University of Houston Top Questions

There is no specific stereotype at UH because there is so much diversity.

No, not at all! You can't really "stereotype" the students here at UH, because we are such a diverse campus that it's impossible to group us all into one category.

No, I know plenty students who are very intelligent.

No

Some of the stereotypes are correct. There is a large number of non-traditional students and commuters on campus. Also, I believe that a significant number of students transfer to UH or attend UH to be close to home/parents. I think that a significant number of students work throughout school.

No they are not. Please see the above.

Yes

Absolutely not. I live on campus and am having the typical college experience.

Absolutely not! Many students who do commute are active in student organizations where they get the chance to make new friends, gain rewarding experience for the real world, and even recieve the same "college experience" as those who do live on campus.

Yes the university is located in a pretty unsafe area but the crime level on campus and concerning students is extremely low and is most likely comparable to other universities in the state. Concerning the classes and professors, from my own personal experience I think the classes are actually a lot harder than other universities and the expectations of professors is higher too. As Dr. Bott would say, "you attend a grade A university and you should be proud of it". I have found that the majority of students in my classes are minorities but I think that by making ourselves diversified U of H appeals to more potential students.