Florida International University Top Questions

There are many stereotypes at Florida International University. A few examples are all our students are all Hispanic, FIU is a commuter school and our athletics programs are horrible or not supported. Though some people do live on campus, it is accurate that FIU is mainly a commuter school. That would also explain our large Hispanic population. Our school is only a little over 60 percent Hispanic, but it is an international school, there are students from many from different parts of the world. Our athletic program isn’t great but getting better and the support is growing. Our administration is even awarding Panther Points when students attend games and a student can build up their points to win great prizes like HDTV 1080 TVs, IPads, laptops, IPods and more.

Obviously they are.There are lazy people, studious people, party people, social people, loner people, funny people, and boring people.

Yes.

1) Most of UP campus seems latino to me. As an anglo, I don't mind. I have a blast every time I come here. People are friendly! 2) UM is a waste of money. I researched the quality of instructors in my dept before I came here. One of my professors has his Dr. from Harvard and taught at Cornell. What a deal at FIU prices! 3)FIU just seems like a third rate school because of the amount of commuters....feels like a Community College...if you don't want to go away for school, this is a good choice, If you don't livein MIA and plan to come here, the dorms are NEW and AWESOME. 4) Yeah, it's true. They are always hyping it, but hey, if FIU offers you a free ride...come here. If you are just looking to further your athletic career and do school on the side...well...you are likely going to UM. 5) This is absolutely accurate. FIU violates the Sunshine Laws on open forums for admin. planning and short changes faculty and the students at the end of the day.

For the most part, the second is definitely true. The first, mmmm, not so much. But it is easier to get involved and hold a high position on the "minority" campus. But that's because it isn't as dominated by the greek system.

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NO! Even though FIU is a public university it isn't a bad one at that and many people i've met come from all over the world to study here!

Are they ever!

NO!

somewhat, but of course like any other stereotype, not a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} true.

no

At times, but i like to think i've met a lot of people who disprove it

Not at all, it's actually harder than what everyone usually expects

Yes

Not really.

While this is true of a certain segment of the student population, there is a large base of students involved in the school and the advancement of its reputation, both academically and socially.

They could not be further from the truth. FIU students are ,for the most part, well behaved and hard working.

n/a

Absolutely not, many chose FIU for its great business school, and our new law and medical schools.

yes very true

definitely not

False!

no

Yes

FIU students ARE commuters and we do not have as much spirit as those schools whose population lives primarily on campus.

not at all. Given that some students work harder than others, I believe that students at FIU are just as dedicated to their university as anyone else. So our football team doesn't have high hopes for the superbowl? That's okay because there is always a crowd of Panthers in the stands. FIU is the second university I've attended and I feel just as (if not more) inspired by the dedication of the people in this school and their ambitions.

Yes.

Depends who you talk to.

-Yes -Yes -Depends on the school

i dont know

true

Not necessarily, they might be accurate for some, but not the whole.

To a certain extent but not true of a lot of students.

Not at all, FIU is very well organized and has earned recognition in many areas.

Yes.

No.

Definitely not! I was accepted to both FSU and UF but I chose to go to FIU.

No! they are not true at all...FIU is a great university. We are ranked on a national level and have a lot of potential to do great...after all we are a young university. Due to our diversity and wide student age range it seems as though FIU sterotypes are true but that just gives us an upper hand as a student...we provide different views and have the opportunity to learn from others and diversify ourselves. GO FIU!!!

Yes

Yes

yes.

no

Yes

For the most part its true there are alot of Hispanics but guess what people we live in Miami, but nonetheless in this school exist alot of other ethnic backgrounds. FIU is a relatively young school, but despite this FIU has achieved a lot its a matter of time before FIU can be up there competing with major universities, oh...also yes our football team sucks for real :(

They are not. Students that attend FIU find more value in the education, extracurricular activities and student life here than at any other Miami university. The fact that we are a public school makes it easier for us to attend on finacial terms but in no way reduces the value of attending school here.

No

Nope, They party at south beach

no

yes

Some.