Kyle
Yes, some of these stereotypes are true, otherwise they wouldn't be stated in the first place. But these don't hold true for the entire population of Case, just the minority. If you're out going and seek others who are like you, you won't notice many of the stereotypical students because you won't ever see them, except in classes, and its not like you're forced to interact or be friends with every one in your classes.
I think being a part of a varsity sport has helped a lot with the social scene at Case. Most of the varsity sports teams are pretty tight, so there is always stuff to do on weekends and things going on.
I can't confirm the diffculty of the work load, since I haven't attended anywhere else, but I can say that many students believe it is true. The professors usually demand a lot from their students, but you are expected to collaborate and work on weekly and daily homework with other students. THIS HELPS TREMENDOUSLY! At other schools, collaboration is frowned upon, perhaps giving the image that their work load is harder/more time consuming than ours.
Dylan
#1) Yes and No. The women are probably not as attractive as your average state school, but for a University so strong in engineering as case, the male/female ratio is not bad for males. The same goes for the men. If you are coming to college for the women/men, don't come to Case. In fact, if that is the case, don't go to college.
#2) Yes and No. If "nerdy" to you includes knowing your way around a computer, then yes, case is full of nerds. However, things like varsity athletes, greek life, etc. still exist. There are many well rounded people.
#3) YES. If you hate snow/cold, don't come here. Cleveland has a Lake Effect that screws with the climate. From about November through mid april, it snows frequently. The worst snow is in March.
#4) Yes. There is a large Indian (dot, not feather) community at Case. If you feel uncomfortable about that, don't. They are just like anybody else.
mike
for some, but not for everyone. The campus is becoming much differen over my 3 years here.
Taylor
That stereotype is pretty accurate because we all still do it to some degree. There are even people that tell perspective students that all they will do is study and it sets them up to follow the same path. There are many people who try and break from the stereotype (mostly athletes and greeks and a few select others), but meet opposition from the university due to their very strict noise and alcohol policies.
Peter
These stereotypes are not accurate at all. Just as at any school, people occasionally play video games and the like, Case does have some people who do that a lot. However, the overwhelming majority at Case enjoys getting outside, socializing, and going to normal, not LAN, parties.