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I've actually had a pretty positive experience with other groups on campus. In my experience no one is out to offend anyone else, we're all trying to be openinded. To class, most students wear jeans, hoodies, and flip flops. Students definitely hang out in different groups- athletes, frats/sororities, theatre majors, honors students, math/science scholars, humanities scholars, computer majors- but I personally have friends from many different groups. Most UMBC students are from the area, or at least in-state. I think most students belong to the political left.

UMBC is a very diverse campus so everyone feels like they fit in somewhere.

There is practically a group for any racial or religious preference you may have, but I have not joined any per se and they are not so invasive as to make themselves fully known. I did notice some events for the LGT group; most recently a drag show that I didn't feel compelled to check out. Again, a student that seeks parties for them to hop into and a suitmate with a desk covered in booze bottled would have a bit of a time working the situation. Most students are from in state, and many commute, but it seems that demand for on campus housing is on the rise. Middle class is predominant. There is moderate political awareness, but it's rather quite and minor in scale. There is a mix of political orientation, but I'd have to say the majority is apathetic. I must admit, I am too. Students are not pretentious or overly cliquish. Most are general friendly and average. There may be a lack of zesty characters, but one can find enough friendly faces to get situated and seek out those who they can resonate with. There is alot of talk about classes, tests, and projects, but not so much about future careers, parties or future salaries.

The great thing about UMBC is that there is room for all kinds of people. It is one of the most diverse campuses in the country, and you can tell just by looking around as you walk on the main academic row. Whoever you are, whatever you like, you will find a group where you feel welcome. I will say that the campus seems to be a little left wing, but I'd say for the most part there is a good mix.

Very smart intelectual people.

UMBC's student body is largely clique-oriented, with little sense of community. Most prefer to complain that there is nothing to do on campus instead of actually making anything happen. There are a lot of people who sit around hoping that something interesting will happen, and who will gladly take part and join in if something does; however, very few will actively seek out or help promote community involvement.

i feel like they are a clique

diverse.

My experiences with all of the different races, religions, sexual orientations, SESs and other groups is that all are pretty much tolerated and allowed to be their own selves. There is so much diversity in all of those different aspects here on campus that there is a place for everybody and most groups seem to coexist and sometimes mingle with one another. As far as attire to class for students goes, some wear very casual clothes such as sweat pants, jeans, etc., but others wear more professional attire possibly because they come from work or what not. UMBC students are from all over the world. I would guess that the majority are from Maryland, but there is a large percentage of people from all over the US as well as the rest of the world.

Everybody is very tolerant of the various social groups represented on campus. There are student groups to represent just about any conceivable ethnicity, religious affiliation, or other distinction. The student body is very diverse.