SUNY at Binghamton Top Questions

There are stereotypes that Binghamton is primarily composed of those having jewish/asian background.

People think that BU is a continuation of high school from any metropolitan area. It is also thought that the city of Binghamton is a ghetto.

school that students go to because it is cheap.

Binghamton students are generally stereotyped as smart Long Island/City kids who can't afford to go to a costly private school.

We are a bunch of hippies and that everyone studies all the time

Stereotypes about Binghamton and its students? For one, it's dreary, depressing and boring. The only way to have a good time is to go out drinking and partying. Two, Binghamton students don't have the same chances out there in the real world as students who go to other more prestigious schools. That a diploma from a school like that would help secure a better more fulfilling future.

There is nothing to do in Bingahmton the town, everyone is from Long Island/ New York City area, or are Jewish, Asian, or from another country, academics are impossible.

A few stereotypes concerning Binghamton and the students is that there is a considerable amount of people from Long Island and New York City, most of whom are Jewish. Beyond this, there are stereotypes about many of the residential communities on campus. For instance, Newing Community is known for having a high population of people involved in Greek Life and also people who are very materialistic. Dickinson Community is known for having people who are generally less social and are somewhat "geeky". College in the Woods Community, where I live is known to be the most social while also being renowned for being a place where many people come to smoke drugs and drink alcohol.

I don't know any.

city or long island kids, going for the state school. many are regarded as jappy. campus is divided by ethnicity. frats dominate.