University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Top Questions

Haha, the only thing I can think of that characterizes our school is our anger for not having Chief - and that is very, very true.

They are hard-working. Play hard, study hard. It is really true. Though our school is one of the top parties in US, everybody focus on their study too.

The stereotype is that this is a huge party school with a massive greek life and rampant drinking, which is pretty accurate.

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One common stereotype of the students at my school is it is full of engineers. While U of I is popular for it's engineering program, that doesn't mean that everyone who goes there is an engineer. I myself am not an engineer, and have plenty of friends who are not engineers. I think this stereotype is very inaccurate, because we are such a large school with a plethora of majors to offer.

I would say that there are a lot of stereotypes associated with Greek life that are not necessarily true.

While there are plenty of stereotypes about U of I students (one being payscale's rating of U of I as the Top Party College by Salary Potential), the truth is that there are many diverse student interests. We have so many opportunities to get involved in extracurriculars, study abroad, and service that there is something for everyone.

There may be some stereotypes of U of I students being a bunch of smart geeks, or science nerds, but for every stereotype you can imagine, there is a group at U of I. All types of students are here, and there is something to fulfill everyone's interests.

There are several different stereotypes at UIUC. First, there is a large stereotype that half of the students are either Asian, or from China. While there are many students are either Asian or from China, the largest majority is not. There is also another stereotype that UIUC is only filled with rich people from the north shore. There are all types of students that are drawn to UIUC from all over the country and the world.

Definitely Frat Kids and "Bros", This is extremely accurate on the Champaign side of campus. But not many people know that the Urbana side has a chill, artsy, stoner, stereotype.

There are many art kids in Allen Hall, but it does hold art classes so that may be one reason. FAR and PAR dorms are known for having the highest number of international students. Then you have sorority and fraternity students, but remember not everyone fits into a stereotype :)

Before coming to the University of Illinois, I found out that around thirty other seniors from my high school were accepted to U of I as well. While many were immediately eager to accept their offers to the school, others pulled away and didn't like the idea of all of our high school friends going to the same school. They thought they would see them around campus too often and wanted to get away from the old "high school" scene and move in a different direction. After almost completing my first year at U of I, I believe these students made the wrong decision. You may see people you know here and there around campus, but there are forty thousand kids here! You only see who you want to see. Thus, the stereotype that students continue to be surrounded by their old friends/peers is inaccurate.

smart, rich Greeks.

There are a few stereotypes at the University of Illinois. The very large Greek system here receives some negative stereotypes. "Frat bro" is a common term used to describe a person in a fraternity that fits the stereotypical image of the frat guy who parties all the time and all they care about is getting drunk and getting girls. However, the vast majority of fraternity members are good students who party once in a while like most people. Unfortunately some students do make bad decisions and strengthen this stereotype. Another stereotype is that Asian population here is very high and that they are the smartest students in every class. Although there is a large number of Asian students at the university, I would say that it is not true that they are the smartest. There is an even mix of people in each major who succeed and it does not depend on your race.

The University of Illinois has one of the largest Greek systems in the country, so one of the main stereotypes is: everyone goes Greek and everyone conforms to be the exact same. To some degree this is true; a large percentage of the study body does join Greek organizations seeing how the University of Illinois has the largest Greek life in terms of membership in the nation. However, it is downright ignorant to say that everyone conforms to acting the same. For starters, there are four different branches of the Greek system. There's the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council the Black Greek Council, and the United Greek Council. Of these four different councils, the chapters of each of these are uniquely different in terms of their members' ethnic diversity, backgrounds and charitable organizations they conduct philanthropy work for. Each chapter has their own styles and methods for conduct in displaying their chapter. That is the main reason why so many student join these organizations, because they can find the one that is right for them. On many campuses in the country, even ones with Greek life comparably large to U of I, they do not have the same level of depth and diversity to their organizations as the University of Illinois does.

The U of I has a very diverse student body, so I would say there are almost no stereotypes about our school. We do have a large Greek system, but by no means does it mean that every person is involved in a fraternity or sorority. We are known for having students from all parts of the country and the world.

