CUNY Queens College Top Questions

Always helpful and easy to get along with. Very serious academically.

My classmates in my math classes are highly motivated and are always looking forward to talking about how math can be applied to the real world outside of class.

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There is NO student that would feel out of place at Queens College. This school has the most diverse group of students that I could have ever imagined. Although some groups of people are not as accepting and welcoming to things that go against religious or personal beliefs, you will always know that there even more students who are just like you. Many of the students come from Queens, which itself is a very diverse borough. If you were to walk across QC campus for ten minutes you would see students of many different ethnicities, hear students speaking many different languages, and be amazed at how diverse the groups of friends are. There are clubs for every religious group and ethnic group, LGBT students, as well as students who are interested in politics, sports, fraternities/sororities, and every major/minor.

There is a variety of students at Queens College. The good thing about it is that everyone gets to learn about each others cultures. In most cases, different types of people interact. I am one of those people. In other cases, people tend to stay around the people they are most comfortable with. Same race, religion, interests. For the most part, every student is lower class. Many students talk about their jobs outside of campus and others seek to find jobs on campus due to their financial need.

they all are hard working and struggle a lot.

I love this question because I'm having such a hard time answering it... One of my favorite things about QC is that we can't be defined specifically because we mesh so many types of people together so well! I often spend time with students of different groups of myself and I have not yet had a negative experience doing so. Everyone is so accepting of everyone else; I often forget that we're so different! I don't think anyone would feel out of place at QC- and I'm not just saying that! I honestly thought I would feel out of place, but I fit right in with everyone else! Students wear whatever they want to class- from sweatpants, to dresses. Its really up to you and what you feel comfortable in. In the dining hall, students will often sit with their friends who are often of the same race, religion, socio-economic, etc group as themselves, but they often venture out as well. There aren't rigid cliques like some high schools. Non-fraternity students sit with the fraternity students, Christians sit with Jews, Indians sit with Caucasians, there aren't defined groups.

As I've mentioned earlier, QC has one of the most diverse campuses in the country. This includes, but is not limited to, diversity in ethnicity, religion, race, financial background, and more. Many people's parents came to America from another country and are the first in their families to attend college. These people work hard to succeed and don't act as if anything should be handed to them. They don't complain or get lazy. Additionally, all these different groups mesh really well on campus. I am a member of QC's Center for Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Understanding, which is a group that often has discussions for people of different backgrounds to discuss national issues. This program is unique because it provides a forum for everyone to hear about what an issue is like from a different perspective, and leaves people a lot more open-minded. Students are predominantly to the left and are mostly politically aware. Many students have jobs but do not talk about what they earn; the majority of students are from lower-middle class homes.

My classmates are a very diverse group.

Everyone is diverse and there is always something new to learn from each person, it's easy to see the people who are serious and those who aren't about their education and future, but what's great is that you can always connect with people even if you have different paths to travel.

The people that go here are very diverse.

Most of my classmates are very open to people. They are not cruel or not open to race or religion.

My classmates are all very kind, fun, smart, wonderful people who really enjoy each other's company, values, backgrounds, and ideas.

people at queens are REAL. that's what i enjoyed most about my transfer from nyu to queens college - at nyu, the student body is full of people who are so used to being pampered and stuck in a bubble, but queens is the real world. i think i've heard that the average age of people who go to school there is either 21 or 23. a lot of my friends go to school and go home to work (i'm a full time student and hold two part time jobs), and i think it really prepares you for what's coming after college. the transition from college to the work force may be hard for the rest of the world, but i feel like this is it, and i already know that the transition will be easy for me because i'm almost there.

Like I said, there are all walks of life at Queens College

Queens is extremelly diverse and everyone is equally represented. We are located in the herat o Queens, which is 1 of the most diverse areas of the country, & you can see that reflected throughout the student body as well as the faculty. However, you can see that groups are segregated. In the cafe. you know where the jewish students sit, the asian students, latino, muslim, etc. You also have sections where the fraternity & soroity students are, the music students, art students, etc. I would say as a whole I find the student body to lean to the left politically, which is not something I like. It makes it hard to talk with people because I dont share the same views as most college students.

Queens college is a very mixed race school. all races are represented. however, there are hardly any activities on campus and it is hard to make friends and see them again in ure classes since it is a huge school

people are so open minded and the school have groups almost about every religion. students however choose to eat with people of their same race and language, this hapens in the dinning hall. most of queen scollege students are from china i guess. they are very liberal. i do.

The campus is very diverse, but judiasm is the most prominent religion on campus. some students havea problem with it others really dont care. most students are either from queens or long island. not that many are politically active. there isnt much unity at qc.

Our campus is so racial diverse its amazing. You learn so much just from being here about the rest of the world. Its great. The fashion at Queens is cultural as well as commerical. Everyone interacts with anyone. Its not usual to see people of different backgrounds and religions hanging out together. Unless you like politics the majority of QC students could care less. We participate in elections but we see it as more of a nusiance then something to get excited about. QC has a mix of just about anything and you learn a lot. If you just sit and listen I guarantee you you'll probably hear about 4-5 different languages being spoken.

Very diverse

Students offer themselves to assist one another and you can always find tutoring help as well as friendly people to study with.

everyone pretty much gets along no matter what religion or class everyone has a place most students wear casual clothes different types of students do interace the athletes, frats,sororitys and asians typically stick together most prevalent finanical background middle to upper middle class most students are not politically active

Its hard for new people (specially from other states) to make friends at a commuter school) We have an awesome Greek system plus lots of rallies and activities for insoiders as wel as non-greeks, (GREEK WEEK)

I think that Queens college favors Jewish students. I think a caucasion feels most uncomfortable. Different students dont interact its very cliquey. Theres hte asians, jewish, sorority/frats, and the group of kids that have known each other since hs and they dont associate themselves with ppl they dont know. Most QC students are from the flushing area. Most people have financial aid for a dirt cheap school.

