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YES, Students definitly talk about what they will earn one day. Alot of my friends are alumni of GMU now, and they all speak about what they make. For those who are seniors at the moment, they also tell me what each other their fields typically make. And since I am becoming a teacher in the fairfax area, I know the salary that I will be making. But thats important to know if you are going into a field just for the money or for the experience.

For the most part, people keep themselves pretty open-minded on campus. I have had people throw out racial insults at me every once in awhile when I pass them but you'll find that sort of ignorance anywhere. I doubt diversity programs will do much to sway anyone's opinion, especially at our age.

I learned a lot about different religions and races during my time at GMU. I don't think any kind of student would feel out of place at GMU b/c this campus is sooo diverse. Students wear jeans and shirts to class, depends on the person. Yes different students interact but students of the same race also tended to join together, except when they were in Frats or Sororities because then they had to mix. You could tell that many students that went to Mason have money, or came from families that have money. Yes students are politically aware and active. Predominantly Democratic. Students talk about how much they dream to earn one day.

I didn't have any particularly exciting experiences other than being judged for being conservative. I would definitely say a good portion of the student body is liberal and left. The area in which the university is located probably has the largest effect on this. A lot of students at Mason come from affluent families, once again something prevalent in the area. I think there is a good portion of students that are politically aware/active! It is one of the things that made me proud to be a student there as I find pro activity to be particularly important.

I'm a commuter, so I see everything as an observer.

1. friendly relations, never had a bad encounter or situation 2. a student not open to change, tolerance, "diversity" 3. i have seen everything to anything 4. not as much as they should 5. there are two tables pushed together with a fraternity and sorority sitting together, another table has a group of girls studying (usually the same race), the last table is a mixed group of students sitting together 6. bordering or local states 7. i would say there is a large percent of students that come from a wealthy background 8. i would say about 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} are aware/active 9. left 10. i have heard more talk about winning the lottery

The campus is the most diverse place I have ever been. I live in Maine wher the population is 99{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} white. Then I moved to Alabama where everyone is very ignorant to other cultures. But my experience at GMU has opened my eyes for other cultures.

It's a diverse campus divided by cliques.

No one feels out of place at Mason because there are so many different types of people here. It doesnt matter what you wear to class because there so many types of clothing worn by students. Wear your pjs to class, no one would care.

Have their own groups, but have help on campus. Global Nomad. Varies. Not always. Different backgrounds. White and Asian. Yes. Republicans. Yes...