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majority of students are NOT from nebraska.....REALLY good mix of kids. people dress casually to class, but not like a big mess, which i like. everyone looks presentable. its hard to really know the financial backgrounds of people, but for the most part it seems like kids come from financially stable homes, but not excessively wealthy. we are semi segregated...the hawaiians really stick together. the greek community has a strong presence on campus, and i honestly don't know what kind of social life there is without it. the mall in the center of campus is SO fun bc you always see people you know and wave and say hi. everyone is friendly and happy around here.

I'm the president of one of the major Multicultural Clubs on campus. We don't really have a racially or ethnically diverse student body, which sucks. I wish more of the culturally challenged students would get out there and go to some of the amazing programs that our Multicultural Affairs Office puts on, but I think they are scared... why I have no idea. There's a lot of diversity at Creighton, but you have to go looking for it, but once you find it you meet kids who are awesome cool. That being said, there is not a lot of interaction between different types of students. There is a ton of Hawaii kids, go figure. They all kinda hang out together, but they're all really nice. About 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body is Catholic, but I'm not and I don't feel any pressure to be catholic. In general the student body is very nice, but it bothers me that people don't step outside their boundaries often.

Most students are Creighton are middle-class and white. However, a great diversity does exist. Groups work hard to make sure their voice is heard and build awareness of sexism, racism, and other prejudices. Students clearly identify with their own group, but have no trouble interacting. Creighton students are slow to judge and quick to accept. Most students wear jeans and other casual clothes to class. Some people are clearly obsessed with appearance, but they stick out and look uncomfortable. As for financial backgrounds, people don't really talk about it. The closest I've come to encountering that is discussions about scholarships, and those have only taken place with my close friends and are sometimes uncomfortable. No one is looked down upon because they come from a poorer background - if anything, the richer people are looked down upon.

There is not a lot of diversity on campus beside students from Hawaii. Seems to be alot of catholic people tho. Most students wear very nice name brand clothing to class....very fashionable for college classes. Different students do interact. Tables at lunch...Athletes, Hawaiians, FLPers, and everyone else. Most students are from very wealthy families. Most students are very politically aware and active...seem to be mostly liberal.

Creighton is filled with diverse people. Everyone interacts together, the campus is small enough where you see familiar faces so you get to know people. Many people are in the greek system, but if your not it isn't a big deal, there is still plenty to do! Most people are financially well off, and most people come from successful families. I love Creighton because over half the student body is from out of state. Everyone comes in wanting to meet people and form new friends so it isn't hard at the beginning of the year to interact with people! The school puts on many fun events for the freshman to feel welcome and to get accustomed to the campus!

The majority of creighton students come from white, middle-class families. There are a lot of people from the Mid-West/West, and Hawaii. There are a lot of conservative students as well, however a more liberal minded student is not alone, becasue there are plenty of people who share a liberal mentality as well. It's just that in Nebraska, which is more politicially conservation, a the policitically liberal voices are not heard as often. There's also a pretty ative LGBT community, however they often have to struggle with the more conservative crowds on several issues.

There are mostly caucasion people here, but there is still plenty of diversity. Students wear just normal day clothes to class. Some people wear sweats and pajama's and others dress up too much. The different types of students interact, but they mostly group together with other people like them. The four types of students in the dining hall could be the frat boys, the athelets, the asians, and everyone else. Most Creighton students come from Nebraska, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Chicago, Colorado, California, and Minnesota. Most Creighton students fall into the middle class range. Many students are politicall active. I'm not sure if there is a predominant party on campus.

CREIGHTON DOES NOT HELP THE GLBT COMMUNITY WITH ITS RIGHTS. EVERYTHING HOMOSEXUAL/BISEXUAL/TRANSGENDERED IS FAR UNDERGROUND. Everyone is the same. If you think for yourself, are open to other culture, respect humanity, want to learn about people, then you will feel out of place. If you only care about hollister, dip-snapping, college sports, getting drunk, money, then Creighton is the place for you. Students wear whatever is fashionable at the time. Students are sectionalized and tend to stay in catty groups. Creighton is uber-conservative.

There are so many things to do at creighton that you can always find something to do.

Weak. Lots of wealthy people who think they are better than everyone.

Creighton's student body is pretty diverse for being in the Midwest. Even though this is a Jesuit school, GLBT and other groups are very respected. A lot of Hawaiian students come to Creighton and they even have there own club. There is a club or organization for everyone. Students are from all over the US.

Creighton IS NOT a close-minded Catholics-only school. Yes, we are a Catholic, Jesuit university. Mass is well-attended on Sundays (as is the twice-daily Protestant service). You will take theology classes (2 for non-honors students, I think), and you will be surrounded by a Catholic majority. But, believe it or not, the Jesuits are actually a more left-wing brand of Catholicism, which is in itself a less literal type of Christianity. The Jesuits advocate a more liberal social policy than certainly the Republican party would - when asked, our president expressed his preference for a democratic candidate in 2008's election. And you certainly won't be an outcast if you're not Catholic; honestly, people probably won't know or care. Look at your core theology classes as exposure to a major brand of philosophy that has shaped how our modern world has been formed. Agnostic or atheist, Buddhist or Lutheran, that's a worthwhile enterprise. If you’re a pre-med/pre-dent (like perhaps 65{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the freshman here, though that number goes down), Creighton is an excellent school, but you’ll have to work at it. You can’t just enroll here, declare your pre-med interest, and expect to magically become a doctor. With that being said, CU’s very supportive and helpful to its pre-meds, and it does sport a medical school that favors CU grads. It’s a similar story for those interested in law, physical therapy, or pharmacy. Creighton’s dominated by those “pre-somethings,” which I think points to the driven nature of the student body. But competition is at a minimum. CU students realize they’re really only competing with themselves, and they’re always ready to help each other out.

While Creighton does not have as many minority students as many other campuses, it is getting more diverse every year. While it is a Jesuit instutition, students do not feel pressure to live a Catholic lifestyle. Students, faculty, and staff are tolerant of everyone, no matter their race, religion, or sexual orientation. Many students are from Omaha (so find yourself one with a car who knows their way around, and all the cool spots to go to -- you won't regret it!) There is also a large population from other Midwestern states and Hawaii, but we do have students from every state and plenty of different countries.