Colorado College Top Questions

I think CC is too small sometimes. It's nice for keeping class sizes small and personal connections easier, but not so good for random hookups and constantly meeting new people. Colorado Springs is OK, it's a beautiful place with Pikes Peak, but as for the town...

The block plan is really intense - some classes may consume your life while others you may be able to float on through. Either way, your life is scheduled around what class you are in for that block.

Colorado College is on the block plan, which means we take one class at a time intensively. It is a pretty small school so most people's faces are recognizable. A lot of people think this is a community college when they hear the name but really it's fairly prestigious and difficult. Colorado Springs isn't so great but the outdoors nearby are excellent. Residential life is the college's biggest downfall. We are a wet campus, which means many of our events have alcohol for 21 and up. I think this is a good thing because it keeps us on campus. There has been some controversy lately about the administration and judicial (sort of) system on campus which appears to be quite biased. They don't release a lot of information to the students which is aggravating, especially when it comes to subjects such as sexual assault where students feel they may be in danger because of their ignorance of situations happening on campus.

CC was definitely the smallest school I applied to and I was very skeptical about the size, but now I love it! I went to a very large high school of about 4000 kids and I just love the close knit, family-like atmosphere that CC gives off. Most people have never even heard about Colorado College, which makes it even more special to me. I feel like it is almost fate that sends a student here. It is as if the school comes looking for you, not you searching for the school. The town of Colorado Springs is pretty lame, especially if you like the big city, but it has grown on me. Even if there is not much to do in the city, there is so much around the city, like Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. Denver and all the ski resorts are very close as well. Colorado is just a beautiful state in general. The administration here is wonderful! I work in the admission's office and the thing I like most is that the admission's staff is not naive. Recently, some people have been wanting to make Colorado College a dry campus, but the staff understands that in reality drinking will always been happening on a college campus and the fact that it is a wet campus makes students more comfortable to get help when they are in a bad situation.

The block plan and the students enthusiasm for getting outside are what makes this school a great place for me. I transfered here from Vassar College after my freshman year because I didn't like the semester plan and I was missing the mountains. It's great how much people get out to go skiing, climbing, hiking, kayaking etc. Block Break, it's really all about block breaks. The last day of each block is on a Wednesday, and then everyone scatters across Colorado and Utah for a long weekend of fun and excitement. They are everyone's highlight. My favorite way to spend block break is to drive out to Utah after class on Wednesday and go climbing and canyon hiking in the desert sandstone.

It's Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Let's just say most of us live in a bubble.

The best thing about Colorado College is the block plan. only one subject on your brain at a time, and only one final every month makes things so MUCH better! The school is on the small side. it is very common to see the same people at every party. avoiding someone with the same lifestyle as you would be a difficult task indeed. Our administration is retarded. Recently, some students got into trouble (nearly suspended) for simply posting flyers for guys. It is a clear violation of the first ammendment, yet the president seemed to feel that little, tiny right didn't apply to a private school. school pride is only prevelant with our hockey team. the stands are packed and cheering is very loud. nothing beats the atmosphere in our arena.

The best thing about CC is that you are constantly surrounded by smart people. Even if they don't come across as smart (or have common sense) they do go to the school for a reason and you are usually able to hold an intelligent conversation with just about anyone. It is very small though and sometimes feels suffocating especially with Colorado Springs not being accessible to people without cars. Getting out and around Colorado Springs is difficult but I wouldn't say because the relationship between the college and town is strained but because it is so hard to get around without transportation. There are a lot of controversys that occur but I think many are blown out of proportion. It is good that the student body does question the administration and keep them on their toes. The quality of education is top notch and some of the teachers are just phenomenal. It's also so great to be around so many constantly active people. Most of the students aren't happy unless they're doing something and a huge motto at CC is Work Hard Play Hard!

The block plan is great, the people are awesome, good faculty, sick skiing

CC is a small, liberal arts college that offers opportunities that few other undergraduates offer. It is definitely challenging, but also very supportive and I think there is something here for everyone.

