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I would say that I like the older student body more and that the younger student body is more and more preppy and pretentious. CC isn't very diverse, really. I think super Christian kids feel out of place and probably black students and Hispanic students. You can wear anything to class. People dress really oddly in general and especially at parties and events. Neon seems to popular lately, and spandex. Many more students are wealthy rather than not, but most of my friends have a lot less money. I think all of the students who pay full tuition make up for the students who can't pay almost at all. Most students are really involved and active.

One thing Colorado College lacks is racial and religious diversity. There are hardly any minorities on campus and most people do not practice religion. However, I would not want this to discourage anyone from coming, because I think that is one thing the student body as a whole would like to change. Everyone I talk to would love to see more diversity. There do tend to be clicks at CC, but they tend to mesh a lot. Everyone has friends is different groups because they are involved in so many different things. CC is a very expensive school, so most people are very well off, but I have also met many that come from more middle class families like myself. Either way, no one cares. CC is also a very liberal school. I'd have to say one of the most liberal and it is very apparent on campus.

Most of the students that I know are very outdoorsy and very left. One common criticism is that students are not that politically aware and I agree with that. People will often sign a petition if it sounds progressive, or they will discredit something for not being environmentally friendly, without really knowing much about the issue. People here are very outgoing and friendly, they are happy to engage you in the things they are passionate about.

It's ok though they are getting richer and more snotty as new first-years come in. But it's not like you can't find cool people anywhere you go. And it's getting a bit more intolerant as time goes on. But enough people make it a cool enough place. And people tend to be a little uneducated about other ways of thinking though the student body is involved in trying to change that and it's in the hands of everyone here to figure out how much to learn.

our campus is very proud of its acceptance of others. well, except those 'evil' conservative christians..... (in jest, i am one of those 'heathens') the only type of student who would feel out of place would be the conservative christians. people on campus (profs included) speak of this group with a biternness on the tongue. to class, anything is acceptable. pajama pants, robes, and bare feet are often seen. CC is a very expensive school. most of our students are trust fund babies, living it up with their riches. then there are the lower class (myself) whom have to work often to ensure another year here. there aren't a whole lot in between. both backgrounds get along great, and there is no animosity between the two groups. students at CC are as politically aware as they come. i would estimate 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the body is left wing, with some VERY far left wingers as well.

Most people at CC are pretty liberal but recently there has been a backlash at CC at the political correctness. One of my friends was called a faggot and then the guy said "yeah, I'm at CC and saying that." There is definitely this idea of CC being a very peaceful and loving campus but I think the hippie atmosphere is changing. I still think most people are open and really good natured people. That was honestly the thing that struck me when I first decided to go to CC is that everyone just seemed so happy to be there and I have found that to be very true. There is no dress code as I have seen people go to class in one piece nighties (and not as a joke). I think the religious student or racial (predominantly white), political (predominantl liberal) or economical (predominantly rich) minority might feel out of place though. There are a lot more people from the east coast but there are generally people from all over. Aside from the jocks sitting together there are no obvious cliches. There are groups of friends but it doesn't seem exclusive at all. I'd like to say that CC is a very politically aware campus but I haven't found much activism at all even if there may be awareness. Money is becoming more showy but for the most part I think showing off wealth is not something people try to explicitly do. In fact the 'it' place is the ARC which is like a Salvation Army. However, most people come into CC either pre-med or pre-law so I think many people at least plan on trying to maintain the lifestyle they've grown accustomed to.

Most students are very open minded. The types of people found at CC vary pretty drastically. For example, one can find jocks, hippies, the studious type, and partiers. Pretty much everyone can find a group to relate to. Most people are wealthy, religion is not very big here, and there is not a whole lot of racial diversity. Many of the foreign exchange students hang out with other foreign students.

It's not very racially diverse, but the deans are promising that they're working on that. Otherwise, I think it's easy for a variety of different people to find others here, who are interested in the same things they are.

Colorado College continues to seek diversity. Socio-economic demands for private liberal arts institutions are difficult to overcome and stifle socio-economic diversity a lot. Additionally, CC's location, on the Front Range in Colorado makes it relatively inaccessible for many students who are not from the closest metropolitan cities, Denver and Santa Fe. With that said, CC feels like a very inclusive and accepting environment but challenges that come from a relatively homogenous school (upper middle class, white, straight, secular students for the most part) are highlighted when possible. For example, issues of discrimination do not go unnoticed. CC has had a handful of public discussions and protests regarding incidents of sexual, racial, and religious harassment. Rather than hiding these issues, the CC community holds perpetrators responsible for their actions in the public sphere and demands explanation, apology, and appropriate administrative reprimands to create constructive community dialogue around sensitive issues of diversity. I think it's a testament to the integrity of the students and the integrity of the college that embarrassing issues are brought to everyone's attention in order to best learn from individuals grave mistakes and to act accordingly as an inclusive institution that values everyone's opinions and nuances in a beneficial way.

MAJORITY: alternative style, hippie, laid back, LIBERAL, north-east coast and OR, CA, and WA MINORITY: lack of racial diversity. slight lack of religious diversity.