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University of Colorado - Boulder has a pretty large undergraduate population of about 26,400 students. With a student body this size, it becomes inevitable that I'll see all different types of people around campus everyday. That being said, the student body is predominantly white, and more than half of CU's students are Colorado natives. Other states with a big draw to CU are California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas. Aside from the majority of students being caucasian, we also have a reputation for being well-off financially - I've heard the term "rich white kids" thrown around more than once. And we are, without a doubt, an incredibly privileged group of people, but at the same time over half of CU's students receive financial aid. Beyond the basics, the average student is usually pretty laid back-looking, dressed pretty casual for class, and most likely talking about going to the mountains that coming weekend. It's no secret that tons of the students here at Boulder are either skiers or snowboarders, and during the warmer months, there are just as many kids skateboarding or riding bikes around campus as there are walking. So in the winter time, guys and girls alike can be found in ski jackets, Sorels (the best in winter boots), beanies and jeans, and for the warmer days, people are in comfortable, casual clothing with a bit of a hippie vibe. Boulder is also a very fashionable city, so kids have not only the coolest winter gear, but just trendy clothing in general. However, it doesn't matter whether you're into the laid back mountain look or you're super fashion forward when it comes to hanging out. Lots of different types of students interact, regardless of the way they dress or if they ski. That includes being in a sorority or a fraternity - I probably have more friends outside of sororities than in (I am not in one), but there's not a noticeable gap between the two groups. And my group of closest friends consists of two people who went Greek and two who didn't. About 9{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of guys join a fraternity and 16{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of girls join sororities, and I've found that whether or not you're a part of Greek life isn't a prominent defining characteristic of students here. Frat guys hang with frat guys and sorority girls hang out with their sisters, for sure, but it's not as serious here as it is on other campuses. Boulder is also known to be a very liberal campus, that gives its students plenty of freedom to express their political/religious/racial/social beliefs. There are hundreds of clubs that focus on any and every issue under the sun, many of which are consistently active on campus. At one of the presentations during orientation this past summer, I distinctly remember one of the chancellors stressing how important equality and diversity are to CU Boulder. He made it clear that Boulder strives to be a completely tolerant campus, and that he expected all of its students to contribute to that effort. I don't necessarily hear kids talking about how much money they want to make, but rather what it is they really want to be doing. Then again, I'm a freshman. I'm sure income post-graduation will become a more prominent topic in my upcoming years, but right now people just seem to be focused on what they're going to do with their talents and what they're passionate about. Based on the facts, our campus is predominantly white and financially stable, but Boulder welcomes people from all walks of life, and I definitely see some new and interesting personalities on campus every day.

University of Colorado - Boulder has a pretty large undergraduate population of about 26,400 students. With a student body this size, it becomes inevitable that I'll see all different types of people around campus everyday. That being said, the student body is predominantly white, and more than half of CU's students are Colorado natives. Other states with a big draw to CU are California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas. Aside from the majority of students being caucasian, we also have a reputation for being well-off financially - I've heard the term "rich white kids" thrown around more than once - and we are, without a doubt, an incredibly privileged group of people, but at the same time over half of CU's students receive financial aid. Beyond the basics, the average student is usually pretty laid back-looking, dressed pretty casual for class, and most likely talking about going to the mountains that coming weekend. It's no secret that tons of the students here at Boulder are either skiers or snowboarders, and during the warmer months, there are just as many kids skateboarding or riding bikes around campus as there are walking. So in the winter time, guys and girls alike can be found in ski jackets, Sorels (the best in winter boots), beanies and jeans, and for the warmer days, people are in comfortable, casual clothing with a bit of a hippie vibe. Boulder is also a very fashionable city, so kids have not only the coolest winter gear, but also just trendy clothing in general. However, it doesn't matter whether you're into the laid back mountain look or you're super fashion forward when it comes to hanging out. Lots of different types of students interact, regardless of the way they dress or if they ski. That includes being in a sorority or a fraternity - I probably have more friends outside of sororities than in (I am not in one), but theres not a noticeable gap between the two groups. And my group of closest friends consists of two people who went Greek and two who didn't. About 9{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of guys join a fraternity and 16{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of girls join sororities, and I've found that whether or not you're a part of Greek life isn't a prominent defining characteristic of students here. Frat guys hang with frat guys and sorority girls hang out with their sisters, for sure, but it's not as serious here as it is on other campuses. Boulder is also known to be a very liberal campus, that gives its students plenty of freedom to express their political/religious/racial/social beliefs. There are hundreds of clubs that focus any and every issue under the sun, many of which are consistently active on campus. At one of the presentations during orientation this past summer, I distinctly remember one of the chancellors stressing how important equality and diversity are to CU Boulder. He made it clear that Boulder strives to be a completely tolerant campus, and that he expected all of its students to contribute to that effort. I don't necessarily hear kids talking about how much money they want to make, but rather what it is they really want to be doing. Then again, I'm a freshman. I'm sure income post-graduation will become a more prominent topic in my upcoming years, but right now people just seem to be focused on what they're going to do with their talents and what they're passionate about. While based on the facts, our campus is predominantly white and financially stable, but Boulder welcomes people from all walks of life, and I definitely see some new and interesting personalities on campus every day.

