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My classmates are extremely friendly, helpful and fun! They are focused on what they want, but they also make time for play. There really is never a dull moment at Binghamton, you're either studying, sleeping, going to class or having fun! It's a really great atmosphere to grow, and the diversity of the students helps out a great deal. With the diversity, you learn to put aside stereotypes and respect the person for who they are, not their religion or what they look like. Students work together as a team.

Mostly much too serious and stressed. Good grades can be had without aderall and insomnia.

I feel like my classmates are either really good students who are smart and always go to class, or hungover bums who just woke up 5 minutes before the lecture.

at binghamton you would find student organization from all country! at binghamton i dont think any body would feel out place because of all the vaerity of student and staff that are at binghamton that are willing to help you whenever you need it!

I feel that Binghamton is pretty diverse and there are so many different clubs for every type of person Since we're mostly New Yorkers Binghamton has people from the city and upstate but mostly the students are from Long Island

Binghamton has a great range of students. We have an organization for probably every race, religion, political, sexual orientation out there. The only way I would say the student body is skewed is towards Asians, Jewish populations, Long Islanders, and upstate New Yorkers. I honestly can't think of anyone I've met at school who isn't one of those four things. If a student feels strongly about something, get involved! The SA seems to be doing a great job and all the clubs seem to be great, although first hand I couldn't tell you, though I do plan to get involved a lot more next sesmster!

Most undergraduate students who enroll at BU are from the New York City and Long Island area. They are usually from high socio-economic backgrounds, mostly White or Asian Indian and generally do not mix with other racial groups. In dining halls, there will be tables comprised only of White students, only of Black students, and only of Asian Indian students. Although there is some degree of diversity in the student population, there is no attempt by the administration to provide opportunities for students of different racial and socio-economic backgrounds to interact. For example, there are separate orientation programs for domestic (American) students and for international students. I believe that this segregation is unnecessary.

bing is racially diverse. more so if you live in hinman or dickinson. i dont think any student would feel out of place, its an open accepting environment. most kids dress casually in sweatpants. frat and sorority letters are big for those ppl in them. all types interact. tables in the dining hall asians, japs/sorority girls, athletes, no titles. most students are from long island and the 5 boroughs. most kids are middle class. kids are politically aware and active. the ones that speak out the most are more liberal.

The student body is diverse and well populated. But the diversity does not mean intermingling of races/ethnicities. Many of the students are open to others, some tend to gather with others or their own.

Although participation in organizations for minority groups is generally pretty strong amongst those groups, people who aren't are generally pretty apathetic toward them. Intellectuals, conscious-minded people, people who don't like drinking and partying, and people who wish not to live a consumerist lifestyle will feel out of place. Most students don't wear anything that stands out. Different types of students generally don't interact. Four tables - jocks, white gamers and/or stoners, mostly white sorority girls, Asians who are made to feel uncomfortable interacting with other students. Most Binghamton students are from the city, Long Island or Westchester. Modest middle class or working class backgrounds are most prevalent. Most students are minimally politically aware, but not active. Most are nominally left, or center, about 20{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} are pretty hard right. The right-wingers talk about money.

If your jewish, from long island, or new city, this is the place for you. Not much political activity, even with things like darfur, 20 people out of 11k show up.....people are lazy, may have to do with the crappy weather.

Administration prides itself on how diverse the campus is but in my opinion it's too diverse because it makes it impossible to get events/concerts that everyone likes, Most students are from Long Island and of Asian descent or Jewish religion, Lots of affluent students, Very liberal student body/student newspaper

There are alot of people from nyc and that area but this does not mean there is any lack of diversity. NYc and the neighboring areas are all different and the people at the university reflect that. there are several foreign students whom you are able to get to know and take a little piece of their culture with you. Most of the people at binghamton are from upper middle class backgrounds, but there is a lot of diversity. Binghamton ha program which help to people who com from poorer backgrounds attend the university. There is alot of activity fom the student on current issues. There is not a day that goes by where you won't see a group spreading by word of mouth and fliering for their issue thy are working on.

diverse, classes tend to stay together.

