Princeton University Top Questions

A Princeton student explains who shouldn’t go to Princeton and who would feel out of place at this school.

Princeton is so ridiculously diverse that there's no reason to go into a big discussion about discrimination or anything else. There is a student group for literally every possible obscure minority group that you didn't even know existed. Princeton students are from every corner of the globe. No one would feel out of place here, ever.

Very cool people mostly. A lot of diversity, both ethnic and internationally. I know Joey Cheek! That's awesome.

The student body is diverse in many ways. however, groups often tend to self-segregate. For example, many athletes hang out together. There are plenty of very very rich people here (like billionaire level) but there are also plenty of poor kids too. Often you wouldn't know the difference.

If I were to divide into 4 categories: 1. The Athletes. I have, unfortunately, huge exposure into this world and many athletes are terrible. They cheat, they destroy the campus while partying, and they don't add anything to the student body. No one goes to the games anyways so it doesn't improve our school spirit. They are extremely arrogant. 2. The Nerds. You won't see them much, except in class and at outside lectures, etc. They keep to themselves, and work very hard. 3. Ethnic Groups. They clump together and have a very strong community, especially the Latino, African American, and Asian groups. 4. I guess everyone else goes here. Someone once told me there are three things you want at Princeton: sleep, a social life, and academics--pick two.

is pretty diverse. if there's a few tables in the dining hall, one will be losers, one will be kids that are kinda lame but are funny to be around sometimes, one will be chillin fools.

The student body is very diverse. I believe that it would be very difficult for anyone to really feel out of place here, seeing as there are so many niches and accepting groups thoroughout campus. Students come from all cultures, races, sexual orientations, financial backgrounds, etc. so all the bases are covered.

Diverse, friendly, down to earth, smart, driven. You name a characteristic and there is a segment of the student population that emobodies that. Students are in general, very well off, however, there is good economic diversity. Politically, the campus seems to lean liberal, though there are many conservative. Many students are driven to work on wall street, while alot go into service oriented jobs, others move on to attend graduate schools.

While some of the student body is conservative and misogynist , much of the student body is interesting, inviting and challenging.

Your average student is decked out in preppy gear, politically conservative, and is dying for that ibanking job after graduation. There are a good number of international students, but the social scene is really dominated by white american kids.