Colorado College is often confused with Boulder by imbeciles who are not privy to its unique awesomeness. CC is very much NOT Boulder as it is tiny in comparison but absolutely the perfect size for a liberal arts school. With about 2,000 students, you can become involved in recognized leadership roles quite easily and you can make friends anywhere. The block plan is ridiculously conducive to these ends as well. It may seem intimidating at first but the wonderful reality is that everyone's operating on the block plan so you have this never-boring shifting social network as well as academic schedule that keeps you on your toes while honing your flexibility when balancing between work and play. The easy-going personalities of CC students and professors is a result of these constant changes between blocks - adaptability is the wonderful outcome. CC has a work hard, play hard ethic that involves studying, writing creatively and effectively, field work, neon, spandex, body paint, and a splash of alcohol. It's an unbelievable experience to go to CC and any student who is even mildly attracted to the school, setting, or people, would be lucky to go there.

Firstly I always mention the picturesque view. Residential Life: kind of a a struggle. outdated dorms. however, cool opportunity to live in language houses/ small historic houses. lottery system okay. Campus Activities: if the weather is nice one can probably find at least 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body throwing frisbee, sunbathing, grilling, playing tennis golf, or playing music. at night vast majority of students go to house parties mainly to a) dress up in goofy costumes and b) drink (after drinking for a while in the dorms). on weekends the stereotype IS true that have the campus hits the slopes. goggle tans are common. block plans usually used to ski, roadtrip, backpack, drink, travel, relax. School pride HUGE at hockey games. lacking in other sports. Common complaints: food.

Well I really like the block plan because it may be cliche but I can focus on that one subject and still have time for all my extracurriculars and my job. It's a great school with a great faculty and while the weather may be random, it's beautiful out more often than it's not. I spend most of my time on campus and can usually find stuff to do. The campus itself is a very collegy feel, but just a ten minute walk away, you are in downtown Colorado Springs with food and shops, which is also nice.

I wish CC was a little bigger. It doesn't feel too small yet, but after four years I'm sure it will. The majority of people I talk to do not know what CC is, but its reputation is definitely building.

CC is great if you are connected. It is important to get involved in extracurriculars. The small size is great. The location is really nice because it is so close to the mountains. I don't like the fact that there is a wealthy majority, myself being part of a poor minority, on campus, but I guess that's what you get when you go to an expensive private school.

colorado college is an awesome school overall. it is small which actually ends up being nice. the professors are generally awesome. the biology department is amazing. physics department sucks. do not come here if you want to major in physics. not many people have ever heard of CC especially if you come from anywhere east of the mississippi. i like colorado springs. campus is gorgeous and the view is nice too.

The best thing is that the school supports student initiated projects. currently the students are demanding that the school become more environmentally sustainable and the school (administration, board, etc) are making some changes, gradually, but they are doing it. Because there isn't much going on in colorado springs that attracts a lot of cc students, campus and cc related events are generaly exciting and plentiful.

The block plan is amazing! The class sizes are nice and small so your prof actually knows you, you even have lunches and brunches at their homes. Some people think CC is a communit college, but why would I go to a community college in colorado? Its nice to be in a biggish town, but not too big. The administration and I have had issues in the past, them trying to charge me for adjuncts, but it worked out in the end. There is school pride, mostly for hockey, but for other stuff as well. I've had a fun four years here, some classes were killer, some amazing, and all taught me something (like I never want to take that class again!)

People always ask me if I'm going to community college when I tell them I'm going to "CC." I laugh because it's the farthest thing from community college. The student body is tight knit and laid back, there is room and time to do what you want, and the academics are the most challenging I've ever encountered. Our hockey team is a BIG DEAL. Most of the players will be, or have already been, in the NHL. The people who live in Colorado Springs are big supporters of the Tigers and come to all the games. Also, the location is the best. During block breaks, a very enjoyable and sanity-retaining aspect of the block plan, students go camping in the desert, snowboarding in the mountains with friends, take a short trip to Las Vegas, or go to Denver to browse the Natural History Museum. The possibilities are endless! Block breaks also help fend off homesickness because they allow most students to drive or fly back home for a little break from school.

Small school with great professors (great knowledge in their subjects, can explain this knowledge well, and are extremely available), great students (for the most part friendly, outgoing, knowledgeable), and a beautiful campus. The city of Colorado Springs, however, sucks. The surrounding region is great though, especially if your an outdoors fan and like biking, hiking, and snowboarding (the nearest slopes are just 2 hours away). Also a lot of awesome parities here.