University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Top Questions

Students seem to be very laid back and down to earth type of people

UNH is socially accepting. There is always something for someone!

I think minority students may feel out of place at UNH because it is a predominately white campus. Most students are from NH or MA and most of the people I know come from wealthy or well-off families. Students are predominately liberal, although there are some conservatives. Yes, I feel that different types of students interact here.

There is not a lot of diversity at UNH. The majority of students are caucasians and from New England suburbs. I think an African American may feel out of place at UNH. Most students wear jeans and a t-shirt to class. However, students are very diverse in personality. Everyone has different views socially, politically and religiously.

UNH is a hugely diverse school. We have organizations specifically for various races, religious groups, hobbies, interests, and nearly any walk of life. There is a very strong and present LGBT group, a Black Student Union, and the Diversity Support Coalition. These groups work to make students more aware of the diversity on their campus through events, lecture series, film screenings, and music. It's no lie that bias incidents do happen on campus, but they aren't just swept under a rug. Residential Life compiles all the bias incidents (posters, signs, graffiti, pictures) and add them to a gallery that students can observe. The gallery is there so students know it is happening and that it is not okay. Seeing the incidents in one presentation really opens your eyes and lets you know what's really going on in people's minds. So, while there are students on campus who feel the urge to make others feel inferior, there is a group willing to fight back and stand up. I think that's incredible. I don't think any type of person would feel out of place at UNH once they find their niche. The people who have trouble "fitting in" are usually the ones who aren't trying hard enough to find an organization that suits them best. It's your own fault if you're bored at UNH: there is just so much to choose from!

I do not think that there is too much diversity at UNH, but there is some. I don't think there's a specific type of student that would feel out of place at UNH, maybe someone from a different country. Most students wear casual clothes to class, jeans or sweatpants. I think the majority of UNH students are from the New England area, although some are far farther away. Most students that I know have a dependable financial background, their parents are paying for them to go to school. Some students are politcally aware, I am not so it's hard for me to say what other people are because I don't attend any events with politics.

I am a member of Alpha Phi sorority, so I am closely related to all whoa re in the greek system. I dont have many experiences with racial of other economic backgrounds. I feel as though many people are the same yet different here on campus. I mean there are a lot of different groups, likes,dislikes, but all students knwo they are in new hampshire in the rural areas for people are able to dress comfortably casual through out the year. Sweats and jeans are always around. I feel as though many students are from new hampshire or massachusetts where most people are aware of where others live and their surroundings.

Love the dining hall.

there little diversity

Greek like has made an inpact on me because without it I would not have attented many events and met a lot of other organizations on this campus that are really great.