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The stereotype of Brandeis students is that they are a bunch of awkward Jews from the Northeast. The awkward stereotype is true for some people, especially for the Freshman. People tend to grow a lot socially at Brandeis because they are around people for the first time who share their interests and quirkiness. However, Brandeis students are not socially inept. The stereotype of Brandeis students all being Jewish is incorrect. Brandeis is a VERY diverse place, with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. As well, many of the students who are considered Jewish, are either not religious, or come from families where only parent is Jewish. Anyone who tells you non-Jewish students get ostracized or are made to feel isolated Brandeis are flat out wrong. White Christians are definitely a minority at Brandeis, since there are so many Asians and African American students, not to mention the sizable International population. I have noticed there aren't too many Hispanic students, but I could be wrong about that. The stereotype of Brandeis students all being from Northeast is partly true. The majority of domestic students do come from the Northeast, but there are people from all over the country as well. Thankfully, the large number of International students give the school a worldly feel. If you aren't looking to be exposed to a variety of different cultures and people, Brandeis isn't the place for you.

The stereotype of Brandeis students is that they are a bunch of awkward Jews from the Northeast. The awkward stereotype is true for some people, especially for the Freshman. People tend to grow a lot socially at Brandeis because they are around people for the first time who share their interests and quirkiness. However, Brandeis students are not socially inept. The stereotype of Brandeis students all being Jewish is incorrect. Brandeis is a VERY diverse place, with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. As well, many of the students who are considered Jewish, are either not religious, or come from families where only parent is Jewish. Anyone who tells you non-Jewish students get ostracized or are made to feel isolated Brandeis are flat out wrong. White Christians are definitely a minority at Brandeis, since there are so many Asians and African American students, not to mention the sizable International population. I have noticed there aren't too many Hispanic students, but I could be wrong about that. The stereotype of Brandeis students all being from Northeast is partly true. The majority of domestic students do come from the Northeast, but there are people from all over the country as well. Thankfully, the large number of International students give the school a worldly feel. If you aren't looking to be exposed to a variety of different cultures and people, Brandeis isn't the place for you.

- everyone is Jewish - everyone is ugly - Brandeis awkward!

Jewish, socially awkward, smart/overachievers

Brandeis students are often typecast as awkward, stuck-up, and square. We don't know how to throw parties, or attend them, and so we don't. Since our school population is by majority made up of people of Jewish descent or religious background, we are out-of-touch with mainstream Christian America, and spend our Fridays at prayer and Saturdays in our dorms wishing people wouldn't turn the lights off in the bathroom. And because Brandeis is a University of high academic standing, we generally draw the wealthy, socially-retarded, entitled types.

That they are all Jewish and awkward...

Everyone knows that Brandeis is a place for Jews. The stereotype is that all Brandeis students have dark curly hair that they can't manage, large noses, poor social skills, tiny hats, and very specific rules about food.

that we're all orthodox Jews that we're extremely awkward

Jewish, liberal, rich, nerdy, socially inept, pro-Israel, ugly.

That all the students are Jewish and unattractive and there aren't many parties or fun things to do.

That everyone is Jewish, rich, and democratic.

Socially Awkward, not the most attractive bunch

In general, Brandeis students are known for their enthusiasm to study which in other words might be called as being a nerd!! I guess if there is one similar characteristic i should name about 90 % of brandeis students that will for sure be their motivation to study hard and their high academic standards.. all students have a very high intellectual capacity, are aware of world issues..

Apparently, everyone at Brandeis is wicked unattractive. I don't really see it-- there are attractive people everywhere! You just have to know your type. Another stereotype is that everyone's Jewish. We do have a large contingency of Jewish students, but there are tons of different religions represented at Brandeis.

Jewish, nerdy, socially inept, politically active, intelligent, conscientious, hippies.

The main stereotype about Brandeis students is that everyone here is a northeastern, liberal Jew.

- Socially awkward - Not very attractive - Obsessed with Israel

a) they're socially awkward b) they're jewish c) they're ugly d) they did not want to come to Brandeis

They're all Jewish. That all the minorities get the POSSE scholarship or are part of the TYP program. They're ugly. There's no social life on campus. Everyone is socially awkward.

Brandeis is a Jewish school. All Brandeis students are Jews.

They're ugly, Jewish, nerdy, and anti-social.

90% of Jewish girls are hot and the other 10% go to Brandeis. The campus is ugly.

Basically, that everyone is Jewish and Anti-Social

That everyone is Jewish, really Jewish. And that Brandeis girls and guys are ugly. Also, that students spend every waking moment, including weekends, studying.

"everyone's Jewish"

"Brandeis is cheap" (in the bad way, not as in inexpensive); "everyone at Brandeis is ugly"; "Brandeis kids are awkward"

Socially Awkward

Lots of Jews, very little partying, overly studious- obsessively so. Overachievers. Nerds. Don't know how to have fun.

Most of the negative stereotypes about Jews are also applied to Brandeis students in general: nerdy, quiet, awkward, and (it pains me to say it) unattractive. There are also some Brandeis specific stereotypes, like being overcommited or overworked.

That we're nerdy, that we're lame, that we're ugly.

Jewish, nerdy, never go out drinking/partying, awkward, the girls are ugly.

Everyone's Jewish, politically active, unattractive, and socially awkward

Awkwardness, no learned social interaction skills, everyone at least double majors, it's a "Jew school" Ex: How do you tell an extrovert from an introvert at Brandeis? They look at your shoes instead of their own.

JEWISH. Awkward: people tend to joke that awkwardness is born at Brandeis. Smart, but not party animals. Plenty of JAPs (Jewish American Princess) and rich kids. Just below the Ivies in terms of ability: most kids who go there, only went because they got rejected from Harvard. Very friendly, but a bit strange.

They're all Jewish, they're all awkward.

Ugly Girls, Bad Party Scene, Nerdy Kids, Students study a lot, Tons of jews

ugly, boring, jewish

We are super-jewy nerds. Our women are not good looking.

Quirky, not mainstream, more geeky and nerdy than jock-y, too busy all the time, superinvolved with lots of activities, some Jewish relative in family

There is the huge stereotype that everyone at Brandeis is Jewish, and that the student body is generally unattractive and nerdy.

awkward, Jewish, New Yorker or Bostonian, unattractive

AWKWARD

That it's mostly Jewish. That the students are socially awkward. That the students are booksmart but not streetsmart.

Brandeis students are awkward; Brandeis students don't know how to have fun.

There is no party scene. Brandeis students are incredibly socially awkward. 9 out of 10 Jewish girls are pretty, and the other one goes to Brandeis.

People say Brandeis is home of awkward. They also say the only people who go there are Jewish. I've also heard it said that at Brandeis, marijuana is the alcohol-- meaning that it's the most common way of getting un-sober.

Brandeis students are thought to be generally awkward and socially confused...people don't usually think of students as good looking over all. Students are also extremely into their academics and clubs, and are very intelligent, hardworking individuals.

A "Jew-school" where awkward, nerdy, and unattractive Jews and a sprinkling of similar Gentiles go, especially those who couldn't get into Ivy League schools.

I think that some stereotypes is that they are all Jewish and awkward, for the students that is.

There are lots of dorks and weirdos at Brandeis. The students are ugly. The students who are pretty are Jappy. The campus is ugly.