A common stereotype at the UofI regarding Asians is that they don't know how to speak English. Just because someone is Asian doesn't mean they're all from a foreign country or that they're all International students and don't speak English or have an accent or don't understand you when you speak.

Frat kids and geeks. Because we have a very smart student body with one of the largest Greek systems in the USA

University of Illinois is so large, that there are so many different stereotypes that exist! Greek life is huge and I feel like people often think of most of the boys at our school as "frat kids". Depending on your major, hometown, or attitude about school and partying, stereotypes vary individually because of the 40,000 + size of the student body.

There are a few different stereotypes about the students who attend the University of Illinois. The two most common stereotypes are about the Greek system participants (frat boys and sorority girls) and that there is an overwhelming amount of Asian students. These stereotypes are true to an extent. Due to the fact that the university has the largest Greek system in the country, we get the reputation of the frat/sorority stereotype. However, there are tons of students on campus who are not a part of the system. Regarding the Asian stereotype, statistics prove it's not true. Our campus prides itself on being very diverse. Therefore, there are students of all races and stereotypes who intermingle.

The stereotype of students at my school would definitely be that they are party animals because my school is a college town. I do believe this is accurate for most students, however not all students fall into this stereotype. There are some very studious and dedicated students

There are stereotypes but they are not all accurate. Everyone is unique, you just have to get to know them.

Some of the common stereotypes at are school are CCM students, DAAP students, Athletes etc. I am an athlete at UC and some non-athletes think that athletes are not intelligent and get everything handed to them. A lot of people dont see how hard the student-athletes work to juggle being a student and a D1 athlete at the same time.

The stereotype of students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is someone from the Chicago suburbs who is pretty intelligent and wanted to take advantage of the in-state tuition. Generally, this statement is true. U of I has great programs, most known for business and engineering. Most of the students are from the state of Illinois, with a large population from the Chicago metropolitan area. Like any Big Ten school, there are geeks, stoners and jocks. Greek life is big, but not necessarily essential for social status. There are enough organizations on campus that students find their niche.

I would say students at UIUC are generally thought of being sporty and energetic. I think this stereotype is pretty accurate because students are always outdoor doing stuff - playing sports, involving in student organizations, meeting new friends, hanging out in the sun, you name it!

Most of students in our school is really care about their grade, whether they can get A. It is not easy to get A, but everyone working hard for it, especially students in science and engineering major. Our school also have many Frats and they party all the time.

There has been an increasing number of Asian students at UIUC. The majority of which used to be Korean undergrads, but recently I think it's shifting to Chinese grads and undergrads. American students at UIUC are mostly from the Chicago area or from the more conservative central Illinois. Talking about stereotypes, you might judge us being red neck farmers or from the hood, I think the freshman does kinda show more of where they came from, but by the time you graduate, everybody changed a little to become one of us. Go ILLINI.

The biggest stereotype that I have encountered through my time here at the University of Illinois is that the student population is a homogeneous one, where everyone is similar and alike. The stereotype persists because of the high number of students from the state of Illinois, especially from around the Chicago suburbs. I can especially say that although there is a significant number of in-state students at this University, I quickly realized that this stereotype is not true. Not only is there a tremendous amount of in-state students who are not from the Chicagoland area, people don't realize how many different types of communities and people exist within the Chicagoland area. My friends here on campus comprise of the most diverse, unique people, including people from the Chicago suburbs, down-state Illinois, so many other different states -- and even international students. The University of Illinois also has a significant Greek presence on campus, which I was aware of coming to campus. I was a bit overwhelmed at first because I chose not to join a fraternity, but I soon realized that although the Greek system is significant here, it is not dominant. The social life and organizations on campus not affiliated with the Greek system is just as prominent -- if not more -- than our Greek system.

