Marissa
If there is one I am unaware of it.
Malik
Diverse but friendly. Hardworking and dedicated.
Ayanna
Being a first-year, I am not yet aware of the possible stereotypes of the students here at UofL.
Gregory
From what I have heard the school revolves around sports and academics so I would say the sterotype is Jocks and geeks. I enjoy the school and the environment and I think it is great for just about anyone.
Peter
The stereotype is that you are either a commuter or an athlete. The commuters generally don;t get involved with any of the activities on campus and most of them live at home. You can always pick out the athletes because they have the red adidas backpack with the gatorade bottle. The athletes are really friendly and don't just stick to theur friends on the team.
Abigail
Many people consider the University of Louisville as ghetto, wanna-be college students. This is not true in the slightest. U of L offers a diverse range of people. From wealthy to poor, foreigners to locals, jocks to artists, and everything you may think of. There are tons of groups so every person can find a place to fit in.
Meagan
In general, students at U of L face the same stereotypes of anyone who lives in Kentucky (that we're all hicks who drive tractors and don't wear shoes), in addition to stereotypes about sports fans (how obsessed we are with beating UK), to give a few examples. There are also stereotypes within campus of other students - the typical nerds, jocks, preps, etc. that are present in just about any setting. And just like any stereotype about any group of people, of course these aren't very accurate. Although I'm sure there are some pretty big sports fans on campus, as well as some people that would be described by others or themselves as "rednecks," these assumptions are not in any way descriptive of every person on campus. People are complex, and take on many varying identities, and to prescribe to stereotypes is to limit people to just a few attributes that make up a much larger person.
Janna
There really is no single stereotype for the students at the University of Louisville. You meet people in your classes from all walks of life. It's really nice because I have the opportunity to hang out with whomever I want and I'm never put into a stereotype.
Heather
As a native of Northern Kentucky, when I chose to attend Louisville, the first (and second and third) thing I heard was that I "better learn to like country music" and that I'll "develop a country accent in no time". This is not true at all. UofL is very diverse. I have met people from all over the world with all different backgrounds. There is not just one type of people here, and you will find people with whom you fit in and share interests.