University of Washington-Seattle Campus Top Questions

Myclassmates are hard workers that strive to succeed and surpasss goals set for them by themselves and others while still having time for good fun social interaction.

Seattle is demographically very diverse, so race is usually not an issue. But a very intellectually driven student might feel out of place within the general university population.

mostly nerds

I have learned more in the past year from the people I hang out with that I met in class than I ever have from any other group of friends. I find myself speaking more academically - using larger words, if you will. And I feel as though I understand more about the world as a whole. I did not come from a stereotypical "sheltered" community, but going to college has most definitely opened my eyes to different cultures and customs that I never took the time to appreciate before.

I believe that no one at UW feels out of place because no one cares what you look like. Most UW students wear jeans, t-shirts, shorts, and sweatshirts - the usual type of clothing that everyone wears. We don't usually wear anything fancy - probably because we're more focused on trying to bring our GPA up!

One great thing about UW is that it is very diverse. I like that people are treated equal and and with respect. Majority of students are politically active and most are predominantly left.

the campus is extremely liberal and open to any and everyone

I really have no idea how this is, I am not sure when office elections are held, or how to vote even...

very biased..they only pick their friends and dont really involve the student body

I feel that Washington is a very diverse campus. I know people from most races, religions, social classes, and of many different sexual orientations. All of these people seem to be very well accepted on campus. There are a ton of Asians at Washington and there are a lot of Caucasians as well. I know many LGBT people as well and took a class on that last quarter to gain more knowledge about that culture. There is a class offered for pretty much every religion, region, and minority group on campus. I also know some people who are on full scholarship due to need. I know others who are on some financial aid but who pay for it themselves, and others whose parents pick up what is left after financial aid. There is also a large number of people whose parents pick up the entire tap altogether. I find that I know more people whose parents have the money to pay for their education than people who are paying for it themselves. As for politics, Washington is definitely a liberal school although there is a good chunk of conservatives.