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Fun to be around.

Everyone at KU is always willing to help and so nice and accepting.

Usually we do not talk to the person we do not know, just go to class and learn, exept there is a disccusion. They are all hard working students and well mannered.

An interesting diacotomy of soroity girl/frat boy and hippi with a few other varieties mixed in; thus, not very motivated but very very libral.

fun to be with and academicly focused

Unique, diverse, and committed to learning and having fun.

There are a lot of groups on campus that try to make you listen to them on Wescoe Beach; they're usually pretty friendly and will go away when you do not seem interested in the things they are trying to talk you about. A student who is very shy and timid will feel out of place at KU. There are so many people here and someone who does not talk will be lost in the crowd and suffocated with all of their surroundings. Most students wear t-shirts and jeans to class. There are the occasional people who like to dress up while attending their 8:00am classes, but they are basically trying too hard because people don't care what you look like that early in the morning. I don't know about the dining halls because I cook for myself in my scholarship hall. Students here are very aware but they are not all predominantly left or right. They are very diverse and have many different opinions. Some students talk about what they'll earn; they are usually those who are only in for college for money.

Most people from KU seem to be pretty open-minded about things. They respect you for decisions you've made (unless you're in a frat and have decided to not drink or sleep with 10 girls in one weekend). There are many different clubs and organizations that help to promote interaction with students of different culture. There seems to be lots of asians. KU seems to be a very liberal campus. and for the most part, students here seem to be in school for learning, besides the greeks.

There is everykind of person I think I could imagine at KU. I can't think of someone that would feel out of place here, except maybe a country, hick farmer. Most students wear tshirts and sweats or jeans, or a hoodie to class. Like tend to attract like, but I personally, talk to all different types of people.

The student body at KU is very diverse but in ways that aren't always on the outside. We do have a BSU organization on campus, but compared to other universities, our African American student population isn't very high. We do encourage multiculturalism through groups such as HALO and Hillel. Also, we have a high involvement in the LGBT group. Students wear very casual clothes to class that sometimes border on the verge of sloppy. It's not uncommon to see people in PJ pants or sweats on a regular basis. Theoretically, they're focusing more on school than their looks, but realistically, they're probably just recovering from the night before.

One of my main disappointments upon coming to KU was the socio-economic status of most of its students. Most of the students from KU came from very well-to-do families, and did not have to work pay for tuition and the basic necessities of life. Therefore, I often felt like an outsider when I had to go off to work while my friends went shopping. Thankfully, I moved to the scholarship halls at KU (which are OUTSTANDING!) where a lot of the students (but not all!) were in the same boat as me.

there are many clubs and organizations for everyone.

there are many clubs and organizations for everyone.

I think there are a lot of varied student groups on campus. And these groups do focus on a specific topic or type of people. We don't have any groups, that I'm aware of, that focus on bringing different people w/ different beliefs and cultural backgrounds together. I don't think any kind of student should feel out of place at KU b/c there are a lot of accepting people and a lot of different groups to be involved in. Most KU students come from Kansas. The financial background that is most visible is of those whose parents have a lot of money. But there are a lot of poorer students and middle class students at KU. KU students are predominantly left, definitely. And they try to be politically active, but they really don't do anything productive. Students talk about all the time how much money they'll make w/ their specific major or aspirations.

I don't really think students would feel out of place here because there are SO many different types of groups to be involved in. There are ethnic clubs, religious gatherings, gay rights week, etc. The only problem that I see is how much the tuition cost, and the cost of living in Lawrence. If you don't have any money, it would be difficult to live here and go to school because you have to work all the time to pay for tuition. I come from Western Kansas, very rural area, and I have had no problem adjusting. I know a lot of people from out there, and none of us had a problem moving up here. You can usually tell if people are part of the Greek system or not. Most of them wear Northface jackets and almost all of them wear their letters every day. The frat guys usually wear polos and khaki shorts and flip flops or Sperrys during the spring/summer/fall, and usually jeans or khaki pants with Sperrys during the winter. The sorority girls usually either dress up in dresses and leggings and jean skirts, or dress WAY down in sweats and hoodies. The athletes always wear their free athletic sweats and jackets and shirts. There are a lot of creative people that think they match but just really look silly. Then there's the rest of us. Jeans and a t-shirt or for those of us who work, the proper attire. These are all assumptions of course and there will always be exceptions to the rule. Most of the students come from wealthy backgrounds. I see a lot of new sports cars or SUVs. I feel like the majority of us are from Kansas, but there are quite a few from Asia.

WE ROCK! ku is very diverse, so there is a little bit of everything. lots of interaction b/w different groups. i feel like everyone is passionate about something and voices their opinion. its fun because it teaches you to think for yourself. lawrence is definitely left on the political scale.

