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I'm not sure but everyone is extremely weird, judgmental and clueless.

Football is big at USF we have an up and coming team but many of the students commute so I don't this the campus has one specific stereotype associated with it.

I really don't think there are that many stereotypes at my school. Everyone is so different and so unique.

USF really doesn't have a define "stereotype" but rather is known for our extensive multicultural affairs and background, and this is definitely true. You can find a variety of clubs and organizations through the Office of Multicultural Affairs, take almost any language under the sun for a major or a minor, and we also have INTO USF, a foreign exchange program housed at the school. USF certainly is diverse, and that's one of the best reasons to come to school here!

The big stereotype of the students at my school is that we are all transfers from community colleges or commuters. Though many students at USF do indeed transfer from other schools, a large number of us came straight from high school, including me. As far as people commuting, I have met maybe four people in the entire two years that I've attended USF who still lived at home.

My school is considered a commuter school - so many people say that people aren't interested in student life. However, I would disagree - given things to get involved in, many people will get involved. We do have plenty of greeks on campus, but there is also plenty of multicultural, religious, and other organizations to be involved - so I think there is something for everyone.

My school is quite diverse. There are students from all types of background, and therefore there are several stereotypes. For instance, frat kids are considered to be involved with drugs and bombastic parties where there's always alcohol. Asian students are geeks; Latin students are loud and not very serious about school; African Americans are gangsters; while Indians are stingy with money. All of these stereotypes however, vanish with time, as students come together in several activities where they learn about each other's cultures and traditions.

The only stereotype I can think of pertaining to our school is that its in the Ghetto. This isn't true. I feel safe on campus. Our campus isn't in downtown Tampa, and I personally feel its separate from Tampa entirely. So I would say that this stereotype is inaccurate.

USF has all of the stereotypes. Nerds, frat guys, sorority girls, jocks. However I have found that even though they fit into the category not all of them are as rigid as you may think. I've met some awesome people from all of these "stereotypical" groups. I've met some awesome and down to earth frat guys that aren't what the stereotype puts out. They aren't rude, egocentric, and closed off to making friends with anyone who isn't greek. The same goes for sorority girls. The nerds are very dedicated to their academics but they aren't as lame as you would think. We have an awesome Quidditch team. The jocks may be the one group that does stick a little more to the stereotype. They do stick with their own and are pretty prideful of what they do in regards to sports.

USF really doesn't have a stereotype. A lot of students come from various backgrounds (international students, foreign exchange students, military brats, Tampa natives, etc). It's a very diverse campus and you can fit in anywhere :)