Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Top Questions

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Virginia Tech has a great environment which is condusive to everyone. There are so many people with so many interests that go to Virginia Tech, that it would surprise me to hear that someone didn't "fit in."

Tech is mostly preppie, but I don't see it as a bad thing. I personally fit into that group, but I know minority groups do exist and come together to support each other. Personally I think that integrating rather than making separate groups would be better but overall I think everyone can find their niche here.

There is not much diversity at Virginia Tech. There are some international students here, and there is an international center although I'm not sure how included these students feel. Most students wear jeans and a t-shirt to class. Most students are from either NoVa, Richmond, or VA Beach (in that order), although there are some locals and people from Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina.

There are not very many black people. I would characterize the campus as overwhelmingly white, and fairly conservative (which isn't surprising in SW VA). Once again though, it is big enough to find a LARGE community of any kind of people you may be looking for. The Greek Community is another great way to find a smaller group of people you feel akin with. Different groups always interact in the academic realm but maybe not so much within the social. Tech students are largely from VA. (Northern Va, Richmond, and Va Beach are huge sources)

The student body is sooo diverse and large that it is almost impossible to feel left out. There are all types of groups, and organizations you can join, etc. Because it is so big, I find myself meeting new people almost every single day and I have been here already for 2 years. I love this because I am making more friends, new connections, and amazing experiences every moment I am at Vtech.

Students at Virginia Tech are a very good mix of races and religions. Everyone is very casual and open with each other. Most people just wear casual clothes around campus, some kids are preppy but others are not. It is a very good mix. Most students are from Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania.

Students are crazy about their school. The students are polite and clean cut yet diverse. Southern hospitality. These students are a cut above.

I don't feel that very many students would feel out of place at Virginia Tech. I feel that Virginia Tech is a place where you can be an individual and be yourself. Most students dress very casually for class; jeans, a tshirt, and flip flops. Students do not feel pressured to wear the most popular brand of clothing to impress other students. Most Virginia Tech students are from northern Virginia.

It doesn't really matter where you're from here it just matters that you're willing to get out and meet new people. The school is so big everyone can find a place if you seek that place.