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I don't think any student would feel out of place at Harvard. There is much diversity; not only in passions and interests, but also in socio-economic backgrounds - though I would assume that there is a higher percentage of middle-upper class students than there are lower-middle class. Most students (who aren't International) wear t-shirts/hoodies and jeans.

Most of the students are really really nice and energetic.

It is the most diverse student body I have ever seen. You will see students who look and dress very differently. Everybody finds a group where they can fit in. My only complaint is that the recruited athletes are very separate from the rest of the student body. Students are very passionate about their beliefs, whatever they may be.

The student body is not very clique-y. All the students interact with each other, whether in class or in the close knit dorm/house system. You can find students from all over the world, of every religion, and from every financial background here...Harvard does not discriminate.

Harvard's student body is extremely diverse - Harvard prides itself on accepting a variety of people. But, since the school is so big it's easy to fall into your own niche and not interact with a variety of people. That's where extra-curriculars are key. Students are pretty casual, for the most part, though there are some amazing people who manage to look completely polished every single day. Harvard's student body, to me so far, doesn't seem so politically involved, at least in comparison to my high school which had the New York Times delivered practically for free every morning and everyone would discuss the hot-button topics of the day. I feel that hte political discourse at the school could stand to improve much. I miss just sitting around in the hallways discussing another blunder by George Bush or analyzing the world events of the day. Students definitely talk about how much they'll earn one day - especially when it comes around recruiting time.

I feel like generally, there is a place for everyone because this is a pretty diverse place. There is always a place for someone to fit in. The diversity can also cause conflict because not only is everyone diverse, but everyone also has strong opinions. Overall, though, most people are willing to learn about and immerse themselves in things that others like and everyone is pretty open-minded.

Harvard is very diverse which is wonderful. Harvard students are often open-minded and tolerant, but not always. Muslims on this campus have faced some negativity.

Most students are extremely active in a wide variety of social and extracurricular activities. For the most part, Harvard students are pretty well-rounded, although they tend to come disproportionately from privileged backgrounds.

Harvard students are quite liberal and open.

A vast variety of students.. each and every one is special in his/her own way.

The tables: jocks, thespians, socialites, and scientists (and other nerds). I feel like the students are too mainstream. I'm from New York, where it was the style to be dismissive of much popular culture and to be in touch with what was cool or cutting edge. The type of student I feel is missing at Harvard is the one who's into underground, avant garde art and is critical of practically everything in philosophically sophisticated way. At Harvard, however, people are conservative in their tastes. Polo shirts are common - in general, the "preppy" look is common. It seems like most people are centre-left politically. Sadly, however, there isn't a great deal of political enthusiasm.

The student body is so diverse and large that you can find interesting friends wherever you go.

Students at Harvard are very diverse, but there are definitely cliques. People from similar racial and socioeconomic backgrounds tend to associate with each other. That is not meant to say that students from different backgrounds don't interact. People are usually very well dressed. No sweats or sweatshirts. People are very liberal in general and politically aware.

I don't think anyone could feel out of place. Minority groups are very strong. While certain social groups attract the rich, others seem to have no problem mixing the rich and poor.

Many people would fit in, but I feel that everyone has a shared respect for learning and intellectual endeavors.

Everyone is finding themselves. It is interesting/amusing/frustrating to observe, and even more so to undergo this process myself.

I think most of the students are politically active. I know some international students who dont have the right to vote still keep an eye on the election and participate the Obama rally.

Very tolerant in general.

i have experience with LGBT. i think the group here is under-ground and not that active. there is still space for progress

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