Michigan State University Top Questions

What is the stereotype of students at your school?

Casey

MSU is a huge campus and it is easy to get lost. MSU students are generally really friendly and helpful.

Brittany

Big party school, not as smart as students from U of M.

Lauren

The biggest stereotype is that MSU is just a party school.

Andy

I think some of the stereotypes is that we are all just party animals and maybe have it easier than other schools, such as our rival, U of M.

Jerry

that we are a party school that we are very friendly we have a great campus

Jordan

We drink a lot and light stuff on fire. We're a total party school. We're dumb and don't go to class and stuff like that.

Andy

we party too hard, we don't take real classes, it is easy to get in and get good grades

Tom

That we're a nice mix of farmers, wealthy and attractive blondes, and those guys from high school who like to set things on fire.

Devin

That it is a party school, and it is, but there is also a good academic program for those who want one.

Sarah

They party all the time. They like to have riots.

Jesse

MSU is first and foremost known as a party school. Lesser known "moo school".

Lane

Nursing school has poor reputation.

Nicholas

They can drink alcohol well. Attractive girls. Smart but know how to live life.

Steve

Some sterotypes are that MSU culture and students are all about getting fucked up.

Michelle

MSU students and the school is a huge party school. The students do nothing but drink and riot. They also may be seen as less intelligent when compared to the students from the University of Michigan

Briggsie

Everyone at MSU drinks heavily

Jamie

MSU students are partiers. MSU girls are hot.

Ryan

Northface jackets and Coffee addicts

Harper

we know how to party hard, good looking girls, great campus, foreign math teachers who are impossible to understand, huge greek system.

Robin

Some stereotypes about MSU is that it comes second best to the University of Michigan.

Ryan

lots of people say that MSU is the underdog of Michigan and all those who did not get into Michigan go to MSU.

Tina

--Because of the "riots" there is a rumor that we are dangerous or drink out of control..which is occasionally true lol, but not how some people viewed it on the news. --I dont really know anymore

Sean

Its a party school that roits

beth

1) It's a party school 2) Too many Teacher Assistants

KC

Party School

justine

Cow lovers, Not as smart as those that attend University of Michigan, Party a lot

TJ

MSU students are well rounded individuals. Spartans can hit the books but know how to party as well. Some say the school is too much of a party school, some say not enough. I thought it was a perfect fit.

Megan

Some stereotypes would be that its hard to adjust to dorm life, that dorm life is restrictive, that the professors dont care once they reach the 10 year mark, the foods awful, and life is easier with a fabulous roommate.

Ashley

They like to part alot. Bad at football, good at basketball and hockey though.

David

The professors arent very accomodating and the students keep to themselves all the time. The adjustment is too hard.

Kelly

MSU puts an emphasis on business, journalism, and engineering degrees. It is less concerned about intellectual undertakings and the such. The student body is heartily filled with drunkards and party kids.

aleta

It is well known that MSU is thought of as a party school. MSU is also known to have a diverse range of offered degrees, and one of the most beautiful campuses.

Denise

That we simply party all the time and that we are full of mostly "hick" type people.

Alex

not sure.

Tony

A strong stereotype about MSU students is that we are all drunks. Another is that we are all rejects of the University of Michigan.

Kathy

That we are all hard-core drinkers and partiers that just take easy courses to get a degree.

Nico

a lot of partying, many internationals

Dave

That we party 24/7 and have no education. ESPECIALLY coming from UofM students.

Jody

Not as smart as U of M students, party-loving, rioters.

Shannon

That we are a major party university and the students only look to riot

katie

we drink too much an party too hard

emily

That they party a lot and are drinking machines.

Kristen

That we're all hardcore party-goers and that we like to start riots.

Andy

1. That all students party hard and go out drinking every night 2. Most MSU athletes are dumb in school

Becky

That we are big party goer's and thrower's

Alex

That they all drink a lot and like to party, and that they are too dumb to get into a better school.

TJ

Big college for partying. Lots of easy (stupid) girls.

May

We are not as smart as the U of M students. Big Party School

Amanda

Party School Riots

Benjamin

1. MSU is a party school. 2. MSU students don't care about academics, they just want to have fun. 3. MSU students are not as smart as University of Michigan students. 4. MSU was founded as an agriculture school, therefore it's only good for farming and not for more "serious" or "intellectual" disciplines. 5. MSU is so huge (over 45,000 students) that students feel lost or not cared about.