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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son is a definite bro and didn't like the vibe at William and Mary but loved the feeling and crowd at UVA.  So in his mind very quick impression there was something to the stereotype.

That said, while he goes to parties, watches sports, hangs with the cool crowd, talks trash with the bros he's applying as a philosophy and history major and cares a ridiculous amount about his grades.  You won't catch him chatting about academic stuff for fun but you also won't find a more serious student in the classroom. 
So there is variety even among the bros. [/quote]

My kid is similar, BUT his group of friends does discuss academic stuff at times 'for fun'.  Political stuff, historical stuff, etc.  We do at the dinner table as well---events in the news, often humorous take on it.  And my bro-ier younger son (sophomore--image very important)--total nerd at home, crossword puzzles, etc. but is into hip hop, basketball and seriously into his sport.

But my spouse and I were also high academic student-athletes and being smart wasn't looked down upon--maybe got razzed for it, but handed it out back.

I think the whole thing comes down to BACKBONE. The biggest leaders and people comfortable in their skin don't give a cr* p about what others think or appearing a certain way to just fit in, which ultimately usually makes more people drawn to them.[/quote]

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