Davidson College Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at Davidson College accurate?

Joe

To an extent, but the school is working to make them less so.

Emilia

yes

Christine

These stereotypes are, of course, not entirely accurate. Davidson students do place a high priority on academics and want to succeed. Yet Davidson students also know when it's time to let loose and have a good time.

Darry

yeah, pretty accurate.

Deanna

Not really, we do work very hard, and there is a lot on your plate here. But i think the philosophy of most people here is work hard party hard

Jessie

for the most part

Elizabeth

I think as with most southern schools the students are fairly preppy but there are definitely all types. The relationship thing is kind of true though.

Charley

Somewhat. A lot of students are like that, but there are plenty of casual, mellow people around too.

Ryan

No, we are not all type-A overachievers. Yes, we work a lot. Classes are demanding and teachers expect much from us. However, I always find time to relax and hang out with my friends. I would go crazy if I worked all the time.

Erica

Some of them are, some are not