University of Houston Top Questions

Competitive.

UH is really diverse and we have all sorts of organizations to prove it too. People are so friendly there that no one will ever feel left out, especially when there are study groups. Every class has a study group and anyone is welcome to join that way no one is ever left out and someone makes a new friend.

The students at the University of Houston are very friendly. I meet at least one new person every day. There is a ton of diversity at the University of Houston, which is very cool. I have met so many different races of people than I ever thought I would have. I'm sure I have a friend from every race. There are groups to incorporate any type of person or race. No one would feel left out here at UH.

I can only think of one word : Unity. To be honest, every school has it's cliques, but when you come to UofH, you will see a variety of students all hanging out together. Diversity is the biggest thing we have going for us.

The student body at UH is extremely diverse. People from all over the world, from different backgrounds, and different perspectives can be found here! We have a vast variety of student organizations and groups that reflects and supports our student population! We have everything from fraternities and sororities, to religious groups, to political groups, to community service-based groups...basically, you name it, we have it! When I first came to UH, what struck me immediately was how friendly the campus is in general. Student organizations always bring the campus to life with spontaneous festivals, events, and gatherings. It really is a warm atmosphere because of this diversity! Honestly, there is a place for everyone at the University of Houston because we thrive on this diversity and we are proud of it.

This school is so large and diverse that I do not have a way to categorize and the students you would find here. There are students from all over the world with all kinds of religious backgrounds who are studious, tend to party, enjoy working out, join feminist clubs or political clubs, or environmentally friendly clubs or any other clubs you can think about. I am sure anyone who attends this university will find many students like them that they enjoy spending time with and many students who are very unlike them that they will enjoy learning more about.

What are your experiences with racial, religious, LGBT, socio-economic, and/or other groups on campus?no exp What kind of student would feel out of place at this school?the non college type? What do most students wear to class?clothes Do different types of students interact?yes There are four tables of students in the dining hall. Describe them. Where are most of the students from? all international students usually What financial backgrounds are most prevalent? completely different range Are students politically aware / active? yes Are they predominantly left, right or center? right Do students talk about how much they'll earn one day?yes

The majority of students I meet are from Houston, and part of their decision to attend UH was the location. However, many students travel to UH because so many of our programs are so highly ranked. Coming from Houston, financial situations are diverse, ethnicities and religious and personal orientations are diverse as well.

Much like our mascot, the cougar, the students here are rather fiercely motivated toward success. There isn't an ounce of energy wasted otherwise.

Its highly competitve in each course you choose from. You need to understand and study everything well to get an A. Classmates help each other without any selfishness.