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Typically, schools are given this tag of "party campus" or rate themselves based on how crazy the weekends, and sometimes weekdays, tend to be. I feel that's not an accurate stereotype and doesn't tell a whole lot about any given school because, let's face it, partying goes on at every college campus. I refuse to say mindlessly, "our school stereotype is that we party a ton." We have the largest Greek system in the nation, which pretty much labels our school right off the bat. Most people assume that if you're an Illini, you're affiliated with some Greek organization, whether it's social, cultural, honors or major-based. It's unavoidable here, there is an entire street about 4 blocks long littered with frat houses, not to mention our architectural masterpieces, the sorority homes. Let's just say it's a big deal here. If you don't run into at least 50 Greek-lettered shirts or hoodies throughout your day, you just might be staring at the floor. Another thing we're known for is our intense engineering program. Many of those students are far and away from campus, considering they have such a rigorous program. You can often tell who's an engineering major by how little you see them. The stereotype here is that you are always in the library or labs. The 5-year program is popular as well. There is even a library dedicated to that program and an entire section of campus laid out for them. There's even bus route named after the program! It's a big deal here just like Greek life.

The University of Illinois boasts the largest Greek Life in the Country. With 95 Greek Organizations represented on campus, the University has a reputation for partying. However, since it is a large school, the University has many outlets for everyone to enjoy. In fact there are over 1100 clubs of all natures to help any student find friends. Many people are timid about coming to a big school such as Illinois, but finding friends is easy. In summary, students here are intelligent and can relax to any medium whether it is a party or a relaxing evening listening to jazz in the student center.

Frat kids

When people think of The University of Illinois, one of the first things that comes to mind is the prevalence of the largest Greek organization in the country. With this notion comes a certain stereotype of those involved in fraternities and sororities, often negative. "Frat guys" are known by outsiders as being concentrated solely on drinking, lifting, and girls. People see Greek organizations as communities of conformity, in which the members are nothing but a number, and school is nothing but a set back. But after having gotten involved in a fraternity myself, I see that these stereotypes are inaccurate. The Greek organization at Illinois is much more than the common stereotypes with which it is often affiliated. Grades, philanthropy, and brotherhood are all central in the ideals and goals of fraternities and sororities. Being involved is a great experience, and I would not have known what Greek life is really about without having gotten involved.

U of I is stereotyped as being a big party school. Yes, students know when to party but as a "public ivy" they also know when to study.

One of the main stereotypes at the university happens to be that we accept a lot of international students, mainly Indian and Asian students. This is somewhat accurate due to the significance of our engineering programs that are quite popular overseas. We are also known for geeky students and partying business students, which seems common at most state colleges.

There are a TON of people in fraternities and sororities here at the University of Illinois. Everywhere you go, there are frat houses filled with young people and most everyone you meet on campus is a part of this in some way. I believe we have the largest Greek community in the nation actually. If you are interested in this kind of thing, we are definitely the place to go. And if you aren't, we are STILL definitely the place to go. Personally, I am not a fan of the Greeks on campus because many of them live up to the stereotypes of drinking all day and partying all night, but not all are like that. For a lot of people, it is a way to find a 'home away from home' on campus. For me, I found my own 'home' by running my own organization and I am now happily the president of a Latin Dance organization called iSalsa2. We offer salsa and bachata classes to students and to the community and by doing this, I have a pseudo-family on campus now. I barely want to go home because all my friends are here. I am so thrilled to be able to share my love of dancing with others and to be a part of this wonderful university.

Illini students are the cool nerds in disguise. We are the ivy league of public schools but we are everyday people with lives too.

I'd say that the stereotype of kids at U of I is that the majority of students are simply party animals that get through the weekdays wearing their sweatpants and Ugg boots so that they can go out drinking whenever possible. The massive Greek system at this school definitely perpetuates this stereotype since that culture is very alcohol centric. If you were one of the "cool" kids from a school in the Chicago suburbs and you own a Northface jacket, chances are you'll fit in on campus. Even though this stereotype can sometimes be very true, it doesn't apply to everyone. Not everybody binge drinks on the weekend. The school is pretty good about offering extracurriculars and interest groups for those that want something different from their college experience.