Binghamton promotes cultural awareness and diversity. Our multiculturalism is unparalleled and truthful. There are rarely any problems with race, and everyone gets along. No one usually feels out of place. Students wear sweatshirts because its cold. Generally, everything is pretty pleasant, students are active in discussion on recent news and political happenings.

Some amazing people, a lot of Jewish people take it for what it is. A LOT of wealthy people for a 15,000 tuition. Lots of elitism and a general feeling of entitlement. A general college kind of people with some individuals. Many dress in a preppy wealthy sort of attire. Hippies, country people, goths, would generally feel out of place, but I guess sometimes that's their goal? EVERYBODY is from near NYC (Long island westchester ect.) Active student body but a lotttttt of whining, school newspapers generally complaining, generally liberal students and teachers, will complain about almost anything. Different types of students interact very well. A lot of athletes who generally are good people.

Binghamton has a widely diverse student body. There are people from all different races, religions and backrounds. We have students from across the nation and even the globe. Binghamton has many organizations that represent various different cultures and backrounds (ex- The Black Student Union, The Jewish Student Union, the Carribean Asssociation, etc), but they are for the purpose of showing pride in ones backround and beliefs, not for segregating and excluding different groups. I feel Binghamton is a fairly open, accepting and intergrated school.

diverse. alot of jews. alot of asians. you can wear anything you want its not very judgemental there is a group of people for everyone.

The student body is 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} populated by asians, jewish individuals, and long islanders. Unfortunately attending Binghamton did not help me escape from High School stereotypes. There are still the popular rich girls, the jocks, the nerds, and the artsy types. Uggs, northface, leggings, burberry, coach, abercrombie, and a wide array of status symbols adorn the students (mostly greek life) at Binghamton. Cars range from bmws and mercedes to hondas and '94 ford escorts. Binghamton is big enough that if you're not a spoiled, rich, jewish girl from long island, you can find others like yourself and continue with your normal existence.

This is all anecdotal, but there seem to be three categories of BU students: locals, usually white and protestant, who have grown up in the Southern Tier, upper or upper middle class kids from Long Island, and international students (mainly Turkey, Korea, and China/Taiwan).

Binghamton is pretty diverse. Most students wear sweats/jeans/sun dresses to class when it's nice. The sorority girls love their jappy clothes.

My experience with Hillel, a Jewish organization, has been positive. There is a substantial amount of Jews on campus, and many of them can be found at either Hillel or Chabad, the orthodox Jewish organization. They both offer free dinners on Friday nights. Students of different races do not interact regularly. In the dining hall, you will generally find students from fraternities/sororities/the same building eating at their own tables. There is a good share of students eating alone or one-on-one with a member of the opposite sex. Most Binghamton students are from Long Island, and I think most are fairly well off. Students are predominantly left. Usually only students involved in medicine, law, or business speak about salaries.

Limp-dicked sheep-touchers and assholes. The Touch Yourselves. The MFP. None of these you know, and hopefully, you never will. Politics connote a history of shame. False prophets and careless rulers who know very little of how their petri dish has played and lost a terrible game, brutal enforcers of arbitrary and bizarre law, silent and insular stalkers mumbling meaningless formulas again and again, packs of brutal dogs chasing each other at the futile chance of dominance or escape, all are caught swirling toward destruction.

Binghamton students are definitely more on the liberal/democratic side, though there are Republican/Conservative student organizations. I wouldn't say that all people of different races all interact, but there aren't strict boundaries based on race, but more of language and hometowns. Otherwise, most different types of students do interact. Most people here are from downstate New York, meaning the city, Long Island, and Westchester. I don't know which socioeconomic or financial background is most represented; I feel it's pretty equal.

