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Most students here are not obnoxious, some are wealthy, many are not.

Yes

On some level, they can be - there are definitely Vandy students who fit the stereotypes. But, that's probably true for any school. There are also plenty of interesting, genuine, intelligent and really cool people here. The one stereotype that I think is most true is the amount of wealth here. I come from a very middle-class family, and am awed by some of the excess that many students take for granted.

To some degree, every stereotype is somehow founded on a shred of truth and at Vanderbilt it is no different. There are a number of kids with lots of wealth, but not everyone is rolling in cash. There are many smart and dumb kids, pretty and not so pretty, but on the whole I would say the stereotypes about Vanderbilt are often more accurate than not.

After spending almost a year at Vanderbilt, I can truly say that many of these stereotypes are very far from the true Vanderbilt student body. Although students are smart, wealthy, and pretty, this is far from the universal norm and a lot of diversity does exist. I think that believe stereotype Vanderbilt as being a southern, conversative school in a negative light when in fact that is what gives Vanderbilt its unique atmosphere. Although people do dress up for the football games, it is something that everyone loves to do because it is a special tradition. Stereoypes will always exist, but I wish these stereotypes could portray the friendly and dynamic qualities that Vanderbilt students truly embibe.

Yes, for the most part. Most students are EXTREMELY well-off. Also, most of the students are pretty smart (but there are definitely some stragglers). However, vandy has many 'naturally smart.' Those kids dont really have to work that hard to get the grades they desire whereas many other schools have people that work really hard to get good grades. There are many snobby people because they are from well-off families and dont understand where the rest of the world is coming from.

Agood majority of the campus likes to look good for class (even guys), but it's not like The OC here for the most part. The campus is definitely not overrun by Tennessee hicks. You never hear "y'all" or see cowboy hats, unless there's a theme party that weekend. I don't even know what HOD is. These people barely go to class and take the most elementary courses...they say it's our equivalent to a Business major, but....nah. Even though the Vandy community for the most part is made up of beautiful people, what is commonly overlooked is the fact that everyone here is smart; brilliant, even. Many around Tennessee call Vanderbilt the Harvard of the South, but with friendlier, more diverse people. Vanderbilt is VERY Greek, but is also very welcoming to everyone interested in exploring Greek life. Everyone's invited to the famous frat parties, and almost all girls can get into a sorority if they want to. Work hard, party hard = Vanderbilt University.

I think to a certain extent the "girls with pearls" and "guys with ties" stereotypes are accurate. Personally though, I have always enjoyed getting dressed up and am not really offended by that. However, the mrs. degree is totally false.

I think to an extent they are, but I feel like most schools have a "work hard play hard" atmosphere. Although I haven't seen anyone I would label as a "goth", and althought I feel like Vandy's students generally dress the same and look the same, I feel like there is more diversity on campus then an army of Lily Pulizter clones. I think that students here are hardworking when they need to be and know how to unwind. However, I have friends here that drink moderatly, are completely trashed every weekend (and some weekdays), and some that don't drink at all.

a lot of people fit some of these stereotypes, but they by no means define everyone.