Comments on: COMBO II: Princeton Stereotypes All Completely True http://www.universitypressclub.com/archive/2009/11/combo-ii-princeton-stereotypes-all-completely-true/ The blog of the University Press Club, featuring news and commentary on Princeton and college life. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:33:41 -0400 hourly 1 By: princeton10 http://www.universitypressclub.com/archive/2009/11/combo-ii-princeton-stereotypes-all-completely-true/comment-page-1/#comment-405 princeton10 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:54:24 +0000 http://www.universitypressclub.com/?p=2563#comment-405 I think these results should be taken very seriously. While stereotypes inevitably have some truth in them, that doesn't mean they should be taken as given. Of particular concern are the happiness results. What would be most interesting is to compare these findings with those of our peer schools. This is a great place, and we should be proud of our traditions and heritage, but it is both dangerous and naive to hide behind history and not confront the issues. I think these results should be taken very seriously. While stereotypes inevitably have some truth in them, that doesn’t mean they should be taken as given. Of particular concern are the happiness results. What would be most interesting is to compare these findings with those of our peer schools. This is a great place, and we should be proud of our traditions and heritage, but it is both dangerous and naive to hide behind history and not confront the issues.

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