Yes, it IS painful.
As for CMU being a bunch of supersmart antisocial geeks... that's the reputation. HOWEVER...
It's not really true anymore. Everyone I've met is extremely outgoing, and yet still extremely smart. A lot of people have been going to frat parties, but even the frat parties are a little nerdy. Everyone is extremely nice and friendly here, though, that's for sure.
It
is true that we're all a bunch of nerds. But in a good, fun way. ^_^
A lot of the negative stigma you here seems to be... mostly applied to the Computer Science school. They have an unhygienic reputation.
Also, you might hear that we're an 'ugly' campus. Again... there are
plenty of beautiful people here. I think the students enjoy playing up the reputation just for kicks. XD It's like an inside joke.
"Oh, good. After all, I can rub my stomach and pat my head at the same time, and I can do it with my eyes closed while whistling 'The Entertainer.' That's rhythm for you."
~ Snaps, proving that White Boys CAN have rhythm
Updated On: 8/28/05 at 10:30 PM