University of Colorado Boulder Top Questions

Its location and wide range of classes offered to appeal to students

The beautiful mountains and ski areas. There is no other school that offers such a wonderful and eclectic outdoor life.

It is a big state university, but it is near the mountains, very beautiful and it has a unique atmosphere. People here are really socially responsible, but still fun and adventerous.

Boulder is a beautiful place to live, the mountains are so close with so many recreational opportunities in the out of doors.

The studnet body here is really closeknit. The students form a special bond thats different from most schools. Alwmost everyone gets along here and most people are in a cheery mood most of the time. Its easy to relate and talk to students at CU because evreyone is so laid back and easy going.

This school has an excellent international program, especially compared to other schools in the region.

I hope this all doesn't sound too negative... Just trying to be real about life at a big university. I knew many students that thrived in their programs, and many that didn't make it to the end of their first year. Do yourself a favor, declare a major as quick as possible, get a ski pass, don't smoke pot in your dorm room, and watch out for dirty hippies.

Boulder can ultimately be a pretty lonely place if you don't like to drink to extinction every single weekend, if you like art and culture, or if you're not wealthy and in perfect shape. If you're in-state and can't afford another college, you can make a lot out of the school, but be forewarned, you'll have to really work at it.

there's always something to do, it's beautiful, and it's a world class academic institution

What separates CU from other campuses is the overall sense of community. CU students are very proud of their university and we welcome new members of the community with open arms. Everyone here is very friendly and despite the campus' large size, it has the close-knit feel of a small town, but the heart and social connectivitry of a big city.