Small school in a big city in the South with several strong departments. Good reputation, but not as well known as some larger schools. I don't have a problem with the administration, but know people that do. Some school pride, but not as much as pride as other schools, i.e. University of Memphis if you're at Rhodes but from Memphis.

Small classes, good professors who innvite you to their homes and want you to do well. All try to learn your name, but the hard part is remembering it years after you've had them. Class participation is often required. Some, but not much intellectual discussion outside of class, but it depends on the people. Students are competitive by department, bio majors, a lot of whom are pre-med can be pretty cut throat, but they usually all end up getting what they want so it's ok. Education at Rhodes is to prepare you for after Rhodes be that entering the real world or continuing your education

Rhodes really tries to be open and accepting about all issues but that's easier said than done. I'm in the majority of students here at Rhodes-white, upper/middle class, greek, female, so I can't speak for the minorities as well except that I know rhodes students are pretty good about reaching out and everyone's generally pretty friendly.

greek life=50% of student body but it can feel like more when the only thing to do on campus on a friday night is a frat party. that much said the college is getting better about having/sponsoring other events and those are becoming increasingly more well attended. athletics are some but not a lot. there's stuff to do in the city of memphis too so the weekends are a good time to get out of the rhodes bubble and blow off some steam before hitting the books again. In freshman dorms students often leave their doors open, and some on the weekends too. Athletic events aren't that big a deal; guest speakers get some people because they're usually sponsored by a department that makes its intro level students go but i've learned interesting stuff from those. theater, or the improv group on campus at least is pretty good. dating scene-depends on who you ask. met my closest friends by living near them or in an organization with them freshman year. if awake at 2 am on a tuesday probably studying, maybe pulling an all-nighter for your paper due the next day that you just started or cramming for a hard test. traditions and events are usually parties/concert-themed. people party in varying amounts. last weekend, hmm, parents weekend, nothing to exciting to report back on, but it was good to see my parents. on a saturday night without drinking you can go to dinner with friends, go see a show at the orpheum (theater downtown) go to a party sober and laugh at all the people who won't remember anything the next day, catch up on sleep, get ahead for classes (yea right...)

There are quite a few stereotypes because that's what we as people do, make generalizations. Stereotypes about Rhodes students include the misconception that everyone is rich, snobby, southern, a biology major, just to name a few.

Well, I am a texan (there's a lot at Rhodes) and I am a biology major, but other than that Rhodes is pretty diverse and is working on their commitment to diversity. There are rich and poor students, smart and less well educated people and people from all over with lots of different interests and life stories.