<p>I don’t think it is that bad Coolbrezze. I think some of these people must have just had a really bad experience when they visited. I attended the school for 4 years and saw nothing that is any worse than any other school I have been to or visited.</p>
<p>And stereotyping though it may be, people still do it. Human nature is to stereotype, especially because of the fact that stereotypes often do derive from legitimate patterns. The problem is when you just apply a blanket stereotype to everyone without getting to know them first. Personally, I never had any problems meeting people from different backgrounds. I have friends from UIUC of all colors, shapes, sizes, majors, socioeconomic status, and the list goes on. Seriously, I think some of this is blown out of proportion. The people who run into problems are the people who are too afraid to step outside their comfort zone once in a while.</p>