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The most common stereotype at FSU is that of the Greek Life Partier. The stereotype of the modern Animal House is thought of any time one mentions that they are a member of Greek Life or that they are going to a Greek Life party. It probably doesn't help that we have been rated one of the top party schools in the country. Many people are under the mistaken impression that Greek Life is full of parties where alcohol flows freely and people need to be crazy to have a good time. This stereotype really isn't true. Yes, I will admit there are many parties and alcohol unfortunately does make an appearance at a few of them. However, the parties are not that crazy and drinking and flunking out because you party instead of doing school work is most certainly not true. In fact most of the Greek Life houses that I know of bring potential members in based on their academic achievement and not how well they play beer pong. So don't believe the stereotype of the Greek Life Partier, and don't let the fear of it drive you away from this school.

All schools have stereotypes, and truth is, in a way, all schools live up to those stereotypes. When someone is trying to convince you against a school they always say, "Oh, that school is full of frats," or, "What a bunch of stoners". And yes, Florida State University is full of Frats and stoners, but show me a university that isn't. We may have a lot of parties, but we also have a lot of hard workers, and who's to say that someone can't be both. The students of FSU are the same as students anywhere, That's the great thing about University; you meet so many different people. There are plenty of people who follow the stereotypes, but the stereotypes do not take over the school,they add to it.

All schools have stereotypes, and truth is, in a way, all schools live up to those stereotypes. When someone is trying to convince you against a school they always say, "Oh, that school is full of frats," or, "What a bunch of stoners". And yes, Florida State University is full of Frats and stoners, but show me a university that isn't. We may have a lot of parties, but we also have a lot of hard workers, and who's to say that someone can't be both. The students of FSU are the same as students anywhere, That's the great thing about University; you meet so many different people. There are plenty of people who follow the stereotypes, but the stereotypes do not take over the school,they add to it.

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I would say that FSU is highly stereotyped as a major "party school." And, of course, with such a large following for our football team, I can see how many celebrations could arise. That being said, I'm a huge FSU fan but not an avid partier/drinker. And i believe this to be true for many, if not most, of FSU's students. One of the things I love the most about this university is the school spirit and I wouldn't trade it for anything. There's just something nonexchangeable about being truly proud of the college you're attending as well as hearing great things about from others. So even if a lot of FSU students do party as hard as they study, I still take comfort in knowing that I love where I go and will make a proud alum soon.

As a student at Florida State, I have heard most, if not all of the general stereotypes of the school. FSU is known for its pretty sorority girls, huge parties, and academic standings. In a way, I guess you can say most of this is true. As far as pretty girls go, there are definitely some, and definitely some that aren't as attractive. The same thing goes for the guys as well. FSU has a diverse mix of all kinds of people (that are involved in greek life, and those that are not), so finding a group that fits your personality is relatively easy. Like in any college town, parties occur every night of the week. These four years of your life are the ones that can make or break your future. There will be many opportunities to do things that you haven't done before, or know that isn't necesssarily right or legal, yet this is the time where you have to decided what kind of person you want to be. You're turning into a big girl/boy, so now is the time where you make adult decisions. Now, don't get me wrong, college is also the time to have fun before you get out into the real world, but it is very easy to get carried away. FSU definitely has it's party scenes, but it also offers countless clubs and organizations that may distract you from getting into trouble. Several colleges of the university are nationally ranked. I am currently in my third year as an interior design student, and I am very proud to say that my program is in the Top 5 in the nation. I'm sure that other programs are as well, and you can look them up if you'd like to see if yours is included. Overall, yes, Florida State has its jocks, frat kids, nerds, pretty girls, and socialites, but that is what makes FSU what it is. It's a diverse university on purpose so that everyone can feel welcomed. The atmosphere is extremely inviting, and professors show a true interest in their students. I have never felt like a number, or felt like I was lucky FSU decided to accept me. FSU makes it clear that they are lucky and excited to have you at their university.This school has allowed me to grow as a person and has made me who I am.

Florida State has a reputation as a big party school. True, we know how to get down over here, but academics are important too. The library is always packed.

The stereotype at FSU is that all of the girls are gorgeous, we party too much, and that we are all UF rejects. Yes, we do have pretty girls but so does every school... except UF. Yes, a lot of our students party, but if that isn't something you are into (like me) then you will have no trouble finding other people in the same boat as you. And no, we are not UF rejects. A lot of FSU students did not even apply to UF.

I know FSU is known as a party school with an addiction to football but I feel like sometimes a side of us Seminoles is over looked. While I enjoyed my time there, I also worked hard to ensure that I could get into grad school. I just wish sometimes that people would recognize our academic achievements more.

There are quite a bit of stereotypes at FSU, the most common is probably students being drunk all the time. While this stereotype is relatively accurate, most colleges are the same exact way.