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My classmates are generally quiet at first in every class, but once the semester starts rolling vibrant discussion takes place and a friendly atmosphere envelops the rooms.

In general, my classmates are there to help each other and learn to become better professionals in the future.

There is a group on campus for just about anything. Each of these groups is involved with one or more activities on campus, and many are industry-specific. There is a group for Personal Finance, Retail, Interior Design, Fashion Design, GSA, Manga, Young Conservatives, etc. There ARE other people like you at Tech. Regardless of what you wear or the color of your hair, someone undoubtedly will complement you on a cute pair of shoes or a fun hair style. We may all be different, but we are a nice bunch of people who intertwine seamlessly.

My classmates are generally pretty normal people ranging from many different backgrounds and interested in many different things.

my classmates are ver dedicated and passionate to the University.

The students at Texas Tech are definitely diverse. While many of them are from various parts of Texas, Tech truly welcomes and has students from all over the United States and world. Tech also has clubs and organizations that encompasses and considers their diverse culture of students. For example, Tech has clubs like the hispanic organization society, Korean student association, the Vietnamese students association, and ,many many others. Honestly, I can't think of a student who couldn't fit in here at Tech. While Lubbock is primarily republican (as is the state of Texas) there are many liberal students as well so it creates a balanced mix. Should you wish to become involved in political discussion, there are clubs and organizations for that and there is also a debate team which has reigned number one in the country at Texas Tech this past year and years prior. Additionally, similar to the diverse students, financial backgrounds are also diverse and Texas Tech has accommodated for this as well. Many of our students require financials assistance, and Tech has an abundance of work study programs, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities. Also, the town of Lubbock has many businesses that a student could consider working for during their time at Tech.

The students at Texas Tech University are extremely diverse with a growing international student community and Hispanic student enrollment. The University provides a substantial amount of financial aid for students from low income families and continues to increase this amount every year, further increasing enrollment. Lubbock is located in the North West panhandle of Texas and is the largest city in that area, which encourages many students from the surrounding towns to attend Texas Tech. As a student body we represent an old-fashioned southern hospitality mixed with an artistic and unique modernity. We are loyal and embrace our fellow Red Raiders, on and off campus, with openness and friendliness. People address each other with “yes ma’am” or “yes sir” and will stand in the rain just to hold the door open for you. In all of my years as a Texas Tech student I have never come across someone who didn’t possess the deep feeling of consideration for other people that is signature to the Texas Tech community. We support each other and our alumni have formed a network providing resources for the University as well as its students. One of the misconceptions about Texas Tech is that its students are only interested in the social aspects of college and not very focused on academics. It is true that we are one of the most passionate and loyal student bodies in the country when it comes to our University, especially when our football team is playing against the University of Texas, but in my opinion this is just one of the things that make this an exciting and memorable place to go to school.

There is not one stereotype at Texas Tech University. I honestly see and experience every type of person around campus. When walking out of my all girls dorm, I see sorority girls in their oversized t-shirts, leggings, and New Balance shoes. Passing the music building, I see the typical "band nerds" overflowing the area as they toot their horns. Going through the Student Union Building, tons of lunch tables are pushed together to form one long table as the frat guys join to eat and talk. And going to the Rec Center, I can guarantee that anyone you see in that general vicinity will have their iPod in their ears and will be wearing athletic clothes to workout in! At any time of day or night, people are running on the trails, playing on the beach volleyball court outside, or tackling each other on the field in a rugby game! The library is another place that is always swallowing kids to absorb knowledge and then spitting them out when it has had its fill. Between the Student Union Building (SUB) and the library, there's no doubt that any kind of person can be found. I have to say that a lot more people smoke than I expected. It bothers me because I'll be walking behind someone on my way to or from class and all of sudden this big puff of smoke is headed towards my face...DUCK!!! No, not really. I just make a beeline for a path a couple feet away. But overall, I see an even amount of every type of person: black, white, brown, yellow, red, purple; republicans, democrats; small, big; dumb, intelligent; sad, happy; rich, poor.

The students at Texas Tech are very diverse. We have students from all around the world. There are so many groups that a student could get involved in on campus that every person should be able to find a place where they fit in and are comfortable being themselves. There are also so many places off campus that are geared towards college students that if you can't find a place on campus where you fit in, you will be able to find some place off campus where you fit in. When it comes to dressing for class, most students just wear jeans and a t-shirt. You will rarely find people getting all dressed up for class. Texas Tech is a very casual university where you can feel comfortable expressing who you are and be accepted for who you are.

The students are very diverse. My first semester on campus, I was heavily involved with the religious groups around campus. There are many groups to choose from, so you'll always find your denomination. There are several different racial groups; a lot of them can be found in the language building on campus. The majority of people I noticed on campus were part of a fraternity or sorority, so they dressed according to what was "in style". For example, Uggs, North Face, Toms, Sperrys, etc. Most of these people were wealthy, but not all of them acted pompous.