Florida Atlantic University Top Questions

There are a few different campuses at FAU and each campus has a different feel. At the Jupiter campus, students often fit in with no problem- no one question LGBTQ or race and just accepts people. While there are less minority students at the Jupiter campus, the Boca and other campuses are known for having one of the largest minority admissions rates for FL. I've seen PJ to suits and everything in between depending on the time of day and what else the students had to do that day. Most students are from FL, but there is something like student from over 30 different countries too. Some students are politically active- and beware if you are more conservative be prepared to have your views dissed by the students but supported, yet challenged, by the professors.

The students at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College are extremely motivated and driven. They are very proactive and supportive. My Freshman year there were an ample amount of study groups in each subject and everyone really tried to help each other out. There are MANY different organizations on the campus, I believe over 50. Since there are only a total of around 400 students in the Honors College, that is a pretty large amount of student organizations. The students are primarily from the state of Florida, since it is a state school, but we have representation from around the country and world. The students are very politically active also- during presidential debates, news teams would occasionally come to our debate watching parties to see what we thought.

There are so many different types of students at FAU. I am a christian, and thankfully there are a lot of religious organizations there, so I can connect with some people of the same faith. There is a club for just about every faith. There is even a whole Jewish center that even has Shabbat services. FAU also has a variety of people. We have the political people. the sorority people, the environmentalists, the videogamers, even the rope climers. If you have a passion, most likely other people are there to share it.

Loud, imformative, helpful.

There are many different types of students at FAU! We have a high percentage of minorities, but we have students from all walks of life! Although this may be intimidating at first, it is truly a blessing to have so many people from different walks of life. Learning to deal with others from different races, cultures, social classes and places is an important part of education and that is something you will definitely get at FAU! Like most colleges, most students lean slightly left politically, but we have both a College Republicans club and a College Democrats club. These two clubs have debates and events together and apart. FAU also has a great LGBT community. LGBT students should feel safe and welcomed here both by professors and other students. We have a great organization for both LGBT students and straight allies alike, and several professors who I know have safe zone stickers or equality stickers on their office doors. These professors will always welcome students who are struggling with their sexuality or gender identity.

My classmates are hardworking and tightly knit.

Make friends wisely, many are not concerned with your wellbeing.

My classmates are really helpful, when you feel left behind or don't get the lesson, there is always someone there to help you.

FAU students are very diverse, friendly, and everyone can longboard.

My classmates are extremely diverse; they are from all over the world and each with their own culture.