The typical St. Andrews stereotype

I know, I know: "every student is different." But, if you had to describe it, what is the typical St. Andrews stereotype in the UK? As an American, I'm not really in the British culture loop, and I'm curious as to how the university is perceived. In the US, for instance, we have tons of uni stereotypes (ie- Brown is for smart hippies, Wesleyan is for hipsters, Dartmouth is full of preppy jocks, etc.). They're not accurate statements about the entire school population, obviously, but they're very helpful in figuring out whether you would "fit in" there.

Reply 1

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marlowe92

I know, I know: "every student is different." But, if you had to describe it, what is the typical St. Andrews stereotype in the UK? As an American, I'm not really in the British culture loop, and I'm curious as to how the university is perceived. In the US, for instance, we have tons of uni stereotypes (ie- Brown is for smart hippies, Wesleyan is for hipsters, Dartmouth is full of preppy jocks, etc.). They're not accurate statements about the entire school population, obviously, but they're very helpful in figuring out whether you would "fit in" there.

Jack Wills

Reply 2

veyvey

Well in Scotland everyone thinks St Andrews students are all stuck up English public school kids who do polo and wear monocles. My friends won't stop ripping it out of me for going there next year. :mad:

Reply 3

ImperceptibleNinja

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I must make an effort to stop going on about the posh rich kids.

You get a lot of very individual/eccentric-ish people here - not to the point of being freaky or losers, but being very interesting indeed. And being very secure in who they are. You also get some very shy, quiet, reserved types, who are usually very cool when you get to know them more.

Edit:
Note to self: Use the word 'very' a bit less...

Reply 4

yodude888

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ImperceptibleNinja

I must make an effort to stop going on about the posh rich kids.

You get a lot of very individual/eccentric-ish people here - not to the point of being freaky or losers, but being very interesting indeed. And being very secure in who they are. You also get some very shy, quiet, reserved types, who are usually very cool when you get to know them more.

Edit:
Note to self: Use the word 'very' a bit less...

Are there any students who dress in Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Prada etc. or is Jack Wills as "posh rich kid" as it gets?

Reply 5

Troubled_Student

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people in Jack Wills hoodies piss me off, i seen a girl yesterday about 8 while i was walking through the park with my mates. ROLLING around in the MUD in a Jack Wills Hoody, that no doubt costed about £60-£150 like rarghh.
Tbh Jack Wills hoodies are like any normal hoodies, maybe a bit more comfortable with "JACK WILLS" printed all over them, which means they sell for like triple the price.

Reply 6

dbmag9

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yodude888

Are there any students who dress in Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Prada etc. or is Jack Wills as "posh rich kid" as it gets?

I'm not sure that genuinely 'posh' kids in the UK would really be distinguished by such ostentatious fashion statements; big designed labels indicate "I'm rich and want you to know it" more than any class statement.

Reply 7

yodude888

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dbmag9

I'm not sure that genuinely 'posh' kids in the UK would really be distinguished by such ostentatious fashion statements; big designed labels indicate "I'm rich and want you to know it" more than any class statement.

Thats not true, much of the "big designer labels" are very discrete. Around here everyone wears that kinda thing, and I want to know if my cupboard contents is going to be suitable in St. Andrews or not :s-smilie:

Reply 8

yodude888

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EDIT: Sorry, weird time-delay double-post.

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Troubled_Student

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What are your current contents of your cupboard :smile:

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yodude888

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Troubled_Student

What are your current contents of your cupboard :smile:

Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Paul Smith, Etro, Dior Homme pretty much. It doesn't seem out of place in Switzerland, but with people getting flamed at for wearing Jack Wills I dont' see it as going down too well :frown:

Reply 11

ImperceptibleNinja

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yodude888

Are there any students who dress in Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Prada etc. or is Jack Wills as "posh rich kid" as it gets?

Uhhm. I notice the Jack Willis stuck specifically, because it's written all over it. I'm not that in tune with other stuff. It's more the overall image/presence that I notice. I don't think we're overrun with stuff from the other designers you mentioned, but I'm not sure.

Also... contents of my cupboard? That's a new question :biggrin:

Reply 12

No Future

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yodude888

Are there any students who dress in Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Prada etc. or is Jack Wills as "posh rich kid" as it gets?

Some, mostly the international rich kid fashionistas.

Reply 13

No Future

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yodude888

Thats not true, much of the "big designer labels" are very discrete. Around here everyone wears that kinda thing, and I want to know if my cupboard contents is going to be suitable in St. Andrews or not :s-smilie:

Of course.
Anything goes in St Andrews and everyone likes a bit of designer. Sounds like you are well dressed.