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These stereotypes epitomize what a lot of Wheaton students hope to be, yet we must recognize that we ALL fall short in some way. We are not all perfect and we are definitely not all perfect in all areas of our lives. I've learned to strive for the best but don't be someone I'm not.

Fairly.

somewhat but not completely

Even though the on campus view of other Wheaties is that we've got it all together, if you talk to almost any Wheaton student, they will tell you that they have deep struggles of their own, and we all have doubts, and the great thing about Wheaton is that once you take the step and admit your struggles, everyone reaches out to help you. It's a wonderfully supportive atmosphere.

Although Wheaton's atmosphere can lead to shallow appearances of success, the stereotypes are largely accurate. Wheaton students are studious, more athletic than most, and I have found many to be wondeful people.

I think Wheaton has the right amount of rules. There is no curfew and no dress code so I don't feel at all restricted in my daily life at Wheaton. The rules that are there are there to make the Wheaton community a safe place to learn and grow together. Having a dry campus is great because you can bet that most of your friends are not going to be out drinking on the weekends. We can have just as much fun together without getting drunk. It just leads to a closer, safer campus community feeling so I trust people more readily here than I think I would elsewhere. As to the trying to be perfect stereotype, I think it's true sometimes. Being real is hard, especially in an environment full of type A, overachievers who were all the "smart kid" in high school. Almost everyone I know was one of the best in their high school class as far as academics go. Freshman year that threw me a little bit. I felt very mediocre and unsuccessful at everything. Once you find your place and find your friends I think that doesn't matter as much. I've gotten involved in some groups on campus that I love and found my group of friends who love and accept me and now I wouldn't go anywhere else for the world. It just takes a little time and it requires you being real and then other people will be real back.

some yes others are just pressure from students and not knowing how to handle it

No. Not at all. Students here are just as confused and scared as students at any other college. They experiment and screw up and often times need all the help they can get. Although many are Christian, not all are, and even those who are can be seriously struggling with their faith.

The first one: no. The second: Sort of, for the socailly shy, yes; but for the outgoing kids, no. The third: No, I was not at the top of my class, they want students who are well rounded indivuals. In fact, MANY students were not the over-zealous top-of-the-class indivuals.

Not really. The stereotypes represent a minority which stands out.