QC has a diverse group of students and it is not uncommon to see African American Students talking with Jewish students. For the most part racism and discrimination against sexual prefernce does not happen. I can use myself as an example: I am a Native American student with a diverse background, middle class, straight, raised Roman Catholic. Two of my closest friends are Jewish, another is bi-sexual, and I speak to everyone in my classes. I have not discriminated against them, and they ahve not done that to me. The most prevalent financial background at QC is middle class. A lot of single working mothers come to QC in order to better themselves and their financial standing. The age range of students is just as diverse as their background. Some students are politically aware and politically active. However the apathy at QC follows into the political arena. Most studenst are liberal. Students consistantly talk about how much money they will be able to make one day.

white people look at people of other races like they are superior to them.

The student body is very large and diverse. There is everything from and environmental club to greek life (fraternities / sororities) to religiouse groups. When loking for a group to hang out with usually you dont have to look to far.

The student body has a plurality of observant Jews. Queens College is a great place to be in terms of diversity. Whatever ethnicity or nationality you claim, you can find others who share it. The only problem is that people often form cliques based exclusively on ethnicity and nationality. It's back to high school sometimes, with all the ____ kids sitting together. The best part about the student body is that class is NOT an issue. Tuition is very low, and scholarships are numerous besides. The students reflect the neighborhood and thus are largely middle-class. It's not an issue if they aren't, though. We're a hodgepodge. There are politically-aware students, and there are typical apathetic kids. There are liberals and religious conservatives. No one's there to make big bucks, we're mostly down-to-earth. We just want a Bachelor's with no student loans to repay.

QC has one of the most diverse student bodies I can imagine. we are home to all races religions and ethnicities as well as socio-economic status. QC's affordable tuition makes it possible for students with all diffierent financial situations to study here. everyone here tolerates each other, i have never experienced a time here where any one may have felt segregated. different types of students are constantly interacting with each other!

The Queens College student body consist mostly of Eastern European whites, Asians, and some blacks and Hispanics. It seems that the less assimilated people tend to hang out within their own ethnic groups while those that are assimilated tend to hang out with people who are also assimilated. In any case, it's hard to find students who actually come to Queens College to really study and enjoy studying as much as finding students who just want to fulfill their degree requirements. I suppose those kinds of students will be found in graduate schools. Student sometimes care more about when the class is over as opposed to what's going on. There are however many students who's sole purpose is to learn while also working towards a degree. I am one of them. It is really tough to find people who have similar interested as I do since everyone I know only care about where they're going Friday night. It seems like most college students are of low-medium to low income families. There are also some from wealthy families, but not many. Most student as previously stated are not active in extracurricular life beyond studying. It's not totally their fault as many of the extracurricular activity is just not something that anyone would be interested in. Also, most people, I think, have some kind of job, so it's hard for them to do so many thing at college.

I feel that all religious and racial backgrounds are widely excepted and tolerated. Most students seem to be of a middle class background. Although in class a diverse and cohesive student body can be found but in the lunch room, students seems to be separated by tables of ethnicity. Most students seem to be from Queens and Long Island. I don't think that most students are politically aware of who is on their senate. I think that events geared toward getting to know these officers could greatly help. The CLIQ system is vital in this communter campus.

QC is an extremely diverse school. At any given time you can hear 60 different languages spoken all around you. There are students from over 100 countries presnent on campus. Most people get along with everyone else. It isn't like high school. People from very different backgrounds all hang out together. Because you don't have the same people in every class like you did in high school, it is hard not to meet new people from cultures that are different from yours.

this school is extremely diverse. if you thought your high school was, which i did, then you're in for exposure to even more countries and cultures. I've meet people from Turkey, Ghana, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and Egypt here. It's really awesome and I'm grateful for it.

Very Diverse. Lots of Jewish, Muslim, Asian, Black, etc. You wouldn't feel out of place at QC: There are senior citizens and middle aged people, and of course, loads and loads of college age students of all races and religions. QC is number one for students whose parents havent been to college, but loads of people from affluent families end up at Queens College too.

the student body at qc is amazing and like no other. i've met people of all races and religions and i've met friends that i've learned so much from. people who are not willing to make friends outside of their social network will have a hard time fitting in at school. most students are from queens, which is what makes our school so diverse. kids from middle class families are most prevalent at our school. there is a lot of politically active studnet on campus.

QC has a very diverse student body. You have every type of ethnicity represented on campus. Every religious group that wishes to be represented has a meeting place in the Student Union and if someone is looking for someone to connect with, they will find a group for that. The political side of the school is starting to warm up and elections are finally coming close, but the student government we have now, United People, has been extremely helpful and useful to the day to day workings of the college, as well as the student body population made up of athletes.

since its a commuter school most people come to class and go home. the school is really diverse although most people are only interested in hanging out with their own race/religion so unless you fit into a specific category its hard to make friends. it reminds me a lot of high school.

QC is a very most diverse school. There are clubs and activities for all races, ethnicities, religions and genders. I love that in one class you can have over 20 different nationalities.

There are plenty of organizations representing people of different racial and religious backgrounds. No students feel out of place at Queens College. Unfortunately, many students form cliques based on appearance, dress, religion, or background. However, nobody is ever "left out."

I feel like Queens College is a place for everybody.

Very good experiences. This is the most diverse college so no one would feel out of place unless they are failing all their classes because the level is too high for them. Most students dress casually. All different religions and races interact but for the most part people always stick to their own. Most students here are originally Americans living in Queens, it is their parents that originate from other countries...in general of course. They are politically aware. Alot ponder about what they will do to earn money one day.