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My classmates definitely come from all over the place; typically the first question asked is "where are you from" and I've heard from local to out of state such as Arizona, Nevada, and the East Coast and out of the country, especially from Europe, Africa and Asia.

We have a little bit of everything, even if it does not seem like it.

Chapman, like I said earlier, is a very white campus, but very accepting. Chapman is a very safe environment, and has strong organizations promoting diversity, Black Student Union, Asian Pacific Student Association, Hawaiian Club, Chinese Club, Japanese, Christian Club, LGBT club, Safe space, Democrats, Republicans, Feminists, etc. Overall Chapman's students are accepting of all religions, sexual orientations, or socio-economic statuses. I think the majority of people at Chapman find people similar to them and so there is no specific group out of place people. Chapman students dress really cute when going to class, even if you are casual, you are casual cute, which I think challenges me to try and put together a nice outfit every day. People dress up some days, while others wear sweats, but for the most part everyone looks pretty put together. Many different types interact together, there are some groups of students who separate themselves, but it's only because they have decided to, not because others aren't willing to interact with them. Four tables at chapman would be 1. Studious people in the dining hall doing there homework while eating, 2. The huge group of people which have pushed together 3-4 tables together, 3. The normal group with 4-8 people just sitting together, 4. The group of 1 or 2 people who are quietly eating. At Chapman the majority of students are from southern CA or the Bay area, there are some out of state and international but not as much as those from what I listed. Many people at chapman's families are middle class financially. People at Chapman are politically aware and active. There are many liberals here, but many or in the middle. Students do not talk about how much they will earn one day.

The student body at Chapman has a very wide variety. We have students from all over the US, and especially California. Chapman also prides itself in being a globally aware university so we have a lot of foreign students as well. Everyone is accepted. In fact we have a very strong LBGTQA Club as well as many religions represented on campus. I have never seen or heard of anyone being put down because of their race, gender, or religious affiliation. The financial backgrounds vary, but do not play a huge role in students identities. There are students who are on heavy financial aid and others who are paying full tuition out of pocket. Chapman does do a great job in offering outstanding financial aid to students who need it though as well as on campus job opportunities. Almost all of the students at Chapman are heavily involved with a variety of things on campus. It is not unusual to meet someone who is in a sorority, president of their sustainability club, in the honors fraternity, and a tour guide on campus as well as having an internship and paid job on the side. Students really get involved with many things. Its like going to school with thousands of well-rounded people. Students do tend to get very dressed up for class on a regular basis. everyone always looks so well put together which can be intimidating at first. However it really isn't as bad as it may seem after awhile. Students have friends in a bunch of different groups and hang out with a variety of people. They are intelligent too and talk about worldly problems even outside of the classroom.

Chapman, like I said earlier, is a very white campus, but very accepting. Chapman is a very safe environment, and has strong organizations promoting diversity, Black Student Union, Asian Pacific Student Association, Hawaiian Club, Chinese Club, Japanese, Christian Club, LGBT club, Safe space, Democrats, Republicans, Feminists, etc. Overall Chapman's students are accepting of all religions, sexual orientations, or socio-economic statuses. I think the majority of people at Chapman find people similar to them and so there is no specific group out of place people. Chapman students dress really cute when going to class, even if you are casual, you are casual cute, which I think challenges me to try and put together a nice outfit every day. People dress up some days, while others wear sweats, but for the most part everyone looks pretty put together. Many different types interact together, there are some groups of students who separate themselves, but it's only because they have decided to, not because others aren't willing to interact with them. Four tables at chapman would be 1. Studious people in the dining hall doing there homework while eating, 2. The huge group of people which have pushed together 3-4 tables together, 3. The normal group with 4-8 people just sitting together, 4. The group of 1 or 2 people who are quietly eating. At Chapman the majority of students are from southern CA or the Bay area, there are some out of state and international but not as much as those from what I listed. Many people at chapman's families are middle class financially. People at Chapman are politically aware and active. There are many liberals here, but many or in the middle. Students do not talk about how much they will earn one day.

I would love to say that our school is varied racially, ethnically, religiously, and financially. It is true that Chapman does have students all across the board, but put us all together, and we would not fit under a normal bell curve. The majority of Chapman's students are white, from Southern California, are of a Christian denomination, straight, Republican, and wealthy. However, this does not mean that someone who does not fit this cookie cutter model would not fit in here. There are groups such as LGBT, the Black Student Union, and other multiracial clubs. Chapman does it's best to try to find a club or organization that is best for everyone, but sometimes people fall through the cracks. I do feel the need to point out that a person not willing to get involved may not see Chapman as their ideal match for a college. If someone is shy and hopes to simply make friends in class, they may struggle. The great majority of Chapman is involved on campus in some way or another, and in order to be a leader, students must work hard and stand out a little bit.

My classmates are inquisitive and intelligent, and in the two weeks that I've been at Chapman I am constantly amazed at the level of discussion held in my courses.

My classmates are tenacious, ready to challenge themselves and others, motivated, determined, amiable, intelligent, attractive, healthy, encouraging, well-rounded, open to new ideas, accepting of others and an incredible cohort.

The students that go to Chapman are open, welcoming students that are intelligent, well-rounded individuals who are interested in everything around them.

My classmates in general were very attenative and hard working. Most people were willing to help out evenif you didn't really know them. This was very refreshing.