University of Virginia-Main Campus Top Questions

Yes, to some extent. I hated UVA the first year I was there. I was surrounded by preppy students, which did not fit my style. A lot were pretty snobby and stuck up. I felt out of place because my family is not privileged or wealthy. However, after a year, I found my niche, made some great friends, and fell in love with Charlottesville.

To a certain extent - it depends on the group of kids you hangout with. You can avoid stereotypes by hanging out with whomever you want.

No--there's a loud minority that tends to give UVA its stereotype, but the student body itself is truly diverse and full of every background and interest there can be.

maybe for some of the population, say, 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}, but only a few people possess all of the stereotypical attributes. As for the school... pretty much.

nope. You can find southern kids and preppy kids at any school, but that doesn't mean everyone is.

to some extent. there are a lot of students who are pretty preppy, but there are a lot of students that aren't too. as far as being stuck up goes, that's definitely not true. UVA students LOVE UVA. they'll brag about it, but only because it's such a great school. there's really a common love for the University. i cannot stress enough. racism is not an issue at uva.

My parents never got that memo-and their definitely are more down to earth folks around, but the stereotype is still going strong.

No

Yes, UVA is all about cliques.

In the whole student body and especially the Greek community these stereotypes are fairly accurate, but fortunately there is enough of a range of students to be able to avoid them.

to some extent, yes. however, uva is a public school so on the "rich" front, there are in-state kids who are not nearly as wealthy as the stereotype might allow. uva does have the "preppy" stereotype pretty much covered. at least the majority of students don't have the grunge look going on or a city-like aura about them.

For the most part, no. People tend to exaggerate the actions of just a few people and generalize the entire student population.

no; you do get some of the stereotypical UVA students (mostly those involved in SOME frats/sororities), but not many more than any other college i've visited

No! This is not true. UVA has a mix of students from different races, and different parts of the world. It is diff not an all white school, so if you are of a different race or ethnicity you can and most likley will find your own niche and feel totally comfortable at UVA. Your college experience (much like your life experience) is what you make of it, so come down to UVA for a weekend and i garunttee you will love the people and have a great time!

All of the friends I've made at UVa. are different from me in attitude and in style. Seriously though, UVa. is a gigantic public school so how could all the students be the same? People who say we're pretentious probably don't know what that word means...

These stereotypes are not entirely accurate. It would be unfair to deny the fact that there are students who are elitists and those that are prudes. It would be equally as misinformed to believe that students at the University are either all about classes or all about Greek life. As with any college campus, one will always find students who fit these categories. There are, however, numerous opportunities for one to become involved with life at the University. One need not belong to a Greek organization or be blessed with wealth to find a comfortable group of people with which to associate. Personally, I found my home in the Cavalier Marching Band and the associated musical ensembles around Grounds. If one takes the time to find these unique and diverse groups, one surely will find a place in which one is comfortable. Simply put, there is something at the University for everyone!

yes

The school and students as a whole often times do display feelings of elitism but at the same time a lot of these feelings are warrented. UVA is one of the best schools in the country. Though, some students do take these beliefs to far and can generally represent the school poorly.

Yes and No

NOT AT ALL! Although you'll find people like that almost anywhere, UVa students find the best balance between hard work and hard play, are involved in community service across the board, and are holistically well-rounded individuals