<p>Are there lots of preppy rich kids on campus? The ones that wear Polo ralph lauren, part their hair, scarf and some khakis?</p>
<p>Sure. But I don’t know about the part their hair part.</p>
<p>And then there are the kids who are on the opposite side of the spectrum. Cornell is a very diverse place.</p>
<p>If you go watch some of the videos from theU about Cornell, you can see that all the girls pop their collars. I found that really amusing.</p>
<p>^^ absolutely and completely false?</p>
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<p>i find that to be true of state universities too…but unless you become socially involved with those people you should just wear what’s comfortable…</p>
<p>all girls pop their collars? yeah right. Cornell is a big enough school that you’ll see some of everything. Sure, you’ll see preppy kids, but you’ll also see people who would rather die than dress that way. There’s a niche for everyone.</p>
<p>I’ve met a lot of preppy, rich kids who also don’t conform to any of the negative stereotypes about that group. So if it only comes down to the fact that they like to wear expensive clothes even when they are playing a game of football in the mud… then who cares? Also, I have yet to see a single girl with her collar popped, and thank god for that.</p>
<p>I don’t understand why wearing polos automatically makes you a preppy rich kid? I got to a school where wearing polos is required as a part of the dress code, and as a result I own many polos and find them comfortable. There’s not way I’m preppy. I also wear khakis as a result of the dress code. </p>
<p>Its just my opinion that you should actually get to know the guy/girl before you deem them preppy and rich.</p>
<p>well polos are not required at cornell 
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<p>also popped collars on polo/lacoste polos are a dead giveaway…</p>
<p>Well, yes, popped collars are give aways but i’ve gotten used to polos over 4 years and now enjoy wearing them. Hopefully I’m not looked upon badly if i go to cornell…</p>
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This is actually where the term “preppy” comes form. As in “characteristic of people that attend prep schools”.</p>
<p>I just got ownt. Nice, lockn. Well, i like to think that though i do attend a prep school, I don’t exhibit most of the characteristics of a “prep”.</p>
<p>of course there are. some sophomores drive around in audis and bmw’s… is it that much different from any other university? no.</p>
<p>whats wrong with preppy rich kids?</p>
<p>i actually hope there are preppy rich kids where i go to school…can’t hurt to have rich friends.</p>
<p>While there is something to be said for Cornell’s size allowing for a very wide range of personalities and “types” – in my experience and the experiences of most I’ve interacted with, yes, there are a lot of preppy people, and their existence in droves can make you feel isolated if you’re not into that/feel imposed upon or annoyed (as I sometimes do) by their self-absorption.</p>
<p>I don’t know where everyone else sees these preppy kids in droves.</p>
<p>Maybe if you are goth and only like to hang out with goth kids it can be hard to find your niche. But I don’t see many overly preppy kids who are pretentious or self-absorbed.</p>
<p>Colleges00701: arrogance, bigotry, overestimated self-worth.</p>
<p>^^ lol, just because someone dresses differently doesn’t mean you can classify and sterotype them…but I do agree, people that HAVE those personalities are not fun to be around…</p>
<p>riiiiight…all rich people who wear pricy clothes are arrogant bigots with an overestimate sense of self-worth, just like all poor people are dirty, stupid peasants crawling with lice :rolleyes:</p>
<p>experience has taught me arrogance comes dressed in all kinds of clothing. I imagine it’s no difference at cornell, which is a very diverse college and has all kinds of students. </p>
<p>also, how exactly do rich people part their hair? 
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