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Carnegie Mellon prides itself on its diversity. The opportunity students have to meet people of different races, religions, and backgrounds is something that has a phenomenal impact on student life. Campus diversity gives a worldly experience to the students of a school isolated deep within Western Pennsylvania. As students claim, it never really feels like any race on campus is a majority (even though whites outnumber other races). The ethnic whirlwind that is CMU can be a bit dizzying at times. Because of the school’s unprecedented diversity in some areas, it’s easy to forget that there are some groups that aren’t fairly represented, namely females. Carnegie Mellon’s piteous male/female ratio is a major detractor to prospective students (as well as a constant downer for some male students). It’s also true that the campus does not have a sizable African American or Hispanic population, especially when compared to the high concentration of other minorities. That said, the mélange of students at CMU is like nothing else most students have ever experienced. Except for the dearth of women, all different races, religions, classes, and, geographic regions can be found in abundance on campus. As a student, CMU’s diverse environment is a way to further your education by learning about the differences among people. If you’re eager to learn about other cultures, Carnegie Mellon can provide a fantastic real-world education.
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CMURR says: Carnegie Mellon University 2010 Architecture and Planning  |
There is so much diversity at CMU,...
There is so much diversity at CMU, it's pretty much our school motto—diversity through ethnicity, sexuality, ideologically, everything.
Diversity: March 09, 2009
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CMUDT says: Carnegie Mellon University 2012 Computer and Information Sciences |
At Carnegie Mellon, you find...
At Carnegie Mellon, you find people from all different backgrounds and from all over the world coming here to receive an excellent education. You also find a lot of really wealthy people. The school is expensive, and most of the people I know didn't even receive financial aid. Politically, it is pretty liberal with the occasional extreme-right individual.
Diversity: March 02, 2009
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CMUAB says: Carnegie Mellon University 2010 Computer and Information Sciences |
The campus is liberal, but very...
The campus is liberal, but very few people are interested in politics and probably couldn't tell you who their senators are. Sexually, the GLBT groups are pretty active on campus, but about half of the campus is asexual.
Diversity: March 02, 2009
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CMURS says: Carnegie Mellon University 2010 Math and Statistics |
There are a lot of Asians....
There are a lot of Asians. Sometimes I forget that I am going to school in America when most of the kids in my class don't speak English as a first language.
Diversity: March 02, 2009
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medhas says: Carnegie Mellon University 2013 Architecture and Planning |
This campus is incredibly diverse,...
This campus is incredibly diverse, in particularly ethnically and ideologically. There are many different people from all over the world, and many students come to study from abroad. There are a variety of different religions, and many have student groups to stay connected with other members of their religion or ethnic background. On the downside, there are a lot of ethnic cliques, where entire groups of friends are one ethnicity and do not really interact with people outside of their group. There is also a lot of sexual diversity. The campus offers groups like GBLT to promote understanding between people of all sexual orientations.
Diversity: March 01, 2009
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Carnegie Mellon? FactsEconomic Status
CMU has students from diverse economic backgrounds, but most seem to have wealthy parents. Some students complain about all the “rich kids.”
Gay Pride
The campus is very accepting of its gay students and has an on-campus student group called ALLIES. However, like most of CMU’s student body, the sizable gay community is relatively quiet. The outgoing members of the gay community are primarily those in the College of Fine Arts.
Minority Clubs on Campus
CMU’s minority clubs are a noticeable social force on campus. The college offers a number of Asian and Indian clubs that throw parties and sponsor different events. There’s also an African American fraternity, an Asian fraternity, and a Jewish fraternity.
Most Common Religions
There are a lot of Christian groups. Most religious activity takes place off campus.
Political Activity
Most students are politically and socially liberal. Though the campus has its share of protests, students are generally not outspoken about their political views. Many consider the student body to be somewhat apathetic.
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