KU has been accused of being a liberal cesspool; while I'd hardly define us as a hippie haven, we are a very diverse, accepting university. There are many multicultural groups on campus as well as groups for all kinds of religious and political beliefs. During Gay Pride Week, rainbow flags fly. KU has many international students. All of these different groups intermingle and interact. Only a very closed-minded student would feel out of place here. Most students wear comfortable clothes to class--this can vary from trendy outfits to Crocs and sweatpants. Everyone wears comfortable shoes; it would be impossible and insane to wear heels on the hills here! Most KU students are from the midwest, but, as indicated earlier, we have many international students and students from all over the country. KU has a lot of politically active students who spread awareness and help register others to vote. Most KU students are moderate or left of center.

KU has an enormously diverse student body. We have almost all of the typical college student stereotypes including foreign exchange students, a strong Greek community, and tight nit groups from the dorms. We have strong Liberalists and Republicans, with lots of people in between. We have people that go to class preppy and people that go to class in sweat pants and an undershirt. People are very accepting of everyone and it is very interesting hearing completely different people discuss important issues in which they disagree on so greatly.

The KU student body is very large, and so incredibly diverse. Due to certain university policies, as well as a left-leaning school paper, the student body has a reputation for being largely liberal and politically aware. There are many religious, social, and political groups on campus who all sponsor a number of events throughout the year. Despite a reputation as being mostly leftist, it is difficult to be out of place at KU since there are a lot of students who will share the deepest beliefs and convictions that you have almost no matter what they are. Students are mostly white, middle-class midwesterners, but again there are still thousands of students who don't fit that mold in the least.

A very diverse crowd, someone is always up for a good time.

I honestly haven't participated in many racial, socio-economic, or religious groups like such. I do attend church, but have not become involved. The only group I am involved in is the pre-pharm club, which is very informative and helpful for any pre-pharm student or anyone interested in the field. I really don't think any student would feel very out of place at KU. KU has a great variety of students. I will say that anyone who is very close-minded will not enjoy the experience of KU. You must be open-minded and ready to explore and find yourself. Many different types of students interact due to academics. But overall, most interact with people they live with and have become comfortable with. Greeks usually hang out with greeks, and the schol hallers hang out with each other as well. Those who live in dorms have a chance to meet the most variety of people due to the amount of people housed in the dorms. Most students at KU are democrats and quite liberal. Thank God for Lawrence, since most everywhere else in Kansas is very conservative. Students talk about how much they'll earn one day every now and then, but it's not on our minds all the time. We're here for the college experience as well.

I really don't think anyone would feel out of place at KU, except for maybe an extreme farm kid. Coming from a farm community, I know several people would not adjust to life here simply because of the way we were raised. Most students wear a KU shirt and jeans. In the winter there are alot of girls wearing Uggs. Most students are from the Kansas City area or the St. Louis area. Most of the students are from wealthy families, but there are exceptions.

I feel that KU has a very diverse student body. Coming from a small town, I see how open-minded the majority of students I have met at KU are. There are organizations for nearly any group imaginable, and, as long as a sponsor and a few members are present, a new club may always be formed. Students seem to be very politically aware and usually seem to be liberal, though conservative students exist on campus as well.

There is a student group for basically every ethnic/religious/sexual orientation/other interest on our campus. Some of them have a lot of students, and some have only a few (like chess club). However, funding is very easy to obtain for student groups and organizations, so it encourages many different groups to form. Again, KU can seem like a sea of white people at first, but just go to any salsa night or tea time and you'll see that a wide variety of people attend the university.

KU's student body is very openminded and can get kinda crazy!

I am somewhat disappointed with just how much greek affiliation there is here at KU because it does prove the stereotype of rich, white kids. Although KU likes to talk about their diversity I must say it seems lacking walking to class each day. As far as dress goes you see just about everything. Sweats, leggings, t-shirts, ugg boots, and hats seem to be a popular look among much of the greek life. There are different styles here though ranging from the emo, skaterish look to the preppy, professional look.

Hosted a Black Student Union event at my house, filmed KU Campus Crusaders in New Orleans, I love the fact that we have a growing number of Islam believers here. Same goes for LGBT. The poor people always seem to get treated like shit, if you ask me. I think the Military students feel the most out of place here at KU. Tight pants, boob shirts. Not as often as I'd like to see. The four tables consist of kids primarily from Johnson County or from a wealthy upbringing, or potentially a scholarship student. Most students are aware of politics but not active enough to care that much. Most students I would argue are conservative. I just get that feeling. I've never heard a student talk about how much they'll earn one day.

I have seen way more here then in my whole life. Western KS isnt so diverse. I think everyone could fit in. I wear jeans and tshirts, but for the most part kids wear nicer clothes then that. Differenet students interact they kinda have to. Johnson County is where most are from. They have money usually. No I dont think they are politically aware. Left. Yeah student talk about money.

