Quinnipiac University Top Questions

Looking at the amount of people lined up for the bus to New Haven Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night it's understandable why some might think that

very

Well considering that over 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of QU is white and looks like an Abercrombie fashion show I would say it is a party school; however, the parties here do not seem any more frequent or wilder than other colleges

There's a good amount of truth to it

They are exactly true.

for the most part

Most of the people fit the description.

These stereotypes are completely inaccurate. While some of the people at this school are very wealthy, there are also many middle-class, average people. It took me a long time to find those people though, because a lot of people come here and are intimidated and pretend to have money. By sophomore year, you learn who's faking, who your true friends are, and who's not. There are more people here that are average than extremely wealthy, a lot of people just try to hide it. And just because you're an RA doesn't mean you are poor.

Yes, students are very focused on labels and go out of their way to show them off. some girls look like they are going to a club instead of a 11 am class.

The stereotypes exist for a reason. QU does have a large population of rich preppy girls and jocky boys. However, most of those girls and guys are really nice and there is a good percentage of people who are just your average person. I haven't found a lot of racism on campus though we've had a couple select problems with people being immature. I personally think it's a great school.