Connecticut College Top Questions

There is a definite lack of diversity on this campus, and the students are predominately white and very wealthy. Diversity has gotten better in the past few years, but a lot of work needs to be done. A lot of the students have come from small private schools or boarding schools and are sheltered to a degree. However, there are very intelligent students here who do want to make a difference in the world.

For the most part yes. There are many extremely privileged students on campus, however there are many underprivildged students on campus as well. Those that appear very privileged are usually the ones that appear to live in a bubble, are preppy and conservative as well. AND yes, most students come from the ct, ma, ny area, but there are many students from other areas of the country and the world.

no, very few people are preppy, and many of our students receive some meed based financial aid

Only semi-accurate. For every student that seems like the stereotypically Conn kid, there are 5 more that dont fit the bill. Conn is diverse in personalities and student interests

Racially we are not that diverse but are taking serious strides forward. We do have an incredible social scene.

of course there are some, however there are very down to earth people as well, although the student body does seem to be somewhat homogeneous

some

Yes

yes but the college is trying very hard to get rid of these stereotypes.

not always. most kids have money, but they don't all have the same taste

1. Totally untrue! Although it is expensive to go to school here we have a very diverse student body and have varying financial backgrounds. We don't all shop at JCrew and designer stores! 2. Yes! That is one of the most important things about this campus to me! We did very well at Recyclemania this year and have a progressive student body that takes issues regarding the environment very seriously. We pride ourselves on our beautiful arboretum and college. 3. Most students do not go out and party every night. Although we have lots of activities that keep students here on the weekends I would not say that we have a serious drinking problem. As a student that rarely drank last year I never felt pressured or uncomfortable with the party scene on campus. However, I would say that increased authority is needed in dorms as a resource to sudents but that is something that is already being put in place for next year.

They do shed a little light on the majority of kids here but the negative connotations that go along with those stereotypes are not true of everyone.

Yes and no-- There is a definitely a presence of spoiled rich kids on our campus, but the majority are not. Conn really looks for individuals whose interests spread lie across the board and as a result the student body contains a lot of unique, ambitious and friendly students.

not necessarily!

for some people but not most

for the most part... yes

To some degree, yes, unfortunately. Most people here are middle or upper middle class and some are quite wealthy. However, there is also a sizeable amount of people that come from normal working class families and get financial aid. Also, not everyone is super preppy...

Conn College is a party school and for the most part the students are pretty wealthy and preppy, but most aren't stuck-up.

To an extent, I've seen my fair share of popped collars and salmon/mint colored pants on guys. Pastels aren't gender specific here. As far as politics go, I consider myself liberal and I haven't really heard much from the conservative demographic here.

For the most part no. Although these things seem to be true at face value, there are a lot of different kinds of students here, but sometimes you really have to spend some time at the school to really see that.