Rutgers University-New Brunswick Top Questions

The students at Rutgers are very diverse. Most students are from New Jersey, which I like because we can still see each other often over school breaks and summers. There is every, race, religion, ethnicity, etc. at Rutgers. There are very politically active students and there are students who could care less about politics. You can find every type of person at Rutgers. It makes class discussions very interesting because everyone has such different opinions.

The students at Rutgers are very diverse. Most students are from New Jersey, which I like because we can still see each other often over school breaks and summers. There is every, race, religion, ethnicity, etc. at Rutgers. There are very politically active students and there are students who could care less about politics. You can find every type of person at Rutgers. It makes class discussions very interesting because everyone has such different opinions.

There is one thing that is commonly said about Rutgers and that is Rutgers is a very diverse school. This is indeed true. I've met RU students who are from all over the US and even the world, who come from different financial and ethnic backgrounds. You don't just meet these students occasionally or once a year but you meet these diverse students everywhere. Personally, I think we're all prone to make judgments (internal ones at least) about other people who are different from ourselves or what we are used to but RU students are generally very accepting of different cultures. When I get to know my classmates, majority of them are not from the same area or of the same nationality as myself; I have gotten the chance to expand my cultural social network. Obviously, the biggest LGBT and harassment/abuse debates on our campus has been fueled by the suicide of Tyler Clementi. Although the criminals in this case are from Rutgers, I think this they are poor representations of what all Rutgers students are like; I believe they are better representations of their younger schooling experiences and the parenting they received. Not everyone is okay with those of other sexual orientation besides heterosexuality (could be due to religion or how they were raised) but rates of harassment due to sexual orientation at RU is relatively low compared to other schools. I think a good chunk of Rutgers students are politically aware, especially because much of politics affect schools and universities such as Rutgers. A few times this past year, students have rallied together in peaceful (but loud) protests around College Ave, especially to get the attention of our former president. However, I would say that another good chuck of Rutgers students are not politically aware or active and this could definitely be improved (perhaps by enforcing a mandatory politics class; being aware/active after all is a responsibility of every US citizen). As far as what students talk about, I can say with confidence that every students talks about something related to class at least once a day if not multiple times a day. I talk with my classmates, friends, family, and boyfriend about what I learn is class everyday, either good or bad. Most RU students pay a great amount of money to attend Rutgers and actually learning is a high priority among us.

Rutgers is a really diverse school, and also very forward thinking. So many races, religions and sexual orientations are represented, and I've never seen another student discriminate for any of these reasons. We have religious, racial, and LGBT groups at school that anyone is welcome to join, whether they belong to that group or not. There are also students of ALL socio-economic statuses at Rutgers. But we do not let these categories define us or our friendships. When it comes down to it, we are all Rutgers students, and there is a camaraderie that comes with that. There are always different "types" of students interacting. The majority of the students are New Jerseyans, but that doesn't mean there aren't other students from all over the country, and world, here at Rutgers. Some people come from as far as China to attend school here. Another cool thing is that kids are definitely politically active and aware. There's a huge amount of Environmental activism at Rutgers, which is really cool. Kids are always asking other students to sign petitions around campus. Rutgers is really just one big happy melting pot, and there is something for everyone. Everyone is able to be their selves without worrying what other people think.

It usually depends on the student's major that varies their social life; usually science majors spend more time in the libraries and the libral art majors have more time to socialize.

They are well rounded individuals, from diverse background, and focused in their academics.

The students in the theatre department are all goal oriented, friendly, and team players.

My classmates are eager to learn, always trying their best and always worrying about their grades at the end of the semester.

My classmates are sociable and i am glad i was able to make friends real easily.

My classmates are attentive, always willing to help anyone who needs assistance, and try to make class interesting with the rigorous questions they ask.