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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 outdated dorms.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.