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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, 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.

You will encounter many different types of students here at Boulder, but the most amazing thing about it is that everyone has a place here. Little judgment is passed when it comes to differing interests and lifestyles in the classroom. There are social groups that accommodate everyone and you will never have trouble finding a place where you feel you belong. Most students are from California, Texas, and New Jersey. There is also a huge chunk of students who are "natives" or Colorado residents. To say that everyone wheres the same thing to class would be inaccurate. There are the preppy students, the hippies, the sweat pants and uggs, the standard jeans and tee... it's whatever!

I was never interested in my classes in high school. But I can safely say that I actually enjoy going to 4/5 of my classes here. I have professors who have 200+ students in a lecture hall and still know my name, which amazes me. My favorite class would probably have to be astronomy or anthropology. Both professors are really interested in their field of work and it really shows. They are able to get their students engaged with really interesting material. If you be in RAP classes (Residential Academic Program).. do it! I love my rap classes because it's more of a discussion as opposed to my lectures. It's good to have a balance of both, especially your freshman year when you're still trying to get used to college level work. All of my professors have been available during office hours to answer any questions I may have. I'm currently a communications major, which I've realized is not for me, considering my comm class is the only class I don't enjoy. But I'm taking a creative writing and a film class next semester to explore my options. I feel like the classes are more geared towards actually learning and absorbing material instead of just cramming information in your brain for the sake of getting through the class and getting the credit. It seems like a lot of people freshman year struggle, especially with their first couple exams. But people either get the hang of it if they set their mind to it or let laziness/partying get the best of them.

Everyone is really welcoming at Boulder. Most of the students here are really laid back. They like to study and work hard so that they can party and feel like they've earned it after the work is done. A lot of the students here are from Colorado and California, however i've met a lot of people from the East coast as well. Seeing what students left after freshman year and what students stayed i can say that the type of student that would feel out of place at this school was someone who doesn't feel comfortable in a big area with lots of people. Students here definitely party, but they also study a lot. The kids who mostly feel out of place are the ones who don't like to go out at all, and have a hard time in bigger classes and with more kids where everything is less personalized. Kids here are also known for having a lot of money, mostly out of state kids, however I have a lot of friends who are putting themselves through college by holding something like 2 jobs each. All in all the kids here are really laid back and fun but to fit in you need to be able to survive in a big environment.

The CU students are very diverse in nationality, race, religion and sexual orientation. I believe that no student would feel out of place here. From athletes to actors from gays to Catholics this school has everything and everyone. Financial backgrounds range wide and far no two students are alike. Most students can be seen sporting CU gear to class and in the winter Ski jackets over sweatpants that represent the black and gold. Four student tables at the C4C they could be some skiers that just got back from El Dora, so Bio-Chem majors cramming for a midterm, Football players relaxing after a big game and a range of students who are discussing weekend plans.

To describe the student body at CU, I like to use a cheesy tip called the "Three W's." The students at CU are typically wealthy, white, and wasted. Most people I meet on campus come from very well off families and usually enjoy partying over studying. However, the students are usually excited to learn new things and I'll often hear friends or classmates discuss ideas that sprang from a class discussion. Politically, Boulder is one of the more liberal places in the country. This trend spills over onto CU's campus, as many of the students are politically active with organizations and good causes.

Students at CU are known for being active in political debates, current events and local issues. Norlin quad and the University Memorial Club are usually filled with a group of students looking to promote a cause. While some students wear sweats to class, others dress up, some work their way through school and others don't, everyone seems to be politically aware and most active.

Yes we do party in Boulder, but what college doesn't? There are lots of other things to do on a Friday night like attending one of the pre-screening movies in the Meunzinger Auditorium before they are even released to the public!, going to the Hill to get pizza from Cosmos, going to concerts at The Fox Theatre, or just hanging out on Pearl Street (our beautiful walking mall).

Students are very liberal. Closed minded when it comes to religion but in general open to anyone. Everyone mixes with everyone, people come from everywhere. Most come from upper middle class families and have excess cash but there are those, like me, struggling and working to make ends meet as well.

I don't really know too many of my classmates very well. The classes are fairly big as a rule. I have made at least one friend in each class though, and those I would classify as open minded and diverse. Boulder is full of interesting people. It's a haven for those who walk to the beat of their own drum.