University of Rhode Island Top Questions

What is the stereotype of students at University of Rhode Island?

Joanna

I haven't heard of any yet, maybe that there are a lot of "guidos"?

Drew

Since the university has had an image as a party school portrayed for some time, the fairly recent changes away from that mindset haven't really registered yet. As a result, everyone still thinks that people come to this school for its entertainment value, not for a good education.

Dylan

Some stereotypes on the out- of staters is that they are rich spoiled drug-addicts. The in-staters fair much better with a rep of hard work as a means to get out of the situation they are in. They work hard to get their grades and earn a chance at great success.

Alex

That we love to party and get wasted a lot.

Julie

That we are just a huge party school

Caroline

That everyone is from RI and everyone likes to party

Samantha

Party school with lots of drinking

Ashley

its a party school

Gina

URI is viewed as a party school. Many would like to believe it is not as big of a party school as it used to be. However, this is only true for on campus. A short drive down the line to a bar or house will prove you wrong.

Mitch

We are a party school, and that we don't care about the type of work we do, that we are just at Rhody to have fun.

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