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SMU is reputed to be a school full of snobby rich kids. And this is very true, but you can find all types of people here. The rich snotty ones just stand out more. Everyone here can be friendly if you just reach out. There are alot of cliques though, mostly among greeks.The social life is awesome. I found it hard to balance social stuff with studying. With all the distractions of Dallas, not to mention frat parties, InterMurals and other clubs, you can be busy every night with stuff to do if you so chose. As the academics go, SMU has an excellent reputation.I was very impressed by some of my profs, then others i didnt like as much(not very helpful, un friendly). All in all i like it here, you just have to find your place, and you will like it here too.
Campus Aesthetics: A, Friendliness: C
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Lacoste polo..$80..Louis Vuitton monogram tote..$850...BMW 325..$38,000...Killing your feet in your Gucci 4-inch heels during rush week..priceless. If this is what your little black book is filled with, then you'll be glad to be a mustang. However, if you have an appreciation for the normal/simple things in life SMU's lifestyle will make you want to jump out of your friend's interior decorated dorm room faster than you can say..."Kappa Kappa Kappa!"
Faculty Accessibility: A, Extracurricular Activities: F
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No big surprise here folks...the rumours are true. SMU's intellectual standard takes a second seat to its hierarchal social standard. The kids here are by and large close-minded, southern baptist private school yuppies who are so politically apathetic the only right they are aware they have is their right to wear ridiculous golfing attire to class. The greek system here is embarrassingly popular, and there are more President's offspring attending SMU then you can shake a Louis Vuitton bag at. The teachers either don't speak English or hate the curriculum as much as you do. They have grown bitter due to the student's general lack of interest in anything that is not alcohol or Lacoste polos. This place has nice amenities, so much so that you may find yourself wondering if you are attending a country club or a college. The faculty is very nice, however, and the campus is easy to get around, even in the 3 inch heels alot of the girls trod about it. So if you enjoy a bubble from reality and a campus so conservative liberals are prodded with sticks to see if they are real, you might find SMU is your home away from home.
University Resource Use: A+, Useful Schoolwork: D-
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