The biggest stereotype that I have encountered through my time here at the University of Illinois is that the student population is a homogeneous one, where everyone is similar and alike. The stereotype persists because of the high number of students from the state of Illinois, especially from around the Chicago suburbs. I can especially say that although there is a significant number of in-state students at this University, I quickly realized that this stereotype is not true. Not only is there a tremendous amount of in-state students who are not from the Chicagoland area, people don't realize how many different types of communities and people exist within the Chicagoland area. My friends here on campus comprise of the most diverse, unique people, including people from the Chicago suburbs, down-state Illinois, so many other different states -- and even international students. The University of Illinois also has a significant Greek presence on campus, which I was aware of coming to campus. I was a bit overwhelmed at first because I chose not to join a fraternity, but I soon realized that although the Greek system is significant here, it is not dominant. The social life and organizations on campus not affiliated with the Greek system is just as prominent -- if not more -- than our Greek system.

Typically, schools are given this tag of "party campus" or rate themselves based on how crazy the weekends, and sometimes weekdays, tend to be. I feel that's not an accurate stereotype and doesn't tell a whole lot about any given school because, let's face it, partying goes on at every college campus. I refuse to say mindlessly, "our school stereotype is that we party a ton." We have the largest Greek system in the nation, which pretty much labels our school right off the bat. Most people assume that if you're an Illini, you're affiliated with some Greek organization, whether it's social, cultural, honors or major-based. It's unavoidable here, there is an entire street about 4 blocks long littered with frat houses, not to mention our architectural masterpieces, the sorority homes. Let's just say it's a big deal here. If you don't run into at least 50 Greek-lettered shirts or hoodies throughout your day, you just might be starring at the floor. Another thing we're known for is our intense engineering program. Many of those students are far and away from campus, considering they have such a rigorous program. You can often tell who's an engineering major by how little you see them. The stereotype here is that you are always in the library or labs. The 5-year program is popular as well. There is even a library dedicated to that program and an entire section of campus laid out for them. There's even bus route named after the program! It's a big deal here just like Greek life.

Typically, schools are given this tag of "party campus" or rate themselves based on how crazy the weekends, and sometimes weekdays, tend to be. I feel that's not an accurate stereotype and doesn't tell a whole lot about any given school because, let's face it, partying goes on at every college campus. I refuse to say mindlessly, "our school stereotype is that we party a ton." We have the largest Greek system in the nation, which pretty much labels our school right off the bat. Most people assume that if you're an Illini, you're affiliated with some Greek organization, whether it's social, cultural, honors or major-based. It's unavoidable here, there is an entire street about 4 blocks long littered with frat houses, not to mention our architectural masterpieces, the sorority homes. Let's just say it's a big deal here. If you don't run into at least 50 Greek-lettered shirts or hoodies throughout your day, you just might be starring at the floor. Another thing we're known for is our intense engineering program. Many of those students are far and away from campus, considering they have such a rigorous program. You can often tell who's an engineering major by how little you see them. The stereotype here is that you are always in the library or labs. The 5-year program is popular as well. There is even a library dedicated to that program and an entire section of campus laid out for them. There's even bus route named after the program! It's a big deal here just like Greek life.

The stereotype of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students is that we're all from Chicago and most of us are engineers, because we're one of the top engineering schools in the country. The truth is many students, like myself, are from the rest of Illinois and the world, as we have a very strong international presence. And we're not all engineers, the other colleges in the school are also some of the best in the world and account for most of what goes on here. Another stereotype is that we're another Big Ten party school, with so many Greek houses (more chapters than almost any other school) and the stories of what happens on Green Street and holidays like Unofficial. While this stereotype's more or less true, it takes away from the fact that we're also a school that studies hard, and has its share of quiet Friday nights and general sense of nerdiness.

