Colgate University Top Questions

Um...NO! While plenty of people are in fraternities and sorities, they're only one of 10 other things that people participate in. Sure, they're a social outlet, but they aren't THE social outlet. Our lives do not revolve around drinking. Plenty of people don't drink, and we work really hard. And yes, it's cold. But we make the most of the cold. (It's isn't like we have to shovel it).

To an extent, yes. However, I come from a background that is about as different from the stereotype as possible (middle class, Idaho, public school)and I have had no trouble making friends or fitting into the social scene.

The negative ones aren't, in my opinion. A glance around shows just as many "normal" people as "preps," there only seem like so many because guys wearing pink pants tend to stand out a lot. I have a lot of friends that aren't well off, and there's a lot more people on financial aid than most people think - I hate that these stereotypes discourage kids from coming because they think they aren't the right type - there's hundreds of "types" here, and everyone will find their own niche. People are really friendly and motivated, but just because around 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of people are involved in sports doesn't mean everyone has to be. Aside from varsity athletes, it's really not a big defining characteristic for most people.