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My experience with the different groups on campus is there is a strong presence of cultural groups whether they be African, Hispanic, Asian. or European. The LGBT have a strong presence as I mentioned earlier about the Homecoming Queen being a gay man. No students would feel out of place at this school Most students wear jeans, running shoes, and nice shirts. There are some working professionals and they wear business casual. Different types of students interact at the sporting events and the intramural games. The four tables of students in the dining hall consist of local Virginians, ROTC, Koreans, and Persians. Students are predominately left. Students do talk about how much they will earn one day.

My classmates at George Mason University are not only ethnically diverse, but also intellectually diverse.

George Mason is probably the most diverse campus I've ever been to. The variety of cultures and ethnicities is incredible and there is so much to learn from the multitude of individuals at Mason. Because of this, I feel that the students at Mason are very open and accepting. We have a high presence of students that have physical and intellectual developments. At some schools I've visited I've sensed hostility toward these types of students, but at Mason they are part of the community -- which has impressed me the most. Students talk to these intellectually or physically impaired students just as if they would talk to anyone else. They make them feel included. It is so refreshing to see this. Also, everyone interacts here. It doesn't feel like high school at Mason. I don't really feel that there are many cliques. I can say, personally, that I have friends from all types of backgrounds, religions, ethnicities, and so on.

George Mason is probably the most diverse campus I've ever been to. The variety of cultures and ethnicities is incredible and there is so much to learn from the multitude of individuals at Mason. Because of this, I feel that the students at Mason are very open and accepting. We have a high presence of students that have physical and intellectual developments. At some schools I've visited I've sensed hostility toward these types of students, but at Mason they are part of the community -- which has impressed me the most. Students talk to these intellectually or physically impaired students just as if they would talk to anyone else. They make them feel included. It is so refreshing to see this. Also, everyone interacts here. It doesn't feel like high school at Mason. I don't really feel that there are many cliques. I can say, personally, that I have friends from all types of backgrounds, religions, ethnicities, and so on.

George Mason is probably the most diverse campus I've ever been to. The variety of cultures and ethnicities is incredible and there is so much to learn from the multitude of individuals at Mason. Because of this, I feel that the students at Mason are very open and accepting. We have a high presence of students that have physical and intellectual developments. At some schools I've visited I've sensed hostility toward these types of students, but at Mason they are part of the community -- which has impressed me the most. Students talk to these intellectually or physically impaired students just as if they would talk to anyone else. They make them feel included. It is so refreshing to see this.

George Mason offers a pretty diverse group of students. The student population includes international, transfers, out- of- state, various racial and ethnic groups, different age groups, and various religions and beliefs. Most students come from the Northern Virginia area, though students come from other places as well. The best place on campus to find the diversity is in the Johnson Center. Despite the differences, the students here think alike for the most part. Students of different groups rarely intermingle and remain amongst their own. When it comes to interacting with different groups, I found some groups to be more or less welcoming than others. I believe it depends on the people and the culture. It's tough to find any real friends in an urban area, where the emphasis lies in doing things quickly, constant texting, and obsession with facebook. I think it's possible to find decent people. It's a matter of weeding through the obsessive texters and facebook users. Since a lot of students are from Northern Virginia, there is a tendency for people to view themselves as more well off than others. Politically, I consider students on campus to be fairly moderate and toward the left. However, the school newspaper presents more conservative views, which I don't believe represents the majority of George Mason students.

The students at George Mason are a pretty diverse group. The student population is made up of international, transfers, out- of- state, various racial and ethnic groups, different age groups, and various religions and beliefs. Most students are from the Northern Virginia area, though other students come from other places as well. Best place on campus to find this great mixture is in the Johnson Center. Despite the differences, the students here think alike for the most part. Students of different groups don't intermingle a lot and stay amongst their own. When it comes to interacting with different groups, I found some groups to be more welcoming or standoffish than others. I think it depends on the people and the culture. It's tough to find any real friends in an urban culture, where the emphasis lies in doing things fast, constant texting, and obsession with facebook. I think it's possible to find decent people, but it's just a challenge to weed through the obsessive texters and facebook users. Since a lot of students are from Northern Virginia, there is a tendency for them to view themselves as more well off than people from other places in Virginia at times. Politically, I consider students on campus to be fairly moderate and somewhat toward the left. However, the school newspaper presents more conservative views, which I don't believe represents the majority of George Mason students.

Hard working and willing to study and put in the extra time until we know the material to the best of our abilities.

Your classmates are like the family you never had.

The classmates that I have incountered are all open to help each other out, and they push each other to do their best.

One of the things Mason is most popularly known for is its diversity! Walking around campus, you can see various races and hear many different languages. I’ve met international students from India, China, Ghana, Benin, Jamaica and Ecuador. Every state in the US is represented in Mason’s student population as well. Mason also has many religions represented and each is tolerant of each other. Ranging economic backgrounds can be found, but there is no single one that takes predominance over another. With our close proximity to DC, a large amount of our students are politically aware and active. This creates interesting conversation and allows you to learn about others’ views. The best thing about Mason is there’s no set type of personality. No matter who you are or where you come from, it’s impossible to come here and not find a group of people similar to you and that you can get along with.

I have been a virtual student so have no experience directly with my classmates.

There is a very diverse student population at George Mason. It is known as one of the most diverse schools, especially since it is located so close to DC. When you walk around campus you find that this stereotype is very accurate. There are also numerous student organizations to make these students feel very welcome. I am part of the Persian Club, which is one of the many cultural organizations. Most students have money since they are from around the area, but there is every type of person at Mason.

There is a very diverse student population at George Mason. It is known as one of the most diverse schools, especially since it is located so close to DC. When you walk around campus you find that this stereotype is very accurate. There are also numerous student organizations to make these students feel very welcome. I am part of the Persian Club, which is one of the many cultural organizations. Most students have money since they are from around the area, but there is every type of person at Mason.

There is a very diverse student population at George Mason. It is known as one of the most diverse schools, especially since it is located so close to DC. When you walk around campus you find that this stereotype is very accurate. There are also numerous student organizations to make these students feel very welcome. I am part of the Persian Club, which is one of the many cultural organizations. Most students have money since they are from around the area, but there is every type of person at Mason.

There is a very diverse student population at George Mason. It is known as one of the most diverse schools, especially since it is located so close to DC. When you walk around campus you find that this stereotype is very accurate. There are also numerous student organizations to make these students feel very welcome. I am part of the Persian Club, which is one of the many cultural organizations. Most students have money since they are from around the area, but there is every type of person at Mason.

Mason is full of diversity and a lot of hard working students who are trying to be successsful by learning the curriculum to help them later in life. The students are extremely friendly.

We're rated in the top ten most diverse campuses in the country. GMU has every time of student and both the clubs and teachers reflect tolerance and open-minded acceptance of every race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic class.

There is such a big variety it is hard to generalize!!

As I am sitting here on this computer I am surrounded by numerous students of different ethnicities and backrgrounds. You see everyone interacting with everyone. I love it, I my self am dating someone of a different race that I met here at Mason. It is a very cool thing.