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I think that we definitely have a large party scene here, and that is our stereotype. There is no denying that. However, a large portion of the student body does not drink or party and there is a lot more to our school. We place HUGE emphasis on community service and I don't think we get enough credit for that. And everyone is kind. I haven't met a mean or rude person here.

Slightly

Most of the students are drunk on the weekends, the campus is 65{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} female and I have seen much hooking up here. So yes, there are PARTIALLY true.

typically

Yes all three are correct.

Almost all of them. We are a heavily white, upper-class population but the college is working on recruiting more minorities. We are a heavy drinking and party school even though the campus is dry. Yes, the alcohol is mostly free at parties and the parties always rock. We do have a buch of social fraternities and sororities but we have so many more devoted to business, particular majors, music, and service. While there are times you wonder how someone made it into JMU, most of our students are incredibly bright although they may not always act the most mature. We are well known for our band and music programs and our marching band has performed all over Europe several times. And yes, our mascot can take yours in a fight.

Not entirely

not sure

No not really

-While the school definitely has more girls than boys (60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} girls, 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} boys), JMU is trying to change that ratio by admitting more boys than girls in each freshman class. -It is true that many girls seem to wear polos and have blonde hair. The style aroun

Somewhat, there are a lot of girls and most of them seem/act like they are very privilaged. JMU is trying to broden its demographics, but it often seems as if we only have caucasian students.

Yes and no. They apply to some people, but not others.

JMU is not just a big party school. Yes, like any other college there are parties on the weekends; however, there is so much more to do than just party. Students attend plays and musical performances for free and there is a free student lounge called Taylor Down Under where students can get coffee, hand out, and listen to live music or poetry. Students also attend sporting events for free and there is a movie theater on campus that only costs 2.00. There is so much more to do than just go out and party.

These stereotypes are not accurate at all. 1.) Even though the weekends do offer a plethora of places to binge drink and party there is plenty of other things to do. For instance, campus plans many activities and events on the weekends such as concerts, film showings at the movie theatre on campus, fundraisers, speakers etc. this is a great way not only to maybe stay out of trouble but also to extend friendships across the extremely friendly student body.

They are not accurate.

-We do throw awesome parties -and the girls here are gorgeous, but with so many they better be -I don't believe the third stereotype. I did not apply to either Tech or UVA, however i am from out of state. i know in state ppl that are her for our music p

to some degree

I think so

Yes. <--That's a period.

Somewhat