What are the most prominent stereotypes at Vanderbilt?
"I'd have to say the Vandy girl is the most prominent stereotype on campus. They are girls that are overly conscious of their appearance and have a lot of connections on campus; they seem to know a lot of people."
"I think the stereotype is true to an extent. That's how it starts."
-Sophomore Laura Gonzolez
"I would say the stereotype of being Southern. Outside of Vanderbilt, people look in and see the school as Southern. When you get here, though, you see it isn't as prevalent as people on the outside think it is."
-Senior Paige Weaver
"The stereotype I see the most is the idea of the frat guy - the guy that wears penny loafers and collared shirts and talks about beer pong a lot. The stereotype is that they care more about socializing than their schoolwork, but you know they are smart. They got into Vanderbilt."
-Freshman Wade Wheatley
"A lot of people see Vanderbilt students as rich snobs and preps. Generally, I think it is true because there is a lot of money here, and the Greek scene is pretty prevalent as well."
-Freshman JD Jacobson
"The rich Vandy girl stereotype is probably the most prevalent. It's just the one I feel like I hear about the most. When I think of a stereotypical Vandy girl, I think of wardrobes that reflect a very luxurious lifestyle, accompanied by an automobile and other expensive accessories (that also reflect that lifestyle)."
-Senior Jesse Tidyman
"I've seen a lot of different people with a lot of different experiences. I think we are becoming more culturally and ethnically diverse, but I would like to see more diversity here on campus. I can be in a classroom of 100 people, and everyone looks like me."
-Junior Katie Hogan
