Northeastern University Top Questions

There are a lot of white rich kids and international rich kids, in addition to poor kids from various large cities in the US on scholarship (like myself and a few of my friends).

I think the stereotype is that Northeastern students are very business-oriented, and its a relatively true stereotype. The co-op program makes us more aware of how our classes relate to the real world and give us a taste of what we're in for. But still, it is a mixed bag and some students are more serious than others.

I don't think there is just one "stereotype" of the students that attend Northeastern University. We have international students come from all over the world to come here, as well as local and national students. There are no student groups that particularly stand out here, so no one considers Northeastern students to all be jocks or frat kids, etc.

Northeastern kids are often thought of as very hard workers. This is a well earned stereotype. In the summer, we take classes or work. During the school year NU kids will hold jobs both in industry and as a part of the NU community. Whether it's an internship at a nearby company or starting their own ventures, or working on campus as tutors, proctors, library staff or organizing events, Northeastern students are the hardest working in the city. We also don't get many stereotypes as partiers, drinkers, or slackers- those go to other nearby universities ;)

Northeastern students are generally stereotyped as being pretty bright. We aren't a big party school and Greek life isn't very prevalent on campus. The drug scene isn't prominent either. The thing that really characterizes us is that we all worked really hard to get here.

I'd say the most common and general stereotype that I've witnessed and heard from Northeasterrn students is that we are "Pre-Professionals". Because of our co-op opportunities, the culture of Northeastern students is to maintain a strong sense of commitment to academics and professionalism. Of course, there are other stereotypes on campus like "The Greeks," "The Stoners," "Internationals," and "Gym Rats" but for the most part, because Northeastern is so large in population and because we are in a city, it's not like high school where there are known cliques (except for perhaps Greek Life).

The stereotype of kids at my school is very preppy, label conscious people. The typical uniform is a northface jacket, longchamp purse, and tory burch flats or uggs. While this is true for a lot of people, there are definitely a lot of people with their own style. Another sterotype is that people like to drink a lot and go to parties or Irish bars, which again is true for a lot of people, but you can also find different things to do on campus.

A prominent stereotype appears to be that we are all old school New England prepsters, and a lot of students are. The majority of students originate from the Northeast states, however, Northeastern really is a melting pot of culture, and students from all around the world are attracted to our Co-op program. There is a little something for everyone, no matter what niche you associate with.

I'm not really sure there is a stereotype. I guess it's that people here party but are serious about work. The first half is definitely true, there is a fair share of partiers and people always seem to be going out to them on weekends. As far as work, it's hard to say. I know a lot of people aren't focused on school work, but we do have a huge emphasis on co-op, which means people work towards that a lot.

I have just studied at Northeastern for half a year, so I don't know much about the stereotype at Northeastern. When I tell others I am a student at Northeastern, people reply me by good or great. In my limited view, students study very hard at Northeastern. The Snell Library is open for 24 hours, and many students study there over the whole night. In addition, students are insightful about the policy and society and brave enough to take actions. Once, students organised Occupy Northeastern, like Occupy Wall Street, to protest high tuition fee. That may be true that people think students at Northeastern are great.