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What do you mean by “distinct groups”? Examples? I never saw any of that in my 4 years there.
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<p>As noted, many people who belong to a specific racial, cultural or religious group socialize primarily with other people who share this background.</p>
<p>As another example, I was in a computer-related major. Many, probably most, people in computer-related majors weren’t integrated into the wider campus culture. They seemed to socialize primarily with other people in technical majors.</p>
<p>The social mainstream is another distinct group. Generally, the social mainstream is homogeneous, conformist and intolerant of differences. They tend to think, dress and act similarly. They tend to drink heavily. They are “distinct” as a result of rejecting anyone who isn’t very similar to themselves.</p>
<p>Isn’t university supposed to include being exposed to different types of people?</p>
<p>@GoOakland: All of these disadvantages have to be weighed against the fact that UIUC is very strong in Engineering. And, as noted, the degree will open doors.</p>