SMU campus culture?

hellofromCA
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:19:08 +0000

California family here, chiming in. We just moved our son into SMU after a whirlwind 2020 season of college applications and acceptances. After a lot of thought and a campus visit, he chose SMU and is loving it. I, too, had heard the “stereotypes” but went in with an open mind - also hear other differing opinions from families of kids who are there or have attended. Sterotypes certainly exist at all schools, but so far our experience through this whole process and thus far has been very welcoming, down to earth parents and kids! Strong academics, great sports culture (the football team continues to be on the rise!), neat traditions, and very welcoming faculty and staff. The kids in his dorm could not be nicer - not a pretentious attitude in sight. Sure, a few girls rooms decorated quite nicely but that is a trend everywhere! PONY UP! We are thrilled.