|
|
Comparable Schools'
Diversity Grades:
College Prowler Take
More than 70 countries are represented in Babson’s undergraduate student body. This statement alone shows that Babson is very culturally diverse. With the international population making up close to 20 percent of undergraduates, it is interesting to observe their visible impact on student life. This diversity gives students valuable experience, especially because students can practice their foreign languages right on campus. If you want to find international students, they are not hard to spot. Most hang out near the library door entrance with a cigarette in one hand, while talking away with the other to a group of equally-fluent students. It’s not surprising that many international students feel most comfortable and have more fun talking with other international students of similar ethnic backgrounds. Shared interests, beliefs, and habits are what bring these students into such tight clusters. This doesn’t mean that they don’t communicate at all with anyone else; it just means that most of their close friends consist of people with similar ethnic backgrounds. It’s also true that the campus lacks in terms of racial diversity. African Americans comprise the lowest percentage of undergraduates, followed by Hispanics. Different cultural backgrounds make up this school’s atmosphere. Babson is well known for its international business program. This correlation between the international business concentration and Babson’s general program is interesting, and may be seen as an advantage to graduating students looking for jobs. Babson’s cultural diversity and its rankings in that field may also prompt managers to hire Babson graduates. Currently, many business transactions in our fast-growing global market involve at least some types of international interaction. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
In terms of race, Babson is not...
In terms of race, Babson is not diverse at all; it’s very preppy and white. In terms of nationality, there is a high percentage of international students, but they either live off campus or in Van Winkle (which is far away from campus’s center). |
Anonymous says: |
There are many international...
There are many international students. It is interesting to meet other people who come from all over the world, and each year there are always many more new faces. |
Anonymous says: |
Babson is the most diverse of any...
Babson is the most diverse of any college. It seems like only one in every four American students are even from Massachusetts, which makes it diverse in terms of both countries, but also states. However, that should be expected, since this is a very international school with awesome international courses. |
Anonymous says: |
I think our campus is very...
I think our campus is very diverse. I know people from all kinds of countries, backgrounds, ethnicities, and socioeconomic levels. It’s always interesting for me to learn about people’s beliefs, and I enjoy hanging out with people and listening to them talk about their culture. |
Anonymous says: |
Babson’s campus is very diverse,...
Babson’s campus is very diverse, with approximately one third of its student body from countries other than the United States. |
FactsEconomic Status
Babson College has a very diverse population, with students coming from different countries and states, but it is apparent that students from wealthy backgrounds dominate the Babson College population. Many students also comment that the international student population is considerably wealthier than many American-born students. Some students categorize the international population as “BISO” or the Babson International Student Organization.
Gay Pride
The campus is generally accepting of its gay students and has an on-campus organization, the Gay-Lesbian-and-Everybody-Else Club (GLEE). This club provides an environment free from prejudice, hate, and stereotyping for students.
Minority Clubs
AMAN, Babson Asian Pacific Student Association, Babson Latin American Forum, Babson Pakistanian Organization, Black Student Union, Hillel, Intercultural Student Association, NAACP, South Asian Student Association, Russian Club, Student Organization of Latinos (SOL)
Most Common Religions
There is a Christian Fellowship group on campus that holds meetings and goes to church on Sundays. The overall campus religious affiliation is low on campus, but the group does a good job relating their events to the Babson community. The Babson-Olin Catholic Association is another religious group that brings together students from the neighboring Olin College of Engineering and Babson College students.
Political Activity
The political atmosphere at Babson College is not as liberal as on most other campuses. Students are generally not outspoken about their political views, although some politicians have come to speak at Babson. Many consider the student body to be on the Republican side, but most students are really just apathetic.
Write for Us! College Prowler is actively seeking talented students to be "Contributing Authors," and assist with updating
the College Prowler guide to their school. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain internship experience, be a part of a nationally
recognized company, gain tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is
really like at your college. Read more >
|
|
