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Is the stereotype of students at Emory University accurate?

Christina

There are a lot of stereotypes, mainly about snobby spoiled rich kids from NYC who come here, in addition to the Ivy League rejects. Yes, you can see a lot of people with Ivy League sweatshirts, but also Emory ones too. A lot of Emory kids end up going to Ivy League grad schools, which I personally find better anyway because college is supposed to be as much fun as possible and the Ivy League is stressful. Emory is a private school so obviously there are rich kids around, and so you bet you will encounter rich kids if you attend any private school. Emory is very diverse and there are a lot of Greeks, but mostly everyone is academically driven. People usually stick to their own, but everyone is generally very nice. There are a lot of Koreans from Korea and Jews from Long Island but they tend to stick to themselves. A LOT of Pre-Professional students (med, law, business, health). There are others too, and there are independents as well. There are a handful of preppy kids, but again, tend to stick to themselves. The best stereotype of Emory I would say would be the nerd who likes to party. Honestly, I don't even think this is bad at all! Everyone at Emory is pretty well rounded and likes to have fun both in and out of the classroom ! Geeks and Greeks!

Christina

There are a lot of stereotypes, mainly about snobby spoiled rich kids from NYC who come here, in addition to the Ivy League rejects. Yes, you can see a lot of people with Ivy League sweatshirts, but also Emory ones too. A lot of Emory kids end up going to Ivy League grad schools, which I personally find better anyway because college is supposed to be as much fun as possible and the Ivy League is stressful. Emory is a private school so obviously there are rich kids around, and so you bet you will encounter rich kids if you attend any private school. Emory is very diverse and there are a lot of Greeks, but mostly everyone is academically driven. People usually stick to their own, but everyone is generally very nice. There are a lot of Koreans from Korea and Jews from Long Island but they tend to stick to themselves. A LOT of Pre-Professional students (med, law, business, health). There are others too, and there are independents as well. There are a handful of preppy kids, but again, tend to stick to themselves. The best stereotype of Emory I would say would be the nerd who likes to party. Honestly, I don't even think this is bad at all! Everyone at Emory is pretty well rounded and likes to have fun both in and out of the classroom !

Christina

There are a lot of stereotypes, mainly about snobby spoiled rich kids from NYC who come here, in addition to the Ivy League dropouts. Yes, you can see a lot of people with Ivy League sweatshirts, but also Emory ones too. A lot of Emory kids end up going to Ivy League grad schools, which I personally find better anyway because college is supposed to be as much fun as possible and the Ivy League is stressful. Emory is a private school so obviously there are rich kids around, and so you bet you will encounter rich kids if you attend any private school. Emory is very diverse and there are a lot of Greeks, but mostly everyone is academically driven. People usually stick to their own, but everyone is generally very nice. There are a lot of Koreans from Korea and Jews from Long Island but they tend to stick to themselves. A LOT of Pre-Professional students (med, law, business, health). There are others too, and there are independents as well. There are a handful of preppy kids, but again, tend to stick to themselves. The best stereotype of Emory I would say would be the nerd who likes to party. Honestly, I don't even think this is bad at all! Everyone at Emory is pretty well rounded and likes to have fun both in and out of the classroom !

Christina

Emory is very diverse and there are a lot of Greeks. People usually stick to their own, but everyone is generally very nice. There are definitely some snobby and stuck up people, but you honestly can get that anywhere. Emory is a Private school so majority of the student population has money. There are a lot of Koreans from Korea and Jews from Long Island but they tend to stick to themselves. A LOT of Pre-Professional students (med, law, business, health). There are others too, and there are independents as well. There are a handful of preppy kids, but again, tend to stick to themselves. The stereotype I would say would be the nerd who likes to party. Honestly, I don't even think this is bad at all! Everyone at Emory is pretty well rounded and likes to have fun both in and out of the classroom !