There are people from all over the place here, from all walks of life, with different experiences. There are lots of international students, and with that comes all of the ethnic student organizations, which are really quite awesome. Beware, some student orgs are not as organized as others. If you look, you'll find something worth participating in. Lots of Christian groups on campus, as far as I can tell. It's asking me what students wear to class... er... clothing, generally. As opposed to barrels. Jeans, tshirts, hoodies (90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of which have a Ku label on them) but no one really cares... I've seen people wears suits to class, and some wear the pajamas they woke up in. Most students are from Kansas, lots from the eastern half. There are tons of international students though, so if you want to connect with them, it's quite easy. The campus is primarily white, which is to be expected, living in Kansas, but there's tons of Indians and East Asians (go look in the library and the engineering building). Most students are somewhere in the middle class financially speaking. Students were pretty politically active during the presidential primaries this year. Again, those who want to participate can, and those who are apathetic, or don't have time, don't have to.

There are many different types of students here of all different races. There are several religious groups and it has never presented a problem in the time I've been here. There's a pretty strong/out-spoken LGBT population here, which is generally accepted because KU is more liberal that other schools in Kansas. The Queers & Allies group at KU has a pride week in April that gets to all areas of campus. Its never been a problem. On average, the students are from the same socio-economic background though. The richest county in Kansas is only 30 minutes away, so a lot of students from those towns come to KU because its close. Other students are by no means kept from succeeding at KU. There are many different groups for any kind of student to get involved in. There is also quite a bit of Greek life at KU, but there are things for people who don't want to do that. Most students wear jeans and t-shirts to class. Its very laid back. Some girls will dress up sometimes, and they don't look out of place at all. There's all different styles around KU. The political activity of students varies, some are very involved, some don't care, and others are in between. You can choose how much you want to get involved. With the upcoming presidential election, there are many student groups for each candidate. Some students even had the opportunity to campaign in other states over winter break for candidates. Its generally pretty liberal. Recently groups focusing on green technology and living have been gaining popularity.

I tend to stay away from these groups because I honestly do not have time to offer them. Otherwise, I would jump right in. A student that doesn't want to get involved or doesn't want to meet new people everyday. Students wear whatever they please. They may wear pajamas or be all dressed up for whatever reason. It's a wide range. Students interact with one another no matter what; if there is one common bridge, then they usually take advantage of it. The shy ones and then the rest. Usually most of the tables are connected so that more people can join. Most KU students are from Overland Park or Olathe. A lot of them are "JoCo Brats," so they do come from an upper-middle class background. Every student group that I'm involved in tries to get us involved with the election. They always keep us updated, which is really nice. The students are predominantly liberal. Being an engineer, we do, because we also bitch and moan about how much work we have to do. One day, however, it will be worth it when we are making the big bucks.

I've met many people from all of those groups. People are pretty accepting. No student. Sweatpants, sweatshirts, jeans, tennis shoes, etc. Very casual. Yes. Nerds, frat-esque people, artsy people, Christians. Kansas, Johnson County. Middle class. Some of them. Mixed. Some of them, especially the business majors.

I love all of the people at KU. There are not specific types of students here. I can honestly say I've met every type of person here. I LOVE everyone here and I have met the best friends that I know I will know for life.

I don't know anything aobut student body.

The best thing about KU is that is proud to be different. Lawrence is known as a little spec blue in a sea of red. In other words, Kansas is known to be very conservative...except in Lawrence. And we are proud of it. Another example is gay pride week. There are events hosted by Queers and Allies. Rainbow flags line the campus boulevard. Everyone celebrates how different people are which unites us all. That may sound contradictory, but it makes sense.

I swear, there's a support group for everything on campus. No one should feel left out, unless they're completely inept or completely anti-social. In the latter's case, college may not be the best bet. You can wear whatever you want to class. I wear heels everyday, others wear flip-flops. It's the beauty of finally being all grown up--Mummy doesn't have to pick your clothes out for you in the mornings anymore. I don't eat in the dining hall, thank God, so I couldn't describe it for you. But I know the food sucks. Most KU students are from Kansas--go figure, although there are a lot of foreign kids, too. The whole diversity thing is popular here, although, it being Kansas and all, KU has a tough time bringing them here. Left, left, and more left. It's Lawrence, after all. What the crap? KU students have better things to talk about than how much money they make. It's called a life, and for most students, that involves booze, not a job.

KU is very accepting of all cultures and religions. An intollerant person would or narrow minded person would feel out of place on campus. Most students are very fashionable. Most KU students are from Johnson County. Most students come from wealthy families. Many students are politically active, but we still have our share of appathetics. They are predominatnly left. People do consider what position they will be in financially one day.