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The political climate at SMU has always been seen as very conservative, but lately it's seeming to become more liberal (Obama did win our mock primary election). The school is not very diverse when it comes to race, so many races would feel as if they're living in a white man's world much of the time; although, many minorities do come and feel quite at home. Students at SMU tend to dress differently than at many other schools. Wearing sweats to class is frowned upon by many students, and is only done when absolutely necessary. Getting fully dressed, with matching shoes, and doing hair and make-up for class is often seen as the ideal (even for early morning classes).

Wide range of clothing worn to classes. Some girls are decked out/dressed up while a lot of people attend class in sweatpants/work out clothes. Most SMU students are from Texas and California. Most of the student body is composed of well-to-do, upper class family background. The majority of the student body is very conservative.

Most students dress up for class, there is never anyone going to class just rolled out of bed, it's like a fashion show sometimes. People focus more on how they look than actually preparing for their classes. Most students are wealthy, white, and southern.

Money is a big topic, who has is - who doesn't and so on but not in every circle. In my opinion it is because there are so many wealthy students the school has maintained its status. Financial aid and scholarships are available to more people because of the money coming in as private gifts and donations. There are a wide range of students on campus, alot of international students and minorities. I think it is well mixed but maybe not as much as public schools.

With most college campuses, those who are shy and not willing to go out and meet people would most likely feel out of place at SMU. i am the only one from my high school on campus, so by being involved in sports and greek life, it is easier to meet new friends. also, living in a first-year dorm would be extremely helpful. most students don't really dress up for class but it isn't uncommon to see people wearing sun dresses. lots of people wear t-shirts too. i think the highest concentration of students come from texas and california. there are also students from really small towns and small states.

It is mainly richer white people at our school. But all of the different races can and do form groups and stick together. I think it is a little segregated but not on purpose. Just certain people gravitate toward certain people that are like them. Most of the students come from upper class white families. Conforming is the thing to do if you are a student that does not fit into these catagories.

Small enough to make it a great community. It is mostly white, but the admissions office is working on expanding the racial diversity. Although even though we have several minorities there are so many cliques that you probably won't ever see them. It is a unfortunately a very racially divided campus. Most of the students are white southern girls and boys in their polos and khakis with designer clothing.

SMU's student body is decently diverse but the majority of people you see on campus fall into three categories. there is the students involved in greek life who attend class like everyday is a fashion show or with the greek apparel on. there are the athletes who are also fairly easy to identify. and then there is everyone else on campus who just looks like your average college student. yes the majority of SMU's student body comes from a more affluent background, but there are actually lots of people on scholarship. greek life is a huge deal at SMU, always has been and always will be we are definetly in the south and in texas and it shows.

There are organizations for all different types of people on campus. You can join a religious organization, a greek organization, a leadership organization. There is always something to do. Our student body is very diverse, and the school puts its students as a top priority. We are always creating new groups and student organizations.

Girls wear anything from heals and dresses to sweats and t shirts. It depends what you're comfortable in and often where you're coming from.