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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^^^Doesn’t William and Mary claim that too-“Those who come here belong here?” I agree they definitely have a certain vibe, esp among the boys we saw during the tour. It’s not for everyone but for those who like it, it’s the jam![/quote]

The meaning of that line is more rooted in urging current students being welcoming to incoming students and having incoming students think of themselves as part of a broader community.  It isn't about a specific type of person.  It is about welcoming different types.[/quote]

Exactly. I’m not sure if they’re just UVA boosters or some other groups that seem to need to believe that WM kids are a whole different type from other kids. Despite personal reports from people who actually go/went there. It’s really odd. Of course the school isn’t the right fit for everyone. No school could be. That doesn’t mean that there is something unique about the student body or that all types of kids aren’t significantly represented among the 6500 people on campus.

I can only assume that some of these people got highly insulted on another thread when discussing whether UVA is too “bro-y.”[/quote]

I don't understand why and how this stereotype of W&M even exists.  My kids and I have visited the school on at least 3 occasions over the past year, including DFAS and I still cannot figure out what people are talking about.  The students seem similar to those we met at UVA, Univ. Of Michigan, GW, VA Tech, UMD and many others.  We have only had positive interactions with the kids there.[/quote]

Exactly - who determined these stereotypes?  Most people I know who have actually been the W&M (myself included) do not see it either.  [/quote]

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