<p>Typo: Good OLD stereotype...my bad.</p>
<p>I am a junior from Northern VA, and am really interested in UVA. It is a great school, and is a great in state school. However, I have heard that is dominated my a rich, preppy group of people. I am more interested in theatre and get along with many poeple of all spectrums, but I don't know if this school would be "right" for me. Can some UVAers tell me about the school?</p>
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<p>UVA is fairly preppy, but I like it that way. Not everyone is though; there are all walks of life here in CVL. There are some wealthy people too, but again, all walks of life. Your statement:
“dominated my [sic] a rich, preppy group of people” IMO, does not represent The University.
Check out Hazelorb’s link and if you have any questions, I’m happy to give you my take on things.
So, will you be a senior in fall rmadden?</p>
<p>i’m going to extend powderpuff’s idea and tell you that at almost every college, all walks of life exist. There are a few that look for a certain type but those colleges tend to be extremely small liberal arts colleges. Honestly, it’s up to you to find where you fit and find the people that you feel most comfortable with. For some reason, everyone keeps thinking that it’s UVa’s job to provide the perfect clubs or perfect friends or perfect atmosphere. (i’m not just talking about you rmadden.) It’s up to the STUDENT to find where they want to be and to create they experience they want out of college. You need to take the initiative to find what you want and then take what you find and shape your unique college experience. And to extend this idea, you should have this attitude to all of your endeavors. No one is going to hand you a list of what you should do, who you should hang out with, where you should live, etc. UVa may seem like the perfect school for some kids, but when they get there, they are disappointed because they don’t go out and grab the numerous opportunities presented. Opportunities come, but you have to run after them. Don’t stop and stare. Be hungry and run.</p>
<p>How does this apply to you? No one knows if UVa is the right school for you. You are the only one who can answer that question after you get here. Really, you should be able to answer that question now by truly looking at yourself and the attitudes you possess. </p>
<p>Honestly, I’m disappointed rmadden. To apply a stereotype to such a large and diverse school is a shame. You should have researched and exhausted all efforts before showing your lack of knowledge. You set yourself up for disaster with your first words: “good old sterotype.” You also apply a stereotype to the “rich, preppy kids.” I can tel you now that I probably fit that description. However, I’m not a ditzy white kid that parties hard and expects everything to be given to me. I’ve seen the many ways that people survive: some have more resources while others don’t. How you use those resources defines you. Not your stereotypes. You should change your attitude towards people before going to college otherwise you could miss the opportunity to make a lot of friends that will blow your mind and challenge all your perceptions. Branch out and meet new people and accept them for who they are, not the mold they fit.</p>
<p>Simply speaking as one involved in UVA’s drama department, if theatre is your thing, stereotypes are really not a problem. UVA is a great community to be a part of, and I have never felt an overwhelming atmosphere of preppiness at all. It’s college. There are different groups of people, but you can easily find your niche.</p>
<p>I am sorry if I offended anyone. I have a great number of friends from all over the board, even preppy kids, which I am kind of myself. I just don’t want to go to a school where half the kids seem the same. I want to go to a diverse school. Sorry for stereotyping, but many preppy, obnoxious, and closeminded kids get accepted to that school. This is not everywhere, but in my town in northern VA, that is how it is.</p>
<p>And thanks filmkeep89, I am very interested in the theatre department, that is a major concern of mine. I basically, don’t want to go to a school that does not accept me.</p>
<p>Again, I don’t want to be insulted for asking a question. If I knew anything about the topic, I would not ask about it. But, again, thanks for the info.</p>
<p>I think your original question is a good one and that is why I responded. Old links can help, but sometimes people just want to talk to people. I know I do. I won’t lie to you though, there are a fair number of preppy people here, but not so overwhelmingly so that you won’t be able to be who you are. It’s a great school!
You certainly didn’t offend me by posting your question, and I hope you post in the future.</p>
<p>^Thanks. That is good, because I am very interested in it, but I think a capus visit will help me the most. Thanks for the input you all.</p>
<p>dog, don’t you worry. yes the prep factor is noticeable but it truly doesn’t push out other styles/personalities. one of the best things about UVa is that you can do you and <em>most</em> people won’t judge. if you’re at the school, you’re a peer, an equal. I think of myself as put together pretty well when it comes to dressing, whether it’s preppy or urban, young professional, or whatever look, and I certainly have friends who couldn’t care more than to throw on a t shirt and some old shorts and some who are way too picky about that one wrinkle in their polo. there is a range of people and it’s not a bad thing.</p>
<p>also, wish I could say more about our theater program but in my limited experience I’ve seen some students who love it, lots of promotion for shows and programs, and active professors.</p>