Arizona State University-Tempe Top Questions

ASU is known for being a party school, but it also is the second largest university in the U.S so it is bound to have many college students who enjoy partying, (but what college doesn't?) As for anyone getting in, I do not know much about that, but if it is true, that is what makes Arizona State such a diverse and unique university. Depending upon your major and the classes you take determines the difficulty of the class (as is the same for most other colleges/universities). The sciences tend to be more difficult and prestigious at ASU because the school really prides itself in these areas. (

depends on where you are and who you talk to! if you're on north campus, you're at a party school for sure. but if you're in center complex, where the honors kids roam, you're at freakin harvard. i mean, with 60,000-ish students, it's hard to generalize about the student population as a whole. a lot of people are from arizona too, but there are also a lot of internationals and people from random states like washington and colorado and illinois. and lots of californians.

For a select number of the campus population yes, but a majority of the people that I have met and become acquainted with so far have proven genuinely friendly, intelligent, and easy going. Those who want to party will party, and those who want to learn will study. And of course many do both.

The academics at ASU are as challenging as you make them. If you want academic rigor, you can choose a really challenging major or a less challenging one. Also, if you want, you can research your professors and classes beforehand and find fun classes in which you are interested. A good way to make college hard at ASU, or anywhere, is to not go to class. While the heat in AZ does cause people to dress lighter year round, if indecently clad girls is what you want to see, you have a better chance of seeing what your looking for at the beach or on the internet and probably shouldn't waste your time with college. Also, not even a majority of people, much less everyone at ASU parties and drinks. If you want to do that, you can by all means find places to do that easily but if your not into partying or drinking choose friends wisely and you won't have to worry about being pushed into it.

for some people they are and for some they are not. ASU is a party school only if you make it one

all stereotypes are based on some truth, but a lot of students take their work seriously. asu students know how to work hard and play hard

ASU is so large that no matter what you're looking for, you're are going to find it. There are definitely a lot of undergrads that are more interested in partying than going to class. But these students rarely last more than two years; by then they either drop out or grow out of it. It's college, everyone wants to have fun, but after awhile you realize that you have to prioritze. it's really that simple.

There is a pretty big party scene at ASU but the stereotype is not as pervasive as people think. It is pretty easy to avoid the party scene and people if you want.

I won't lie, ASU is a party school. There is always something to do or somewhere to go if one is looking to have some fun. However, nearly every college in America is the same way. Arizonat State University is just magnified because we do have such a large student body. In no way does this characterization negatively impact my opinion of the University. If anything, it only increases the draw to come to a school of the caliber of Arizona State University. I still think about the great times I had during college, and am jealous of everyone that is attending ASU right now. If you handle your business in the classroom, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to enjoy the other half of the package. As far as the notions that ASU is a paper mill, I would highly disagree. Any school you attend will not be easy for most to graduate. You have to have some self-discipline and at the least show up to class as much as possible. I cherish the knowledge I gained from each and every class I took during my years in college. I carried that knowledge and the amazing experiences I had both academically and socially, into law school, and it has no doubt helped me succeed to this day. The Honors college at ASU was recently named the #1 honors program in the country. ASU also had the most first year Merit Scholars in the country. That says something about the quality of education offered at Arizona State University.

no. the school is no longer a party school as drastic measures have been taken to change that stereotype and the population here is so diverse from class, culture, race, sexual orientation, sex, etc so much so, that rich white kids seem to be the minority.