University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Top Questions

Some of the stereotypes about Illinois are that students who are not Greek are really excluded and that most students are Business or Engineering students.

U of I students give their opinions on fitting in, school stereotypes, and campus life.

What we're like, who we hang out with, etc.

A look at some students about cliques and fitting in on campus. I also share my views . . .

They're really smart. They throw a lot of parties.

Geeks.

Being a University of Illinois student myself, I'm very aware of the stereotypes that are tacked onto students at my school. Most people will tell you that everyone from the U of I is an over-privileged white student who comes from one of the numerous Chicago suburbs. Also, because of our Greek community-which is the largest in the country- most people stereotype us as a huge party school where the girls are stuck-up and selfish, the guys are bros and arrogant. The huge Greek presence, gives people the idea that all U of I students drink themselves silly and never go to class, all we care about is having a "good time." We're stereotyped to be very "clique-y" and each ethnic group stays to itself and there is no overlap. Also, we are said to have "very little diversity" on our campus.

geeks (specifically the engineers) Everyone is involved in greek life Some people told me that U of I students are mean so i guess that's another one

there's always a party going on

Smart, great school, good sports, school spirit, party school, diversity, activities, biggest greek school