Rutgers University-New Brunswick Top Questions

A stereotype for us physics students is that we're all nerds and super smart. This is not necessarily the case; we just work our butts off with the course load we have.

New Jersey holds stereotypes I am more aware of then solely Rutgers, but I never met a soprano or snooky, so no stereotypes are not true.

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When most people around the tri-state area think of a Rutgers University student, they may categorize the student into a certain stereotype, which usually ends up being false. The most dominant stereotype of a Rutgers University student is “partier” perhaps because of College Avenue and its plethora of fraternity and sorority houses which host a good amount of parties throughout the school year. This categorization may be true for some students here, but the majority of students do not fit into this group. It is true that once Thursday rolls around, you may see more students roaming the streets of New Brunswick, New Jersey looking to satisfy their social cravings. This is usually true for all colleges and universities around the world, especially for freshmen who are looking to make new friends and experience independence. However, these “party people” definitely do not comprise the majority of students at Rutgers University. You will find a huge array of students in the libraries across campus, captivated by their textbooks as well as others hanging around dining halls or campus centers. There are always a variety of options here at Rutgers University, and parties are not at the top of that list. It is about prioritization, and from what I have seen, most students at this university value grades and education over partying. With the new additions popping up all over campus, I think that this stereotype will evolve throughout the years and shine a brighter spotlight onto what Rutgers University truly aspires to be: diversified.

When most people around the tri-state area think of a Rutgers University student, they may categorize the student into a certain stereotype, which usually ends up being false. The most dominant stereotype of a Rutgers University student is “partier” perhaps because of College Avenue and its plethora of fraternity and sorority houses which host a good amount of parties throughout the school year. This categorization may be true for some students here, but the majority of students do not fit into this group. It is true that once Thursday rolls around, you may see more students roaming the streets of New Brunswick, New Jersey looking to satisfy their social cravings. This is usually true for all colleges and universities around the world, especially for freshmen who are looking to make new friends and experience independence. However, these “party people” definitely do not comprise the majority of students at Rutgers University. You will find a huge array of students in the libraries across campus, captivated by their textbooks as well as others hanging around dining halls or campus centers. There are always a variety of options here at Rutgers University, and parties are not at the top of that list. It is about prioritization, and from what I have seen, most students at this university value grades and education over partying. With the new additions popping up all over campus, I think that this stereotype will evolve throughout the years and shine a brighter spotlight onto what Rutgers University truly aspires to be: diversified.

When most people around the tri-state area think of a Rutgers University student, they may categorize the student into a certain stereotype, which usually ends up being false. The most dominant stereotype of a Rutgers University student is “partier” perhaps because of College Avenue and its plethora of fraternity and sorority houses which host a good amount of parties throughout the school year. This categorization may be true for some students here, but the majority of students do not fit into this group. It is true that once Thursday rolls around, you may see more students roaming the streets of New Brunswick, New Jersey looking to satisfy their social cravings. This is usually true for all colleges and universities around the world, especially for freshmen who are looking to make new friends and experience independence. However, these “party people” definitely do not comprise the majority of students at Rutgers University. You will find a huge array of students in the libraries across campus, captivated by their textbooks as well as others hanging around dining halls or campus centers. There are always a variety of options here at Rutgers University, and parties are not at the top of that list. It is about prioritization, and from what I have seen, most students at this university value grades and education over partying. With the new additions popping up all over campus, I think that this stereotype will evolve throughout the years and shine a brighter spotlight onto what Rutgers University truly aspires to be: diversified.

Rutgers New Brunswick rejects attend Newark, ghetto,drugs, not very smart, commuters

The stereotype is that we're sloppy drunks who sleep around unprotected

I think the biggest misconception is that all students who attend Rutgers focus on partying first and then their academics. While there is a large percentage who are, with 5 campuses and around 40,000 total undergraduate and graduate students, Rutgers is truly a place for any and everyone. The actual statistic is that 2/3 or Rutgers students stop at 3 or fewer drinks and 1/5 don't drink at all, which shows that the percentage of heavy drinkers seems to overshadow the academia that Rutgers has to offer.

When people hear "Rutgers," they often think party school. Students at Rutgers are sometimes stereotyped as hard partiers rather than determined students. Although there is a prominent party scene in the neighborhood along College Ave, partying is certainly not what Rutgers is all about. Rutgers has more majors, minors and concentrations than I can list, and students are enthusiastic and passionate about their individual studies. There are also countless resources and organizations for rewarding on campus involvement that do not include partying. Most students I know are involved in a extracurricular pursuit that corresponds with their major or academic interests.