Pomona Economics Major

Outside stereotypes tend to be along the lines that we are cocky and stuck up about our ranking but that we also tend to be potheads. Another stereotype is that we have a lot of very book smart people but that Pomona students tend to be less logical or street smart.

Like any stereotype, it starts from examples. There are surely people that are caught up in US News rankings but for the most part I think that Pomona students are rather open to the other 5 C's but are labeled as being an introverted campus. I do agree with the stereotype that we are a book smart but not street smart group of people.

I think the best thing about Pomona is the opportunities. Professors are accessible, there are fun things to do in the area, On the Loose, Clubs, and others. I love to play sports and have the pleasure of playing two and being a D-III school is perfect for that. I would love to change the advertising of the college. Pomona needs to do a better job of selling itself and it's students to businesses or the nation in general. For the quality of the school, Pomona should be better known nationwide. I think the size of the school is great because resources are not spread too thin. RECENT COMPLAINTS! One of the biggest selling points about our school was freedom in all aspects of student life. I was under the impression my freshmen year that as long as I was safe, not harming others, or causing problems I could do almost as I please. Our drinking policy has become much more stringent and has caused a very up-tight party scene and encouraged students to drink in their rooms instead of the safety of a school run event. Pomona administrators should realize that if a keg is at a party and underage people get beer slowly by asking others or waiting in line and showing a college id that is safer than if they could not get beer at the party and drink ahead of time. Also, parties used to be held outside in courtyards which is unheard of. Alumni are surprised about how strict Pomona has become. Also why can't RHS throw birdseed on freshmen as they walk through the gates. That is a fun tradition, NOT HAZING. We should not bring people into this college that in their first year decide to do away with tradition.

Professors are amazing. They are accessible, kind, and focused on teaching. I have not complaints about the overall quality of our professors. I think it should be noted that professors should be paid differently according to what they could make otherwise. It is a a simple problem that if someone can make significantly more in the business world than teaching they need some incentive to work here. The pay for a finance professor has to be more than that of an English professor for the simple reason that the finance professor will not work at Pomona when they can work elsewhere (including other colleges) for more.

Our students are not very preppy. It is common to wear shorts and a t-shirt. I recognize that I am a little out of place in my dress. I wear more collared shirts than most people and people think simply because I do I am an asshole. I think it is a little unwarranted but I do think if someone wants to make an assumption about me because of how I dress I don't need to waste my time with them.

Students are very right and while I don't follow the trend I think people are rather understanding of other ideas even though people disagree with my views.

I find students are less career driven here at Pomona and many students don't really have a long-term plan. That is just how it is, I don't see it as a negative or a positive.

I am involved in Sigma Tau fraternity. I think that it is a great group of guys and we try to throw parties and charity events where everyone can participate. It would be great if the school allowed us to throw larger parties or have our own social room to host events. I think fraternities can help the social life on campus and be a great resource.

Dating on the 5 C's is tough. I don't like to hook up with people but for the most part our campuses are not about dating.

Athletic events aren't big except for games against CMS. They are fun and I think it is enough. I would love to have more fans but I really value that our athletes are students first. I take pride in the fact that unlike other top schools we do not lower our standards for most athletes.