Carnegie Mellon University Top Questions

We work hard as hell.

The nerd stereotype is fairly accurate. Most people are genuinely excited about what they study, sometimes sacrificing a social life in the pursuit. If you want to party you definitely can, especially in the Greek system. There is a lot of diversity and people generally are very welcoming. The financial backgrounds are mostly middle and upper-middle class but there are low-income and high income students. People are from all over the spectrum. The commonality tends to be ambition.

Diverse. Race was theres a lot more asians than most places. Still majority of people are white. Very few black students. Lots of international students compared to most school. Not many interested in politics, but those who are a generally democrat, though quite a few conservative groups on campus. Some kids go to parties 5 times a week, some kids do homework everyday and party once every other week. It's really diverse, which is a good thing I think. Lots of different backgrounds, personality types, interests.

Most students on campus are very caught up in their studies and frequently uninterested in helping others.

My classmates are focused and intelligent.

Mostly the same major as me, stressed out about tests and homework sometimes, but generally friendly and willing to help others, work in groups etc.

My classmates are competitive but they are simultaneously very friendly, helpful, and understanding- we have a true sence of community here on campus.

Focused, driven, hardworking, campus and community leaders.

Students are stressed and overworked but are often very involved in student organizations, great at networking, and have strong career goals.

The most interesting and wierd people you will ever meet