In my experiences at CU Boulder I have encountered almost every type of student you can imagine. Because it is a state school, a majority of students come from in state, but it also draws large crowds from California, Texas, and the Mid West. I am from the North East and although I am the minority at CU I encounter many students from a similar background as me. The dress code at CU is a relaxed one. I transferred from a school in the South where sundresses and nice shoes were the norm. On the CU campus, students dress for comfort, warmth, and athletics. During warm weather seasons you will see gym shorts and t shirts with sneakers and during cold weather seasons predominantly leggings, jeans, and sweatshirts/coats. This is not to imply that students are dumpy. Many women spend time on hair and makeup and nearly 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students spend time working on their bodies in the gym. Of the students that are politically aware, they are predominantly leftist. I have grown up very conservative, yet never feel pressured by others or out of place. Since the student body is so diverse, people's aspirations for the future range from wanting to ski instruct, to own restaurants, to become doctors and lawyers, to politics. There is really no way to pigeon hole the "CU student."

I feel like a lot of students at CU are perhaps too into themselves. People often dress up and try to look as good as possible going to classes, which can sometimes be annoying, but there are always nice girls to look at ;)

CU Boulder is a great community to be a part of. There are students from all around the United States. 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students are in-state and 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} are out of state. I like to call it the perfect mixture. There are primarily Caucasians that attend CU Boulder. With that being said, there are still many other groups that attend the university as well. Here at CU we are open and accepting of all races, religions, socioeconomic status's and lifestyles. Since there are so many students at CU, there isn't really a "norm" for what clothes people wear, or activities that we participate in. CU is a very well rounded community. One commonality that CU students do share, is the love for the outdoors. CU sits at the base of the flatiron mountains. Students go hiking, biking, skiing/ snowboarding, and any other activity imagined. It's a great environment to be living in.

There is a considerable amount of diversity on this campus from socio-economic backgrounds and ethnicity and culture. A student who is not confident in themselves may feel out of place at this school, but will do well if involved in any school club or sport. The students here are very smart but are usually down to earth. We dress in jeans, skater shoes, boots, t-shirts, suits, you name it and you'll see it! Different types of students interact freely and you meet someone new and intriguing every day. The majority of students here are politically active, and one will see signs of current social movements (such as recycling and abortion) walking through the Norlin Quad almost every day. Students here hope to make a living better than their parents when they get out of school here.

The average CU student is usually one of four people: the colorado native who knows a hundred people from high school, the californian greek life member who is either from Newport Beach or San Francisco, the dreadlock sporting granola who found a group of similar granolas and drinks out of salsa jar or the die hard snowboarder who would rather be on a mountain shredding. The majority of students here come from middle to upper middle class families and there is an interesting split between extremely liberal and very republican students. Most greek life members come from affluent families many of which are alums. On an average walk to class you will see a girl in leggings, her sorority tank, uggs and a Northface jacket, a fraternity member in polo shorts, a polo shirt, boat shoes and backwards hat, and a barefoot man jumping on a slack line in what I can only describe as "hobo chic". At the same time you will see a guy or girl wearing a snow jacket, with various ski passes dangling from the zipper, bright colors and a mess of hair. We also have a strong ROTC program here and every thursday you will see hundred of students in their uniforms. But the thing that I love about CU is that everyone interacts with each other, whether you are an athlete or a die hard hippie, you will end up having a group project together and you will say hello as you cross each other on campus. People are generally friendly here and you will always find someone to sit with at the library.

The students at CU are generally accepting of all groups on campus. Though every population will have a handful of ignorant or rude people, the students at CU and the Boulder community as a whole are very open to racial, religious, sexual orientation or socio-economic differences. The students body represents mostly liberals, but conservative students will also be able to find a group of like-minded people. The great thing about the students at CU is that they are from a wide variety of backgrounds. There are plenty of out-of-state students that represent very different places like California, New York and Texas. This means there is a very large variety of people on campus, from the active to the bookworms, and none of the groups are mutually exclusive. It is very easy to find people to fit in with at CU.

Student at CU are very different from one another. I do not think any student would feel out of place at this school. Between all the clubs, organizations, sports teams and academic programs every type of person can find their niche. For the most part everyone is respectful of one another. While there are always people who think they are better than other people, the majority of the students who attend CU are welcoming and are open to conversation. As long as you are ready to interact and open up to new ideas and experiences, you should have no problem finding your place at CU. Most of the students who attend CU are from out of state, with the majority of students coming from California. The main stereotype presented at CU is that it is a liberal party school, however most people are economically conservative and socially liberal. Furthermore, the students who attend CU do know how to party, but when work needs to get done we know how to buckle down and push to be the best.

Student at CU are very different from one another. I do not think any student would feel out of place at this school. Between all the clubs, organizations, sports teams and academic programs every type of person can find their niche. For the most part everyone is respectful of one another. While there are always people who think they are better than other people, the majority of the students who attend CU are welcoming and are open to conversation. As long as you are ready to interact and open up to new ideas and experiences, you should have no problem finding your place at CU. Most of the students who attend CU are from out of state, with the majority of students coming from California. The main stereotype presented at CU is that it is a liberal party school, however most people are economically conservative and socially liberal. Furthermore, the students who attend CU do know how to party, but when work needs to get done we know how to buckle down and push to be the best.