Morgan State University Top Questions

We can classify students in my school from demographic structure to the ethnic groups. From close observation the institution is more of the black race and has close to 45{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to 65{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} foreign students.

I have attended Morgan State University since 2007 and noticed there are a variety of students on campus. I have noticed that most students here at Morgan are serious about gaining an education and gear towards obtaining their goals. Such students are professional and it is evident in the way they act, dress, promote themselves and others on and off campus.

I think some of the common stereotypes at Morgan State University are that students are criminals, stoners and hooligans. A lot of people hear Baltimore and automatically think of HBO's "The Wire" and the stereotypical characters created in that show. As a non-traditional student who has attended school elsewhere in the past, I can honestly say that Morgan State University is a hidden gem. I have met some of the most intellectual and creative individuals within my time here at Morgan. I will not say that you don’t have some of the stereotypes alive on campus, but it is definitely hidden by the massive amounts of positive and goal oriented students at MSU.

Afro-centric, party school, big on organizational affiliation

Frat Kids

One of the most common misconceptions about Morgan State is that we only party beyond belief. However, this is extremely untrue. We have a clubs and organizations on campus that all not only promote academic excellence, but service to the community and to your particular major. So though we do like to party like have fun (and we do like to have fun!), we prioritize and handle our studies first!

Morgan state contains many different kinds of people so the most common stereotype will be stoners and yes it is very accurate.

Common Stereotypes of people at Morgan State are partiers, ghetto, under achievers, and violent. Contrary to the negative stereotypes, all of them are in fact very false. Morgan State is known for excelling in not only sports, but academics as well. Morgan State produces the most black engineers in the state. Being an Electrical Engineering student, I can definitely say that the engineering program is by far the most challenging program that I’ve been a part of. Moreover the crime rate on campus isn't as high as other schools in the Baltimore area. Students from all over (California, New York, New Jersey, and Florida) come to Morgan State. This college is not just a school for Baltimoreans or city people. Anyone who wants a since of family, pride, and belonging can attend this campus. The beautiful campus is about 20 minutes from the inner harbor.

I believe that there are no stereotypes here at my University , yes we have different organizations and groups but I know that our school comes together to promote pride and spirit.

Students at Morgan State University are often put in two separate stereotypical categories which are direct opposites of each other. Most of these stereotypes are based on how the students dress and present themselves. The students that try to represent a demoralizing society that is based on the ignorant presentation of the hip-hop culture by media are the students that are stereotyped as ignorant thugs even though some of these students have 3.5 grade point average (gpa). But, since the student walks around with his pants sagging or she dresses presenting to much skin, or he or she uses four letter words, that student will be stereotyped as a bad student. The other side of the stereotypes of Morgan students are those that present themselves well. Some students at Morgan where a shirt and tie just about everyday of the week and use a much more expanded vocabulary then four letter words. The student might be involved in SGA also and on the resume will look rather flattering but then their performance in the classroom will be a 2.5 gpa. Students at Morgan State University are often wrongfully stereotyped and associated with the inner city surroundings of Baltimore instead of separately categorized as students that are trying to make difference in the community. It is a cliche statement, but Morgan students are the perfect example of you can not judge a book by it's cover.