The best part of UIllinois is that, yeah, there are definitely distinct social groups - sorority girls and frat guys, Engineering library regulars, hipsters and hippies, athletes and pretty much anything else you can think of - but there's always crossover. I'm in a sorority, for instance, but that's never really defined who I was at Illinois. I've made friends from working on the newspaper, from living in the dorms, from my classes.. you get the picture. UIllinois is massive, but the best part of such a big campus is that you will inevitably find people who are like you.

I've seen plenty of them in my time, but usually it's a phase. There are plentiful of naive freshmen on campus in the fall and many think U of I means one thing -- it's party time. However, it really does not take long for reality to kick in and excessive partying to take a toll on your grades.It wasn't a personal problem, but I saw several acquaintances go through the phase. Partying and socializing isn't bad in moderation. And to be honest, while it may seem that everybody parties on this campus, it's not true. Don't worry, it's a common misconception. But there are plenty of people far too busy or those that don't like the scene and decide to partake in different social events.

I wouldn't say there is a particular stereotype on this campus. Greek life is pretty large with 50+ fraternities and around 30 sororities, which is including ethnic greek life. There are a bit of international students, but I would say the campus is pretty diverse.

One of the most repeated stereotypes I heard about the University of Illinois when I was still trying to decide where to attend college was that everyone was heavily into Greek life. While this campus has the largest Greek system in the world by membership, only around 6,000 of the 43,000 students on campus are in Sororities or Fraternities. As a freshman from a super small town, I came to campus knowing absolutely nothing about Greek life. Almost all of my freshmen friends on my floor rushed except me, which made the first couple of weeks a little uncomfortable. However, this gave me the opportunity to find plenty of friends who were not Greek or planning on joining. (As a side note, I do not have anything against Greek life, it was just something I knew I wouldn't have time for.) While I spent the first couple of weeks believing I was the only student on campus who wasn't going Greek, I now realize that there are plenty, actually the majority, of students here who are not involved in Greek life. Many rush and don't care for it. It is simply preference. But if you are worried that not going Greek will kill your social life, you are heavily mistaken. The U of I has over 1,000 Registered Student Organizations (RSO's) and plenty of nightlife on Green Street and the surrounding area to keep you busy for the next four years and beyond! Many of my friends are now Greek and I totally respect them and don't allow it to interefere with our relationship. So while it may at first appear that the entire campus is run by Greek life, that is definitely not the case!

When I told my family and friends I was applying to the University of Illinois, the first thing they all said was that the U of I was a 'party school' and all the students do is PARTY! Well, I am here to say that is not true. I've met a lot of students who have a pretty balanced life. As a college student at the U of I you learn to work, word hard and play when neccessary. As much as the media and movies portray college to be....I found it to be quite the oppostie. Yes, there are parties, do not get me wrong, but for many (like myself), it isn't one of those things that's consuming. We also have a huge Greek community. I do not belong to one personally, but I have many friends who are. And they love it! And if you are not a partier, there are plenty of student organzations and groups to join. There is something for everyone. One particular club, I found interesting was the October-lover. Yes, October Lovers. The group host tons of activities and events centered around fall themes. The Illini Union, the student union on campus, host open mic nights, movie nights, free food and prize give-a-ways on Fridays. No matter faith, race, gender or ethnicty....there is a place for you here at the U of I.

The university has a large Greek life, which definitely has its pros and cons. Fraternities and sororities have the potential to help build connections with your peers that you cannot find anywhere else. In theory, the Greek system is a great idea. However, sometimes the stereotypes regarding fraternities do exist. There is definitely a large chunk of frats that are highly involved with drinking and behaving in ways that are less than ideal. If you can find the right fraternity or sorority for you, more power to ya. But because there is such a large campus, finding a core peer group shouldn't be too difficult, no matter what your personality/interests might be. Nonetheless, there is a dominant "work hard/play hard" mentality here.

U of I has the stereotype of being a party school, with obvious people who attend these parties. That is true in most cases-students like to take it easy on the weekend, go out and have a good time, but its still not a free for all. U of I students still know how to get their homework done and spend those Sundays catching up from the weekend. Just because you have a good time one night doesn't mean we can't keep things together!

That we party a lot.