Case Western Reserve University Top Questions

However with Greek Life being so big and students being involved in over 100+ student groups, the stereotypes aren't necessarily accurate. Yes, Case students are focused on their academics but are able to balance a lot on their plate at one time without losing their focus.

To some degree because some students are nerds, there are a lot of engineering majors and a lot of them do not have social skills.

There are a few exceptions to the rule regarding students, but for the most part yes, they are accurate.

Every college has its nerds and Case does have a lot, but there are also people who do like to party and are social.

Not really. They do tend to be pretty smart, but lots of them get out and have fun too. There is a small group of people that stay in their rooms, but that will happen at any college – Case kids do get out and have a good time. That said, we're definitely not a huge party school.

Case students are overall very smart, but we are also very active within the university and the community at large. A lot of people think liberal arts majors are the 'easy' majors, but that is not at all true. In many cases liberal arts majors have to do a lot more critical thinking and often have a great deal more work to do outside of class.

Much of the stereotyping is true, but some is not. For example, enrollment at Case will include four years of dedication to a challenging and time consuming curriculum, but the environment is far from cut-throat. The students and faculty are all extremely nice and approachable. Everyone is willing to lend support and advice, primarily because the grading system is conducive for collaborative learning. If there are 100 students in a class, and each student has an A at the end of the semester, there usually no curves or cut-offs, and everyone will get their well-deserved A. As far as the stereotypes of the students, the majority of the student body fulfill their label as intelligent, determined, and hardworking individuals. However, nerds, we are not. At Case, the college experience is rewarding and full of social opportunities. This is not the place where you will find binge drinking 24/7, but if you are looking for a good time Thursday/Friday/Saturday there is often something available to go and do.

partially, but there are lots of fun people around who know how to relax and have fun

yes

It's true that Case students are academically motivated and Case is a academics oriented school, but Case students are also involved. There are so many opportunities to get involved and lead at Case. We have a lot going on, so students that don't have anything to do aren't trying. And can there be too much programming? If you're too busy - don't go!