Southern Methodist University Top Questions

Yes

it depends on the people you decide to hang out with. being an athlete and a member of the Greek community, i have friends who fit the 'SMU stereotype' as well as people who are totally different from the 'typical' SMU student.

yes

Partly. Yes, the majority of the students come from wealthy families, but that does not mean everyone. Snotty, some are. All into the party scene, some. It all depends on where you choose to look. At any University you will see the stereotypes more if you limit yourself to looking in that direction. Just open your eyes a little wider and you will see that there are people like minded that will become some of your best friends.

of course there are people who are extremely rich and huge snobs, we go to a school that costs $40,000 per year there are bound to be people like that. but on the whole, no most of our school is not like that. people may dress well and drive nice cars but they are some of the nicest people i know here.

Honestly, this stereotype is more true than I could have imagined. But, it is definitely not true of everyone. It took some time but I was able to make last friendships with people who are genuine and don't care only about money and fashion.

These stereotypes are completely inaccurate. When I came to visit SMU, the people I met were so nice and inviting. They made me feel so at home, and I fell in love with the school.

To an extent. There are exceptions to every rule. I am greek and I have found the stereotypes to be of the few and not of the whole. Basically, it depends on you and the friends you choose and the groups you identify with.

Not entirely.

These stereotypes are not true, and they detract from all of the great things the school offers. I have met some of the greatest people I've ever known at SMU and a few who are spoiled by their parents, however they are still great people. The greek community is also a great social outlet, that is conscious of it's reputation and is making great strides to change it.