Hamilton College Top Questions

Absolutely not

to a certain degree, but not fair to create a blanket statement- many don't fit either stereotype.

In reality while there is a legitimate division there is no animosity on either side.

While the school definitely has the aforementioned type of person, there is also a large group of artsy students. The school is also in the middle of a diversification campaign that is bringing new and interesting students to the campus.

Somewhat, yes.

There is a kernel of truth in each of these. Almost all students are rich- but I'm not, and it doesn't bother me because you're all starting out on even ground and no one's really a snob.

While we do have preppy people, it's not like they take over the campus. We're very diverse, athletic, and yes, studious.

In many way, yes they are. Students tend to come from very affluent families and the majority of students do reside somewhere in the northeast.

1. No--it's just a different experience from an enormous IV League school. 2. Yes--I had no idea people of such a high economic status existed outside of television and cinema. However, there are several down-to-earth rich white kids, non-preppy rich white kids, a few not-rich white kids, and even a few non-white kids. There's a variety, one just needs to know where to look for it. 3. Not Exactly--Kids at Hamilton definitely drink more than kids at other schools, but it's a safer environment for it--few drink and drive because there's no where to go, and the place is crawling with EMTs and campus police in case of emergency.

On one side of campus ( light side), yes.