Washington University in St Louis Top Questions

What is the stereotype of students at Washington University in St Louis?

Eric

1. I believe that many Wash U students are stereotyped as being wealthy New Englanders (New York, Boston, etc) who think they deserve better than others due to their economic status. 2. Wash U is a research institution.

Hunter

Wash.U. girls are ugly

Robert

Nerds, don't talk to anyone, not fun

Erin

they dont care about issues-they are apathetic and rich

Robin

CHILL!! And smart. And down to earth. And chill. Did I mention chill?

Jennifer

some stereotypes I hear about washu (from other washu students ironically) is that we're all nerdy and super focused on academics.

Reese

There are stereotypes abound at Wash U: *1* The average Wash U girl is uglier than the average Anywhere Else girl. *2* EVERYone is smart here, no matter how stoned or ditsy they may seem. *3* The buildings are gorgeous on the outside. Inside, they're just average. *4* The harder the worker, the drunker the weekend. *5* Don't be in architecture.

Patrick

rich kids

Kate

I think Wash U is seen as a school full of people who prefer to stay in and study rather than go out on a given weekday or weekend night. Another is that we're not as cut-throat competitive with eachother in academics as a lot of students at east coast schools of similar ranking. A third is that we're really not into our sports teams, and do not really go to games.

Ellie

I think the biggest stereotype about WashU students is that the girls are ugly. There is also the notion that living off campus is cheaper than living in the dorms.

Jamie

Wash. U. students are thought of as rich, intelligent individuals. Girls are thought to be unattractive.

Martha

Everyone is JAP-y or from the Northeast Too focused on studies

Andrei

Jewish, nerdy, unattractive, socially inept, greek or geek

Alex

You have to be rich to go here. Everyone is Pre-Med Everyone is Jewish Everyone is Asian Everyone is brilliant

Jay

they are all jewish, they are nerdy and don't have fun, they are jappy, they are all pre-med

Emmerson

From many Wash U students, I've heard that WU is the school they chose because they didn't get accepted to the "really good" Ivy-league schools. A better stereotype is that Wash U students balance work and play well, and everyone is very involved in campus life.

Scott

The stereotypes are that everyone is jewish, not athletic, and ugly.

Kay

I've heard that some people think Wash U students "work hard and party hard," but most people just seem impressed when I tell them I go to Wash U.

Alex

Wash U is the school where the smart but social students go.

Kristi

I think a lot of people believe that Wash U students are nerds and many think that Wash U girls are ugly. Some believe the stereotype "Work Hard, Play Hard"