University of Arkansas Top Questions

Most students are from Little Rock. Small towns in arkansas or texas

I think just about any student can find a home in the social life of U of A. I love that we have a wide selection of people here, instead of sticking to the rich, snobby kids, or the ridiculously intelligent students. We may have both of those, but the campus doesn't consist of only them. We're a pretty laid back student body, and I wouldn't change a thing.

Racial diversity isn't the highest at Arkansas but is becoming more diverse every year. Most students on campus come from a christian background although other religious affiliations can be noted on campus. Most Students are from middle and upper middle class families. Despite being located in Arkansas most students are from urban areas such as Little Rock, Hot Springs, North West Arkansas, Dallas area, or Tulsa. Students from lower and working class homes would probably feel a little uncomfortable on campus. Most students dress conservatively and wear such brands as Polo, Patagonia, North Face, Columbia, Vineyard Vines, Sperrys, Clarks, and Lacoste. Very few people wear urban and teen brands such as Abercrombie, Hollister, American Eagle, Express, or other metro type clothing. Different types of students don't typically interact as much as they probably should. Students on campus are not as politically active as they could be, very low numbers vote on key university issues and the political scene isn't as prevalent as other universities although Bill and Hillary Clinton have both been faculty members at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Most students are from conservative families although there are many left wing supporters on campus. Students don't talk about how much they will or hope to make in the future, although most students are willing to discuss the degree they are pursuing.

i think arkansas studets are very diverse. You can find where you belong in any group of people.

different experiences with both, definitely had to deal with things I'm not used to

Its nice

I participate in the religious groups on campus. We have StuMo (Student Mobilization) and Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ). I don't know if anyone would feel left out here. The campus body is really diverse. You just have to be open to new things and new people. Well what you wear depends on which group you fall into. There are upperclassmen who dress professionally for class, that's not me. The the sorority group, which is known for wearing t-shirts with letters on them, jeans, uggs, and north face/patagonia jackets. When it's warm it just switches to shorts and sperry's. The frat guys wear a LOT of Polo. They wear the colored shorts, the polo shirts, and the backwards hats. Different types of students don't interact that much. After you establish yourself in a group, you kinda stick with it. Dining hall - Hmm... there might be a table of Asian students (they stick together), a group of all the Christian guys and girls that push a ton of tables together (they get really loud in the dining halls), fraternity boys with their backwards hats, and then a table of sorority girls that just rolled out of bed and are looking bad. I think most students are from in state. BUT there are lots from Texas too. Some from Oklahoma, some from Missouri. Few from Kansas, few from Tennessee. A lot of people have money, I would say that most people are somewhat politically aware, but not super active. I think most people are right winged. Some people in the business school (especially) talk about what they'll make out of school.

religion is semi forced any non Christian jeans, tee shirts kind of tables - greeks, asians, liberals, conservatives arkansas wealthy yes republicans yes

I am an active member of Campus Crusades for Christ. There is pretty much a place for everyone at Arkansas. Students wear everything from sweats to dresses when going to class. Different types of students are always interacting. There are way more than four tables of students in each dining hall, and they are not segregated. Most students at Arkansas are from Arkansas. Many come from well-to-do backgrounds. Students are very, very politically aware. They are predominantly left, but I am far right. Students do talk about how much they will earn one day.

there are all kinds of people here. its kind of like a big melting pot, and to my knowledge, no one really feels out of place or unwelcome. everyone sits with everyone else. everyone talks to everyone else.