Kristi
Partly. There are a lot of students who are nerds deep down inside, some embrace it more than others. Everyone here is smart, you have to learn to not be intimidated. And not all Wash U girls are ugly, but you don't have the stereotypical blondes prancing around that you might see at some other school. But the guys can't say much, cause same goes for them. But I do believe if you are looking for a place to get a great education but are still looking to party, Wash U does follow the "Work Hard, Play Hard" motto if you want to be part of it. Sometimes you just have to go looking for the parties, or create your own, but there will always be partying.
Ben
For the most part. Wash U students are hard-working, friendly, and more competitive than they let on. Not everyone is wealthy, but a small minority of those who are don?t shy away from wearing designer fabrics to class and spending cash like Monopoly money. There are lots of Jewish students, but also plenty of Catholics and people who aren?t really thinking much about God. Students are willing to humor the administration?s obsession with besting the likes of Brown and Cornell in the rankings if it means people will stop asking us about how we like Seattle or DC. And notwithstanding talk of ?Wash U goggles,? there are plenty of attractive people around.
Laura
The bubble environment is probably as prevalent at WU as it is at any suburban school. Students without cars tend to be confined to the campus, and though St. Louis has a lot to offer, exploring the city can require some motivation. The bubble mentality is only a problem if a student lets it become his or her world. There are of course myriad ways to avoid getting trapped in the bubble. The "wh, ph" mentality is a little polarizing and can be characteristic of a certain group of people at WU. In general, though, the school is filled with kids who are moderately competitive but are not as cut-throat as that stereotype makes the student body seem.
Antonia
Everybody here is extremely smart. But I know many people who party. Personally, I go out 4 to 5 days a week. And though there might not be a surplus of great looking guys, I manage to find plenty.
Steven
There is tons of diversity on campus. Students are from all around the country and the world, with many different socio-economic backgrounds. Most students fall into the average "smart kid" category, mostly cerebral in personality. However there are plenty of athletes and invloved students. Also, the girls aren't so bad.