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Often called the "University of Spoiled Daughters," my school is infamous for students coming from families of ridiculous amounts of money, particularly the bratty, stuck-up California girls. I can't deny the number of Mercedes you'll see rolling around campus, but I can honestly say that I have encountered exceptionally snobby girls. I do have to admit, though, that the entire female population at USD is pretty far above average when it comes to appearance. Girls almost always come to class well dressed and beautified. So when it comes to the "rich" stereotype of USD...yes, students are wealthy, but it isn't overwhelmingly in-your-face. And the "stuck-up" part? I have to say that isn't true at all.

The main stereotype of students at my school is that we are spoiled brats. This is not true at all because I know a lot of students who work hard for scholarships and the opportunity to attend a prestigious school.

The stereotype at the University of San Diego is that all the students are white, conservative, fit, wealthy and entitled. Although there are many white, conservative, wealthy students at USD, there are many students here on scholarships who are first generation students. There are also many students of mexican, asian, and black heritage. Although i wish there was more diversity on the campus, different clubs such as the women's center, Black student union and the multicultural center are working towards creating a more diverse, inclusive campus. The stereotype that people have of USD is not entirely false, but there is a lot more to the students than just wealth and looks.

The stereotype of my school is basically rich, snobby white kids. For the most part I would say this is true. You see a lot of kids driving really expensive cars around campus and our school is not all that diverse. But I would say for the most part the people here are not snobby, many of them are some of the nicest people I'v ever met.

Some common stereotypes of students from USD is that we are all rich, spoiled kids. The joke is that USD stands for the University for Spoiled Daughters, which has some truth in it because we have a large female population, while our male population is seriously lacking. Not all of the students at USD are rich and spoiled. Even though it does cost a lot to go to USD so being rich is a benefit, USD provides a lot of scholarships and really works with students with financial aid so that even those students from not so fortunate backgrounds who are accepted can attend as well.

The stereotype of students at University of San Diego tends to be that everyone is rich and spoiled and very materialistic. Although this is true in some cases, the majority of the students attending USD are on some sort of financial aid and I have yet to meet someone who is not completely welcoming. I will say, however, that it is definitely true to say that the majority of kids are white and kids of more ethnic backgrounds might feel as if they don't belong.

When I was learning about the University of San Diego, I had heard the stereotype was that it was a rich, white girls school. USD was short for University of Spoiled Daughters. We also are pretty known for being a "party school," and if students don't party, there isn't a social life. The stereotypes here are true to an extent. It really all depends on how you apply yourself. If you find groups of people who don't party and go see movies or go to dinner once a week or go shopping, then there is a social life for you outside the party scene. If you get involved in one of the many multicultural clubs on campus, then you truly see how many races are represented here at USD, and it makes it seem like less of a "white girls" school.

When I was learning about the University of San Diego, I had heard the stereotype was that it was a rich, white girls school. USD was short for University of Spoiled Daughters. We also are pretty known for being a "party school," and if students don't party, there isn't a social life. The stereotypes here are true to an extent. It really all depends on how you apply yourself. If you find groups of people who don't party and go see movies or go to dinner once a week or go shopping, then there is a social life for you outside the party scene. If you get involved in one of the many multicultural clubs on campus, then you truly see how many races are represented here at USD, and it makes it seem like less of a "white girls" school.

University of San Diego's students are known to have it all; looks, brains, and money. Students are typically athletic, tan, and easy on the eyes. Students are not afraid to flash their parent's money around on and off the campus. But some kids can be stuck up and snobby. This stereotype is pretty accurate, though most kids are very nice and easy to get along with.

There is truly only one single common stereotype about USD students. Most share a belief that the majority student population comes from wealthier backgrounds. This is often associated with snobby character and a superficial material-focused community. However, this is all false. Socially conscious, hard-working, and culturally educated best define the ideal USD student. The University encourages students to be socially active which creates a shared desire to be involved. This is due to the small close-knit community that generates and consistently provides opportunities for students to become involved outside of campus. Being a small community, the Greek life is small, which I see as a benefit because it allows all students an opportunity to participate.

I'm not going to lie - this university is filled with beautiful, rich girls that rely on daddy's credit card not only for books, but also for their expensive housing on the beach and the latest pair of Tory Birch's new boots. If you were to stroll down our campus, you'd feel a bit like you're in the Twilight Zone: tall, blonde model-esque students wearing trendy styles, but that still give off a laid-back California attitude. You won't find many of us in sweats because class is your chance to showcase your expensive wardrobe. And with an unusually high percentage of girls, I guarantee this university will have the boys drooling.

Quite a lot of Californians go to USD, quite a few blondes but plenty of not blondes that it isnt really that noticeable. Strong Latino minority. Recent classes have been tipping towards more boys than girls. Although the alumni, and general status of the school is considered conservative, there are many liberal and visible groups of students on campus. For example there is a strong Pride club community, and a strong environmental awareness. With that said though, there are also kids who do not support such views. Definitely don't have to be religious to go here. I personally am not. I think because of these differences in groups on campus though, the school as a whole has a harder time forming one solid community and has conflicting opinions about a lot of the policies. Basically its a solid mix of the stereotype, and everyone who is the complete opposite of the stereotype.

USD, otherwise known as the "University of Spoiled Daughters" is known for its population of students with rich parents. Although not everyone is rich by any means, a good minority of students at the University of San Diego have money in their family. And the majority of this minority is made up of girls, as the ratio of females to males at USD is about 60/40. This persona of richness might be the superficial stereotype, but in reality USD students are just as normal as can be. Over 70 percent of students receive some type of financial aid, which goes to show just how many students to not come from rich families.

Students from other surrounding schools think "Oh, USD is that school on the top of the hill with all the spoiled rich white kids." Yes, there are some well-off students at USD, but there are plenty just like me who worked hard in high school to receive scholarships. Over half of the students that go here receive some type of financial aid. Also, there is a misconception that there is no diversity on campus. There are several multi-cultural organizations on campus and basically a club for for anybody's interests.