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Some of the kids that go here fit these stereotypes, but the majority do not.

Yes

These stereotypes are untrue. Quinnipiac Administration is working hard to diversify the student population as the 2011 freshman class is more diverse than ever. Almost everyone on campus knows or has been in contact with international students and there are many groups on campus that cater to diversity. However, most of the Quinnipiac students come from the New England, New York-New Jersey area, therefore, many of the students do wear the latest trends from Abercrombie. But that doesn't mean that we're all preppy, because its not hard to find girls in sweats on any given morning. Apathetic my ass. The Quinnipiac student body is showing a great interest in world affairs. This is true for the sole reason that there is a Darfur or Invisible Children showing almost every day by different groups. Not only that, but Quinnipiac students participate in a Nicaragua trip in which they build new homes for the residents. This year, they plan on transporting a tank of water for the Nicaragua community that costs several of thousands of dollars just to transport! We may not be all enthused about world politics and world affairs, but we are not blind to what is happening around us.

somewhat but for the most part people are nice

Generally speaking, yes. However, if you do not fit into the stereotype it is also easy to find your nitch. I am very politically and socially active, and I was able to meet like minded people without much problem. Although we are not the majority, we are working hard to make changes on campus. One thing that happened that was very "typical" Quinny, was when students were working on a "Go Green" campaign. I think its excellent that we are working towards making our campus more environmentally friendly, however the way they went about it was a little off. For example, they had tie-dying on the green. They had large tubs of waters, big paper signs advertising, and the entire time they were out there they were playing music. It was rather wasteful for a "Go Green" campaign. The fact that students were making the tie-dy was great, but there was also nothing teaching students what they can do to go green. So, while a lot of the people on the campus that day were encouraged to "Go Green" (which is great) none of them were given good examples of how to do so, but, they had fun. It's all just very typical Quinnipiac.

Some of the students are these things, but you can find plenty of people who are diverse in many ways.

Although Quinnipiac may say otherwise, these stereotypes are very accurate.

to a degree, but you would be hardpressed to find a school that doesn't have these types of people. college is what you make of it, and finding true friends is half the fun.

For the most part...

well, there is a girl majority, and there do seem to be a lot of guido boys, but that really fares well for good guys. and there are yuppies at every college that costs upwards of 40 grand