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Being that Morgan State University is predominately a "black school" there are many stereotypes that come with the territory, such as Morgan students not being as educated or knowledgable as students at other schools. There are so many opportunities placed in front of you while attending Morgan State, its just a matter of actually putting yourself in that position. Although you are surrounded by the "urban life" of Baltimore you get to embrace it for what it really is, you not only learn from going to classes and listening to your professors, but you learn how to deal with reality itself.

One of the main sterotypes at Morgan State University is that this is a university whose students focus mainly on partying. However this sterotype is not completely accurate because even thought the students at the university go out and know how to have fun, the main focus on the campus is academics.

A stereotype prevalent amongst the students at Morgan State University is that they are mainly concerned with partying. A lot of people ask "Do you go to Morgan? I heard that's a party school." That is clearly not the case. Although a lot of students do attend parties, most students I know do not and are focused majorly on their academic studies. Students that I know that do attend parties have a balance. They understand they must complete their school work and then enjoy the night life.

Being that Morgan State University is predominately a "black school" there are some many stereotypes that come with the territory, such as Morgan students not being as educated or knowledgable as students at other schools. There are so many opportunities placed in front of you while attending Morgan State, its just a matter of actually putting yourself in that position. Although you are surrounded by the "urban life" of Baltimore you get to embrace it for what it really is, you not only learn from going to classes and listening to your professors, but you learn how to deal with reality itself.

The common stereotype of students at my school are that most students are from less affluent areas of Baltimore City which implies that most students come from battered and unstable backgrounds. This misconception and unfair stereotype is not accurate. Morgan State University has a diverse student body ranging from students who are originally from countries like Nigeria and as far as Nepal.

Often, when I tell someone that I am a student at Morgan State University people light up and are immediately interested in my studies and campus life. Morgan State has the stereotype of being a party school and although we do like to have fun, Morgan students have a great amount of school pride that we take to class and on the field; you can feel it coming from school faculty, professors, alumni, current student, and the student to come!

My school is filled with many different type of stereotypes. Many students fall into the category of individuals. Although, there are some who are followers. We have many people who march to the beat of their own drum. They are all here for the purpose of receiving an education, while bettering and finding their selves. Some people may classify the people in my school as common hood rats, wasting tax dollars. But I feel that the people just like the experience are what you make it. Attending this school you are guaranteed to meet fun, exciting people who will impact your lives forever.

My school is filled with many different type of stereotypes. Many students fall into the category of individuals. Although, there are some who are followers. We have many people who march to the beat of their own drum. They are all here for the purpose of receiving an education, while bettering and finding their selves. Some people may classify the people in my school as common hood rats, wasting tax dollars. But I feel that the people just like the experience are what you make it. Attending this school you are guaranteed to meet fun, exciting people who will impact your lives forever.

Jocks are horrible people to be in relationships with. Greeks or "Frat boys" are smooth and cocky, not all of them but most of them. There are various promotions groups on campus to for off campus club events. The people in these promotional groups are some of the most popular students on campus, everyone knows who they are.

Many may believe that all HBCU (Historically Black College or University) schools are nothing but black kids who smoke, drink, and party and don't go to class, but I'm here to set a new wave in many peoples beliefs. Morgan State University is a HBCU and we are at a high rise of new enrollments and highter graduation percentages. Morgan State has grown 7{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in new enrollment since the election of our new president David Wilson. The belief that HBCU schools don't or can't graduate thier students are completly inaccurate and very damaging to the future prospective students to come.

One stereotype about Morgan State University students is that we are a party promoting school. This stereotype is simply that - a stereotype. Many party-goers are the same student leaders who excel in promoter greater causes with community service on and off campus.

Some common stereotypes about individuals at Morgan State university who are, jocks, frat kids, or Greeks, are that their consider the small group of students on campus that somewhat don’t earn their positions in which they hold within the institution. Many believe that because they are part of the Greek life they receive special benefits for their association with the specific organization. Students also believe so positive things about individuals that are associated with Greek and frat organization, for example based on my experience with interacting with these people majority of them have great leadership skills and are great when it comes to academics.

Because Morgan State University is an HBCU , the views of it are outragous . They claim your education will not be considered valued next to a TWI. this is not true Morgan state provides various oppertunities and some are even considered over the TWI students . There are also the party stertotypes. All colleges have parties . Morgan state student center parties abstain from alchohal use and drug use. How you come is how you come . There are different cutures and everyone excepts everyone . the greek Life is a big example of this . No matter your culture , race or religion , you are still accepted

From the conversations and articles I have witnessed over the years, I have heard Morgan State University being stereotyped, or "crowned" as one of the most highly recognized and successful Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the nation. As an HBCU, Morgan State University values the influence and positive messages relayed by the students in their Greek Letter organizations because they encourage unity, scholarship, and service to the community. They also take pride in the accomplishments of their engineering department; which is nationally ranked third for awarding bachelors degrees to African Americans. With all this said, the stereotypes I have heard describing Morgan State University's students have been, Greek, Engineers, and Athletes. And to this date, I find that to be highly accurate.

- More than half of the school population has aids. No! because not everyone gets tested on Morgans' campus - Morgan state has a lot of drugs dealers. No! because when you think of black people, people think of drugs. - Morgan state is in an dangerous environment. No! because its in a black area. - The students at Morgan are ghetto. No! because not everyone is ghetto. - Students pick Morgan it as the last resort. No! because students thought it would be easy to get in.

i am studying in black university, the current stereotype is that foreigners are smarter than African Americans

I believe, as for most schools, that Morgan State University has all types of stereotypes at the school. We have many members of sports teams, members of fraternities and sororities, students involved in school organizations, students that focus on nothing by education. Like all schools, our atmosphere is encompassed by many different students, cultures, and backgrounds and it helps bring overall unity to the school. Meaning that there is not one type of group that you always see or seen as the popular students. A new student coming or looking to come will be able to find students and groups that they can fit in to and relate to.

Among the common stereotypes heard at my school are the fact that Morgan is a big party school and students are not serious about their work. This is absolutely false. Morgan has very intense programs for their students and most want to graduate and do well. If you stay focused you will succeed at Morgan.

The stereotypes at my school are the party promoters, SGA, Greeks, athletes and scholars. The stereotypes are accurate.

People assume that there is no way to find out information about upcoming events and deadlines occuring on campus. Th truth is students can easily gain access to this information by simply checking websis and their morgan state email .