Binghamton has a LOT of dramatic Long Islanders. There are however a lot fo friendly fun people up here also. While the school may look predominantly white at first glance, every race is very well represented. The students do tend to split into groups of more serious students and partiers, but in the end everyone has friends.

I am an Itlaian male. Some of my friends are Filipino and got me involved in Pal's annual show, called Barrio, which was really fun. It was a great experience. There are a lot of people from the City, its suburbs, and Long Island. Especially Long Island. Students wear regular clothes, anything they want.

Binghamton students are generally lower to middle class, no super rich people. It is pretty diverse though.

very mixed high percentage of jewish and asian student body mainly middle class students and most are from the new york area. and students are generally aware of daily news in the media.

This school is extremely Jewish oriented. If you're Jewish you won't find a more welcoming SUNY school, if your not get ready to hear about Judaism in every class. Also everyone who goes to this school is extremely NYC prided, so get ready to make some friends from NYC is you're not already from there. Being from upstate New York and non-Jewish I'm a minority at this school, but I don't feel inhibited at all by that, just outnumbered.

No student would feel out of place here, it's really diverse. Students wear absolutely anything to class. Different types of students stick to themselves. If there were four tables of students in the dining hall, there would be a table of frat guys and sorority girls, a table of computer nerds, a table of Asians, and a table of a mixture of students. Most Binghamton students are from Long Island and New York City, the rest come from north of the city, Albany, Syracuse, and Rochester. Students are pretty politically aware and most lean to the left.

There are a lot of demonstrations and rallies around campus. I'm not one to go out advocating gay pride, but I would join one supporting our troops. I think there is a place for everyone at Binghamton. Most students wear jeans to class, however sweats aren't that uncommon. Differnt types of students interact, but usually just in the classroom. Four tables of students: Engineers, Soccer, Swimming, Baseball. Most Binghamton students are from Long Island. Most people come from a household with a average income. We are all going to make big bucks.

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No racial experiences here on campus. Somtimes different groups go out and protest certain things in front of the water fountain, but I don't really think much of it. It's never really a big thing for anyone. The group does their thing, hopefully get some kind of response from someone, and the day carries on. The campus is pretty diverse so I don't think anyone would have a problem feeling out of place here. It's all just a matter of finding someone to connect with, which really isn't hard if you're looking in the first place. Most students wear jeans or sweats with a t-shirt or sweatshirt, depending on the weather. No article of clothing really stands out as being worn the most. All different kind of students interact with eachother. It's brought up upon by groups, dorms, classes, etc. The dining hall tables are usually filled with friends from the buildings. Usually it will be people who are friends on their floor or friends from another floor. Most students are from either the city or Long Island. Most prevelant financial backgrounds are parents with the money to pay for their students to goto school here. Most can afford it, so middle class to upper middle class. Most students are not politically aware or active. No one talks about how much they'll earn in a day.

IM SICK OF HEARING ABOUT RACE. this place is diverse. period. all of my classes were racially based, and before coming here, race was not an issue to me. altough now, it is. kids here are rich and get whatever they want becuase of their rich parents. kids here seem to have no limits because their parents want them to be doctors or lawyers just like them.

Most students don't wear make-up. You can, but I feel comfortable not doing so and did for many years before I transfered here. Many sorority girls do, along with black north face hoodies and ughs....there's also a lot of Long Island and Staten Island students. Students from every borough, Rockland and Westchester counties, and mostly upstate (above bing)...and some in between... a few Connecticut kids. Most are middle class, not many rich kids but there are a few EOP students and such. Most students are democrats and moderate, but are for gay rights and are pro-choice. There's also lots of pro-pot in all groups from sororities to the church groups. Students do care a great deal about class work, but they have fun too. Weeks are mostly for working, but people go out on weeknights also. There's cabs for $3 downtown, the school's OCC buses from the Old Union, and public buses, and upperclassmen can have cars. There's really something for everyone.

