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There is truly only one single common stereotype about USD students. Most share a belief that the majority student population comes from wealthier backgrounds. This is often associated with snobby character and a superficial material-focused community. However, this is all false. Socially conscious, hard-working, and culturally educated best define the ideal USD student. The University encourages students to be socially active which creates a shared desire to be involved. This is due to the small close-knit community that generates and consistently provides opportunities for students to become involved outside of campus. Being a small community, the Greek life is small, which I see as a benefit because it allows all students an opportunity to participate.

I'm not going to lie - this university is filled with beautiful, rich girls that rely on daddy's credit card not only for books, but also for their expensive housing on the beach and the latest pair of Tory Birch's new boots. If you were to stroll down our campus, you'd feel a bit like you're in the Twilight Zone: tall, blonde model-esque students wearing trendy styles, but that still give off a laid-back California attitude. You won't find many of us in sweats because class is your chance to showcase your expensive wardrobe. And with an unusually high percentage of girls, I guarantee this university will have the boys drooling.

Quite a lot of Californians go to USD, quite a few blondes but plenty of not blondes that it isnt really that noticeable. Strong Latino minority. Recent classes have been tipping towards more boys than girls. Although the alumni, and general status of the school is considered conservative, there are many liberal and visible groups of students on campus. For example there is a strong Pride club community, and a strong environmental awareness. With that said though, there are also kids who do not support such views. Definitely don't have to be religious to go here. I personally am not. I think because of these differences in groups on campus though, the school as a whole has a harder time forming one solid community and has conflicting opinions about a lot of the policies. Basically its a solid mix of the stereotype, and everyone who is the complete opposite of the stereotype.

USD, otherwise known as the "University of Spoiled Daughters" is known for its population of students with rich parents. Although not everyone is rich by any means, a good minority of students at the University of San Diego have money in their family. And the majority of this minority is made up of girls, as the ratio of females to males at USD is about 60/40. This persona of richness might be the superficial stereotype, but in reality USD students are just as normal as can be. Over 70 percent of students receive some type of financial aid, which goes to show just how many students to not come from rich families.

Students from other surrounding schools think "Oh, USD is that school on the top of the hill with all the spoiled rich white kids." Yes, there are some well-off students at USD, but there are plenty just like me who worked hard in high school to receive scholarships. Over half of the students that go here receive some type of financial aid. Also, there is a misconception that there is no diversity on campus. There are several multi-cultural organizations on campus and basically a club for for anybody's interests.