too narrow. AND Mount Holyoke students are definitely not guy-crazy :)
Ariel
Nope! There are many openly lesbian and bisexual women. It is highly advisable that all applicants and students are acceptable of this. I would say that almost everyone is. There are a select few exceptions, but do not fret! There are always are those select few are a little bit different. MHC takes pride in each other's differences and I love that!
Sasha
Not for the majority of the student body.
Ryan
Yes and no, it is really a mix of people, but people assume that we are just a bunch of smart yet sexually-confused girls. There are more straight women here. Smith is really the school that is "gay". We have a large population of straight girls who are just like co-ed university girls. The real key is to be open-minded and learn to accept and understand others, even if they are different from you. It's a great learning experience.
Blake
Although the girls at Mount Holyoke are very smart they care and can have fun. Not all of us are lesbians but we do accept that way of life.
Andy
To some extent yes, but we are a very diverse campus and no stereotype can fit all the members of our community.
Barbara
Yes and no. Many of the students of Mount Holyoke question their sexuality at some point and nearly just as many experiment. A number of these are termed "LUGs" - lesbian until graduation. These are girls who come in, lose sight of men (easy to do), and decide that for the next four years, a female significant other is just fine. Upon graduation they immediately revert to men. Others continue through life as lesbian or bi, and still others never turn from their original identity as straight.
Maudie
Not at all. While there is an active gay/bisexual community, it is not an overwhelming factor. There are many people who chose the school because it has good academics and it met their needs in some way.