University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Top Questions

Classmates who attend OU are disconnected and mostly try to get away with whatever they can, so long as they pass the course. There is little to no enthusiasm in the majority of classes on campus.

There isn't a ton of diversity on campus, the majority of us are middle/upper-class whites...but the diversity's passable. There are pockets; you just have to join the right clubs. Most students lean to the right politically. Sorority girls like to wear shorts, North Face fleece, and Uggs to class...some of the hipsters wear the required trendy keffiyeh...everyone just wears their version of casual.

A little bit of everything.

Most are willing to do a lot to achieve their goals, and are focused on their academics.

They are generally some of the nicest and friendliest folks you'll meet, although some can be real pains.

Since I am a member of a sorority, the people I mainly hang out are the people in my sorority. I don't know anyone really not in a sorority or a fraternity. It's just who I associate myself with. 87{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body is Greek, whether its educational or not. I would think people who aren't in a frat or sorority don't know where to socialize or how to make friends because so many are involved with them. It's not a requirement to join one, but it is a great way to make friends in college.

Very racially, religiously, and socially diverse place to be. Fairly liberal considering the south. Most students come from Texas and Oklahoma, with plenty of foreign exchange students who come because of the world renown education that Oklahoma provides.

The experiences with racial, religious, and different stereotypical groups was a well understanding of knowing and respecting everyone's own beliefs and background. Most of the students at OU were considered Caucasian, which I was okay with. The students that felt left out would probably be me because I was like the only Persian in school that didn't have his group of real friends, i really just bounced back and forth with people i associated with. Most students don't dress up to class like I was, some really didn't care what they wear, maybe some hot girls think they don't need to impress anyone and think there is no point to dressing up to class. Yes different students interacted with one another, and it really didn't matter what skin color, background, racial, or gender decent you were. Four table of students in a dining table--Table A has a group of Muslim girls with scarfs and their friends with them. Table B has a group of white people mixed with girls and guys. Table C has a group of indians studying for some exam. Table D has a group of black people cracking up jokes with one another hahaha and that's that :) Most OU students are from Texas and Oklahoma and are Caucasian. The most financial background that are more prevalent are white Caucasian people. Some students can be politically active and aware it really depends. Mostly predominately right. Yah some times i over hear a discussion and the little red head doosh-bag is trying to impress the girl saying oh im gonna make this much if I do this in business like my dad, im only doing it for the money haha"- im like "bitch a lick-a kicka- BITCH I KICK SAND ;/" HAHA

No student could ever feel out of place at OU. Even though OU is located in the center of the Bible belt, we have all kinds of students. Liberals and conservatives, homosexuals and heterosexuals, jocks and nerds, bible huggers and free sprits. Everyone can find a group at OU and all the groups seem to work well together. For students looking to quickly get involved CAC is the group that organizes all the campus activities and students of all kinds particpate. Lost of students at OU are from the Texas and Oklahoma areas, however there is a great international program, and there are students from citites all over the country like, New Orleans, Anchorage, Las Vegas, and Boston.

Extremely clicky. Black people hang out with black people. Asians hang out with asians. White people with white people,and so on...another reason that OU, as a whole, seems completely ridiculous.

I can't seem to recall any discriminatory issues during my time on campus, yet I'm not the type to judge or get in the middle of any such situations. I think just about anyone can find a place at OU to be completely honest, and also there are hundreds of student organizations. I strongly that a person wouldn't be able to find an organization fit just for them.

OU student body=awesome!! I am very involved with the Asian groups on campus, and I have made so many friends by being involved that I can't imagine it any other way. DEFINITELY GET INVOLVED!! I'm also involved in the Baptist Student Union, attend a few Wesleyan Foundation events, and have helped with a few Lutheran things. I kind of hit the whole religious spectrum, but there are lots of great people in the religious student body that totally want YOU! Please get involved in whatever you do. Starting this next year (my junior year) I'll try to go attend some LGBT meetings, not because I'm gay or anything, but because the people there are really cool and open (although I'll probably bring my girlfriend lol). Most students wear jeans or shorts to class so it's really open with that. I have found that many people are Republican and Baptist but that never really affected much. Despite being a Christian, I'm certainly not Republican and have too weird of beliefs to be Baptist, and most people handle it well. The key is to not get upset when someone disagrees with you, and just to be confident in what you believe.

Strangely enough, OU is a very conservative/moderately right-wing college. Most students are middle-upper class and most are in-state. Oklahoma itself is a very red state. Most professors seem to be liberal, like most seem to be.

All students would feel welcome at OU. Summer- shorts and tshits and flip flops. Winter- Ugg boots, Northface, and sweatpants or jeans. Yeah it seems like all kinds of students interact. Most OU students are from OKC or somewhere in OK or Dallas or somewhere in TX. I think that people with wealthy backgrounds are most prevalent because OU is expensive.

The students are awesome. There are so many things you can get involved in, but it is not a big deal if you don't.

OU has a very diverse student body which is one of its greates attributes. There are students from nearly every walk of life from across the globe.

this campus is pretty much white. theres like 5{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} african american students, which makes up 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the athletes here lol but otherwise, its pretty white. Even then, its a very moderate campus. Theres plenty of liberals and conservatives, but for the most part. everyone seems to get along fine.

I think OU has a very multi cultural campus. There is most likely a club for anything a student is interested in and if not, starting one is not too hard. Any student would feel comfortable attending OU, I have never experienced anything negative in Norman. Students are pretty laid back, jeans and t shirts are the typical attire and financial backgrounds are quick spread out, I have never noticed an obvious display of either end of the spectrum. OU is a great University because the faculty and students want people to be involved and knowlegable about whats going on in and around campus.

As I said before, the student body is so diverse. There are some, and will always be some cliches, but when it comes to my friends, I have some in frats and sororities (my best friend is in a sorority and I am not). I also have some that would never be in greek. Also, a few of my really good friends don't drink and they don't feel out of place at parties where everyone else is. Most OU students are from either Oklahoma or Plano, Texas. I am from Maryland and I do not feel out of place. The type of student that would feel out of place is one that does not get involved and on ehtta does not try to make friends. There are some super rich students while others are working to pay for college. Class clothing can range from sundress to sweatshirts. Usually I try to dress a bit nice to class (cute shorts, maybe a polo top) while other days I'm in soffees and a t-shirt. It really does not matter. When I came to Oklahoma I though everyone would be super conservative. However I came to notice that the school is very diverse politically. Although there are more conservatives than liberals, there is still a big liberal population.

There have often been debates in certain classes about race, religion, LGBT, and all those groups on campus, but I have never been attacked about any of my beliefs. I do not believe any kind of student would feel out of place at OU, it is a very diverse and welcoming campus and school. Most students wear whatever they want, some come dressed up in jeans and a nice shirt, while others (like myself) prefer sweats and a t-shirt, or gym shorts if it's hot. All types of students interact, it is all about having confidence and being yourself; if people are going to judge others, that gives an immediate sign to stay away from them because they obviously have other issues they need to deal with. If I were to see four tables in the dining hall I would say there would probably be a table of Asian students interacting, more than likely a group of athletes scrunched together, a few people would have their lap tops open and their ipods playing their favorite songs, and another table would probably be a group of friends (of all races) just talking and laughing. I do not believe any financial background is more prevalent than another, and if that is the case, there is really no way to tell. Some students are politically aware and are active when it comes to school and national politics, but for the most part politics is not brought up. Very few students talk about their income in the future.