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Yes they are all very accurate.

Not necessarily.. We do party.. but what school doesn't?

There is definitely some truth to these stereotypes but there are all kinds of people at IUP. There are big partiers, girls who go tanning for too long and guys on steroids but they are pretty much every other people imaginable as well. It is easy to find your own niche at the school and people who have common interests from music, art, theatre, sports or even just hanging out in a coffee shop. IUP's diversity is definitely one of its stronger points. The honors college stereotypes also has some truth but like that larger student body it has many different types of students. The honors college students do tend to stick together but there is a mix of overachievers, slackers, athletes, and

If you want to party, you can find a party. Most are off campus. IUP academic and admission standards appear slightly lower than that of other colleges in the area, however I have never been to another college to compare. If you apply yourself, you can still get a good education here.

Absolutely not, we have rare and amazing talent at IUP!

No I don't think they are.

for some students.. yes

Come on out and see for yourself but you probly wont remember it in the morning

No...like any other college campus there is going to be drinking but if you dont want to take part in it then you dont go to the parties.

Although there is a predominant party scene, I believe most colleges have one. There are many students proud to promote their drinking abilities and happily advertise on t-shirts sold in the Oak Grove. However, there are many students who do not spend the majority of their time at bars or parties. I have found it to be the case that those who are in college to party quickly fail out. The education system is one that I am proud of and requires effort and intellect to succeed.

It's probably somewhat true, but I'm not sure how IUP measures up on it's partying compared to other schools. Homecoming is the BIG party weekend, but I'm sure there are schools where it seems like every weekend in like homecoming (Penn State, WVU). The good thing though is that the drinking scene is only there if you want it...nothing is forced on you.

to a degree, yes. however, its also really known for its academics as well.

IUP is a party school, but other schools probably are too. IUP is not for dumb people; some pretty smart people have graduated from there. While a lot of people at IUP are studying elementary or secondary education, other majors are popular as well.

Most of us are very smart people, we just REALLY like to party. and IUP is an amazing school for a better price. so no, we are not stupid....but we do party alot.

Yes.

Not particularly. Of course there will be drinking, but not everyone at IUP drinks. There are plenty of people that don't drink or party and still have just as much fun.

Some of them are. But like I said before, it all depends on who you want to be around, and you choose who you want to spend your time with.

Yes and no, it can be a party school, if that's what you make it out to be.

There are some very intelligent people attending IUP but almost everyone I know will party any night of the week.

yes