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I don't think any one particular group would feel out of place here. I suppose most minorities would feel outnumbered, but I've never gotten a vibe that the students here would be unwelcoming. There's just a really unbalanced ratio. There is really no way for me to generalize the student body as far as clothing, background, or political affiliation. In those areas I feel like we're a pretty diverse campus. I know people in this town from all walks of life.

There is very little diversity on campus, but I don't feel the environment is hostile to the minorities who decide to come here. I try not to talk polotics with other students, but humanities students are always very politically active.

I have taken a LGBT class my sophomore year which was very enlightening. The only student I believe would feel out of place at Boulder is someone who is not sociable. There are so many different races and multiple sexualities at CU that almost anyone can feel at home. Most students wear warm clothing to class. Uggs and heavy coats are worn from September to April. Most CU students are from either Colorado, Texas, California and New York. Many students are middle to upper class at CU with the scale leaning towards the wealthier. CU students are absolutely politically are. Elections are a big deal on campuses. Most students would be considered very liberal.

-No experience really. Sometimes groups will have big displays in the Quads or student center, and it's something to discuss but no big deal. -An incredible close-minded, conservative biggot would not enjoy Boulder. -A mix of jeans and nice shirts, sports attire and pajamas. -All the time. -No idea. It's not like high school where you have the nerds, band geeks, cheerleaders, party kids, etc. People just sit with their friends. -California, Texas and CO. -SUPER DUPER RICH and mostly rich. Trust fund babies. -Yes, or at least, they think they are :) Predominantly right/middle. -I've heard a couple of kids do it, but they are tools.

I think the LGBT community is pretty predominant or vocalized on campus which i think is great. Most people are all comfortable with everyones personal sexual preferences which i think says a lot about the Universities diversity.

The majority of students are extremely liberal and open mindedness is encouraged. There are many on campus protests (involving a variety of topics), debates, programs, and more. The campus is huge so there are multipule dinning halls. They all offer a variety of diets and the foods not all that bad (for dorm food)! The majority of students are politically aware and very active. Most students are left wing and liberal. On campus political education and information is everywhere. Most students are also wealthy. Out of state is extremely expensive and those who can afford it can also afford pretty much anything else they want. In fact the only students who are struggling are the in student students. However, CU is the most expensive public school in state so those who are in state students are usually well off as well. Over all the school has its ups and downs, but its awesome!

Boulder is large enough that there is something for everyone. All different religious groups, ethnic groups (academic and social), fraternities and sororities. I would find it hard to believe if someone felt out of place here. Many students come from the Denver/Boulder area (obviously), but I think more upper-middle class students attend here than say Colorado State in Fort Collins. Many students come from California (like me), more from the southern portion, LA and San Diego areas. Many also come from the east coast. Fewer from the midwest/southern states. Boulder is a very politically active campus. The city is known as liberal; Boulder used to be a huge hippie twon in the 70s, you can imagine. But not quite like Berkeley, CA.

I don't have much personal experience with groups but there are a huge numbers of groups all over campus holding rallies and events almost daily. Most students wear clothes to class, usually.

The Boulder campus demographic is largely Caucasian. As the out of state tuition is very high, almost all of the students from out of state are from the upper middle class. Most students come from the state of Colorado with California and Texas following. There is defiantly an element of division between racial, religious and LGBT groups on campus. Some student are very liberal and some are very conservative, but the norm is just about right in the middle perhaps with a slight lean toward conservatism. Most students are not politically active but are rather, politically interested.

All those "other groups" on campus are what make the campus what it is. Racsim is NOT dead, not even close. We need to confront it, and we do. No student could feel out of place, we welcome all kinds. Most students are very causal here, jeans, t-shirt, sweat pants...but there are still those business students in suits. Different types of students have a hard time interacting, it's true. All the black students hang out together, all the Asians hang out together, all the Muslims hang out together...it is hard for a white student to be "trusted" (unless they are poor). Most students are from out of state, especially New England, Texas, and California. Lots of rich kids here. Boulder is expensive, and Mommy and Daddy can take care of their kids' needs for the most part. Students here are somewhat politically aware. The engaged students are mostly left, except for the business school, which still denies that humans are causing global warming.