Christina

Emory is very diverse and there are a lot of Greeks. People usually stick to their own, but everyone is generally very nice. There are a lot of Koreans from Korea and Jews from Long Island but they tend to stick to themselves. A LOT of Pre-Professional students (med, law, business, health). There are others too, and there are independents as well. There are a handful of preppy kids, but again, tend to stick to themselves. The stereotype I would say would be the nerd who likes to party. Honestly, I don't even think this is bad at all! Everyone at Emory is pretty well rounded and likes to have fun both in and out of the classroom !

Christina

Yes. Emory is very diverse and there are a lot of Greeks. However, it isn't the end all be all. People usually stick to their own, but everyone is generally very nice. There are a lot of Koreans from Korea and Jews from Long Island but they tend to stick to themselves. A LOT of Pre-Professional students (med, law, business, health). There are others too, and there are independents as well. There are a handful of preppy kids, but again, tend to stick to themselves. The stereotype I would say would be the nerd who likes to party. Honestly, I don't even think this is bad at all! Everyone at Emory is pretty well rounded and likes to have fun both in and out of the classroom !

Christina

Yes. Emory is very diverse and there are a lot of Greeks. However, it isn't the end all be all. People usually stick to their own, but everyone is generally very nice. There are a lot of Koreans from Korea and Jews from Long Island but they tend to stick to themselves. A LOT of Pre-Professional students (med, law, business, health). There are others too, and there are independents as well. There are a handful of preppy kids, but again, tend to stick to themselves. The stereotype I would say would be the nerd who likes to party. Honestly, I don't even think this is bad at all! Everyone at Emory is pretty well rounded and likes to have fun both in and out of the classroom !

Daniel

Somewhat. The Northeast does make up a large amount of undergrads, especially from the Long Island area, but Georgia, California and Texas are all represented as well, and there are many students from all over the country. When a school is as expensive as Emory is, there are bound to be many people from upper-class families, but the university does a very good job with financial aid, so many kids are able to come from less affluent backgrounds. As far as the ivy league stereotype, most people I've met at Emory didn't apply to any of the ivies. The most commonly overlapping schools are WashU, Tulane, Vanderbilt, Northwestern and Duke - almost every single student I've met either applied to at least one of those five as well as Emory, or simply applied here Early Decision.

Ryan

For some, perhaps, but the school is diverse in almost every respect, and most students, well-off or not, generally have a good sense of reality and a desire to better the world.

Brennan

The stereotypes are false. As a liberal arts college of Emory University, Oxford College provides its students with a rich and rigorous curriculum. The classes are challenging and the atmosphere nurtures scholarship. Professors are accessible. Oxford College is an excellent place to spend the first two years of an undergraduate education.

Sarah

No. Of course there are people who are spoiled, but not everyone is. Most people are realistic and sweet.

Gail

Partially, but not about school spirit. We love Dooley, our unofficial mascot!

Sara

You find all types of people, and few of them will classify you by your apperance or your car.

Steve

Many students enter Emory as pre-med candidates, but lots of them drop out over the four years. There are alot of scholarships and financial aid packages that make it possible for students of all socio-economic statuses to attend emory. 70 {4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of Emory students are White; 16{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} are of Asian decent; 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} are African American; and 4{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} are hispanic.

Melony

I have found that Emory students are not necessarily rich and they are definitely not snobs. The academic environment of the school is highly competitive, but the students know how to relax and enjoy the college life.

Brett

There are alot of Jewish people and a good amount of the girls who are called jappy do have similar qualities which people like to pick on. The Jews aren't taking over the school though, that's the Indian kids... I'm just kidding. The stereotypes aren't all that accurate.

Stacy

I think it depends on what company you keep. I love my friends. They are the most kind and generous people I know.

Brett

no! So much more diverse than the stereotypes. A lot of kids are on financial aid. We do have more jewish people than most schools, but its not overwhelming. And most people are decently smart, but definitely not everyone.

Scott

For the most part.

steph

50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} brown people for sure, alot of rich kids yes, and smart kids yes but unexpectdly the school does party