<p>So I'm going into Accounting and I have been accepted to both schools. I'm from Connecticut so I'm pretty familiar with the area around these two schools and I've been on both campuses. Paying for both colleges isn't a problem so the problem lies with campus life and, to be perfectly honest, the type of people that attend the school.</p>
<p>From what I've heard, I get the impression that Quinnipiac is basically full of rich white kids who are the equivalent to the "popular" kids in high school who enjoy partying a lot more than the next college student and don't put education in their top 10. As a minority (and a minority among minorities at Quinnipiac) and an "average" Connecticut girl, I feel pretty intimidated because I know for a fact that I don't mingle well with those type of people. I am a person who focuses on studying 70% of the time but I am open to hanging out and dating. I'm not a big sports person but I will probably go to a sports event if someone really wanted me to.</p>
<p>So I want to know if this perception of Quinnipiac's students holds true or if I'm describing only part of the student body. And which school is the better option in terms of campus life.</p>
<p>And please no arguments or straight up trash talk because you dislike one or both schools. Simple, civilized opinions are all that matter. Thank you for taking the time to read this!</p>
<p>@SP I think as a minority at any university, you will be amongst, as you call them, “rich white kids”, I think its an inescapable reality. There will be partyers at any college you decide to attend. Thats what college kids do. So I think it comes down to quality of the education. You should probably visit. Do you know any students who attend the schools in question? Only you can determine a good college fit. If you feel that you will have a hard time mingling with “those types of people” and on the other hand, is that a fair statement to make? You may want to consider some other colleges on your list. Those may be a better fit for you. I am sure you put more thought into those schools before applying.</p>
<p>Hi there-I’m a UConn grad of years ago, but have followed UConn ever since. I had classes with and kids in my dorms from all types of backgrounds-rich, lower working class, full-pay, scholarships, etc. It was also pretty diverse, compared to my homestate of NH-just my one dorm was about 25% black. There were smaller numbers of Asians and Native students as well.</p>
<p>I know it has a rep as a party school, but what I saw was that students who wanted to study, did, and those who wanted to party, did. It’s a big enough place that there is room for everyone’s “type”. Even back then it was accepting of racial and gender differences at a time where that wasn’t the case in many places. </p>
<p>But I’m with NHCTMom-go visit the schools, talk to people AT both and see what you think. It was a visit to UConn that decided me on going there vs. some of the “selective” schools you see bandied about on CC.</p>
<p>No matter which school you attend, you will find rich, poor, middle class, hard partiers, hard studiers, and everything in between. I would focus on the size of the school and which feels more comfortable to you. Quinnipiac has a great reputation, I can’t tell you how many times I hear about this study, that poll, etc, out of Quinnipiac that reports on a national level. I know grads who have gotten great jobs and are very successful, so the quality of the academics shouldn’t be in question - for either school really. It will be up to you to navigate people, join a variety of groups to meet a variety of people, pick one group that may be really new/unfamiliar to you to stretch yourself. At any school, it will be up to you to make the most of your experience. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thank you for all of your responses. Yeah I was pretty close minded here haha. I don’t think I really mind anymore as long as I find a few people to connect with and make the best of my college experience :)</p>