Chantal
While a majority of students do return home on weekends, this is not necessarily a negative factor. I enjoy being able to take a 40 minute bus ride home and visiting with my family and friends from back home whenever I choose to return.
The student population is not predominantly Asian. But the school is very diverse, which is something I value greatly.
Maria
No, not on the whole. Most of the people I know are down-to-earth, and really smart but you wouldn't guess it in just passing them on the street.
Jane
Kind of. About the coffee, although it does drive many student's energy supplies, tea is becoming popular pretty quickly . Students feel strongly about environmental issues and the campus is one of the greenest in the country. Yes, it rains a lot, but in actuality, Seattle isn't even the raniest city in the country, not by a long shot. Sure, winters can be a bit crappy, but the moment it get's gorgeous, it gets GORGEOUS, and almost nothing can beat a gorgeous Washington campus.
Rob
They are completely, 100 percent accurate.
KJ
No, they are the majority but there is a lot of diversity at UW
Sarah
I think there is some truth in this because UW is a very academically challenging school and you have to work hard in order to get accepted. As far as partying and drinking goes, if that is what you are looking for, you can definitely find it. It may not be as prevalent because UW is located in the city and a large number of students are commuters, or live close enough to go home on the weekends, so campus can seem somewhat dead on a saturday night.
Christina
The stereotypes fit some groups and some people, but the UW is such a diverse school that the stereotypes can't apply to everyone.
Kelly
I would like to think so. UW students are very competative in the class room in all areas of study so each individual has to work really hard to earn good grades.
Andy
I do not think so. I guess in some ways they are true because a north face is good attire for the weather here, but I would not say that we are tree huggers.
Toby
Somewhat. There is an overwhelming liberal presence on campus, but there are conservatives too. There is a large proportion of techies and hippies on the campus but there are students who are neither as well. Ya, last one is true, washington students drink a lot of coffee.