Union College-Schenectady Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at Union College-Schenectady accurate?

Emma

Absolutely not. I don't see anyone poppin' their collar! Union has great community filled with students from different cultures, backgrounds, interests and hobbies.

Rachel

This stereotype is not accurate at all. Most of the students on campus either have financial aid or some kind of merit. Most of us work during the school year and during breaks.

Sonia

Some of the stereotypes are accurate, but it is also a very open college. Although there is a population of wealthy kids here, it isn't easy to tell because everyone hangs out with each other and cliques aren't really a major part of the college. Even though most kids are wealthy, there is diversity as well. Not everyone is wealthy and there is diversity here and the college is working on the multicultural population. There are Indian students, Latinos, Black students, and also international students.

Gene

Not at all, I think we have fairly diverse student body, both economically and racially. Neither myself nor many of my friends grew up rich, the school was just very generous with its financial aide package. The party stereotype could not be more wrong. There is always something do on this campus, anyone who is bored just isn't looking. We have movies, endless clubs, have had comedians, magic show, hypnotists, psychics, and even free massages one night.

Jessie

yes that is highly accurate, if you don't own a northface, uggs, collared shirts and pricey clothes then you will be in the minority at Union

Kat

Somewhat

Eric

Most of it is, Union is very liberal and most kids are wealthy. The minorities are very secluded, you will see all the black kids hang with black kids, Latinos with Latinos, and Indian kids with Indian kids. Union is also very open, there are a lot of openly gays.

Allison

The stereotypes fit some people, but not the majority by any means. There are thousands of kids on campus and there is definitely a group for everyone. If you only focus on the stereotypical people, that's the only thing you will see.

Amanda

There is a significant jewish population and many student are wealthy, but not anymore so than any other liberal arts college. I am personally catholic, middle class and from the country.

Tiffany

These stereotypes are not accurate at all. While of course there are some rich snobby people at Union, there are rich and snobby people everywhere. However, the vast majority of people at Union are friendly, outgoing, and very warm people. Also, the athletic teams at Union are constantly noticed for outstanding GPAs.