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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]UVa alumni here - it used to be seriously preppy but now I would just call it rather bland.  My child didn't want to go there either as they thought it was "too preppy" and just not their vibe.  Given where they ended up - I can see that. They have since visited friends who go there and like it more but are still glad they are not there.    F[b]or teens - "too preppy" is more than just about clothes - it's about everyone seeming very mainstream and bland. [/b][/quote]

This.  I think "preppy" goes beyond just wearing plaid and bows.  It means "mainstream, basic, etc".

And yes, UVA feels like THIS to kids.  I know because I have twins who are like this---very mainstream.  They spend way too much time on social media and on following trends.  My son is very much a "bro."  They LOVED UVA--felt like they found their people there. 
They are not quirky, artsy, intellectual, progressive, individualistic, etc.  They are basic.  They are very smart and do very well in school but sometimes we (the parents) wonder if they they have an original bone in their bodies.

(I would never say this out loud or to them but that is who they are).  They loved UVA.  [/quote]

This is OP.  This is exactly what she means by preppy.  Everyone exactly the same and carrying the sam Stanley (or whatever the new water bottle is).[/quote]

You mean conformist and materialistic[/quote]

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