Santa Clara University Top Questions

Hardworking students who you must get to know or else go for a quarter of quiet.

Energetic and socially diverse people focused on their given major and interested in the world.

they are normal people

Most want to learn beyond the materials presented; they question subject matters, apply it to the real world and try to understand it as in-depth as possible. They go through this process enthusiastically.

Almost every student I have encountered has been able to keep any socio-economic or racial opinions to themselves. I have yet to witness any racial issues on the campus. I believe the type of student that might feel out of place in Santa Clara is one who does not like being included. Each Residential Learning Community promotes involvement. My RLC, for example, has huge socials and other fun BBQ events in which we all bond and eat together. The other week, we watched Animal House on a big screen out in the quad. It was so much fun! We have 1980s dance parties in the basement and other events like that. Students here at SCU are very much politically, socially, and ethically aware. We have large rallies or open-mic nights for issues happening in the world. Many of the kids here are well-off, but you can also find students from different financial backgrounds. Money doesn't really seem to be a factor in many of the students that I have talked to so far.