It's probably the most diverse place I've ever been to. Most of the students are not rich (This is a State university after all) but I think that makes for interesting people. If spoiled rich kids are your thing, you probably won't be interested.

There are a lot of Jews here. Not that I don't like Jews, it's just that there are a lot here. and they get really annoying because you'll always hear about their events or Hillel or something. After a while you start asking yourself, "where are the christians and the muslims??? where are the black people??? where is everyone ELSE???"

Students vary tremendously. NOT a homogeneous student body at all. Kids usually wear sweat pants to class, some get dressed up but the majority dont. Jeans is usually the dressiest we get.

Binghamton University pride's itself in the diversity of the student body. Most of the population comes from Long Island. There is a significantly large Jewish and Asian populations. There is a fair amount of interracial interactions but often times racial cliques do spring up. There are many clubs and organizations geared toward different races and religions, represented on campus. Binghamton tends to be a very politically aware university, with students actively interested in political affairs. The population is predominantly liberal.

The student body is really diverse and certain types of people seem to stick together. Certain living communities are known for having certain types of people; like College in the Woods is mostly hippies, Newing is mostly sororities and fraternities, and Hinman is mostly Asian students.

Binghamton is very diverse and I haven't felt out of place outside ofclass. My freshman year I took an English class in where I was the only Latina in there and I felt very uncomfortable. Neither the students nor the professor made me feel uncomfortable it was just how I felt because of the others around me but in the end I enjoyed my class and classmates.

Multiculturalism is a huge part of our campus - from getting along and learning about each other, to recognizing that still, most cultural groups choose to socialize with themselves. No one would feel out of place here though - every type of student comes here and accepts others. Most of our students are from NY and NJ, but more and more are coming from all over the world. Students are predominantly left-leaning, but the right is making a comeback, probably as a rebellion against the small but vocal crazy leftist radicals found on every campus.

there are a lot of different kinds of people at binghamton whether it be religiously, racially, or socially. i have noticed that most of the people i have talked to either come from the city or queens area or long island. there's a lot of diversity so i don't think it's hard to make friends, but i think a reserved, anti social student might have difficulties at binghamton because the large student body promotes social interactions.

Binghamton holds witness to a lot of different encounters with different racial, religious and socio-economic groups. The variety of campus groups and events are reflective of this. As to what kind of student would feel out of place, I would say anyone's really susceptible to that, it's a matter of getting out there. I would love to see more different students interact. I think since my freshman year I've tried to do this, but it can be frustrating since different groups of people can be so different, sometimes it just seems easier to hang out with people who are like you. I wish it wasn't so hard sometimes to hold kinship with people of other ethnicities.

live with turkish roommate and love it- take time to meet others from different countries learn so much and gain great friends; people usual wear casual clothes to class. pjs too. but you can really wear whatever you want to class. people dont really care; different types of students interact of course!; students very politically aware and active

My experiences with different groups on campus has been positive. I am not involved in one but I have interacted with many people from these groups for many different reasons and they have always been good to deal with. I don't really think anyone would feel out of place at Binghamton because it is a very diverse campus and there is bound to be a club or group that interests you. Most students wear clothes that will be comfortable for class depending on the weather. There are a group of people that wear erratic clothing though. Four tables at the dining hall, they look like this: 1. all guys talking animatedly about sports. 2. an all girls smaller group laughing 3. A mixed group eating and talking loudly about general things. 4. Two roommates looking to get a quick bite to eat before class or an activity. Most students are from the NYC area and for the most part come from modest financial backgrounds. Students are very politically aware and hold rallies and other functions to get their point across. This campus is largely left leaning

There's strong Jewish, Christian and Islamic presences on campus. All kinds of groups are accomodated. Most Bing kids are from within NY state and middle class. There's all kinds of activity around campus--you can't typecast 12,000 kids, but there's a left lean.