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Being a non-traditional student veteran, I take my education very seriously. Also, I commute everyday, which takes about 45mins. one-way, and can only afford to remain on campus mainly during class periods, due to the fact that I have two small boys and a wife at home. Therefore, I make every effort to know my professors well and for them to know who I am and what my goals are for their courses. One of my most favorite classes so far has been an Intercultural Communication class I recently finished. This class really challenged me to look beyond the surface level of course materials and provided me the opportunity to apply much of what I learned in class to real world situations. My least favorite class has been and remains to be Korean. The professor is a highly intellectual subject matter expert in his field. However, from a group consensus, he is not an effective instructor, and this has had a great effect on my disinterest to continue learning Korean. Considering the number of students in Norlin library and the University Memorial Center (UMC), I would imagine that students on a whole spend a great deal of time studying, including myself. In the lower division courses and in some upper ones, I notice that student partcipation in class is not common. However, it is important to note that some of the reasons may be due to differences in cultural value orientations (e.g., in some cultures, it is highly discouraged to question the professor as this shows a sign of disrespect). Outside of class, when passing by certain buildings such as the Engineering building or Math building, I have noticed groups of students engaged in subject matter conversations, highly intellectual in my opinion. Are students competitive? Some more than others I suppose. I definitely am, and I always strive to be one of the top students in my courses. One of the most unique classes I took was a Greek Mythology class during a summer period. It was unique because we studied ancient Greek artificats and literature. However, we also watched current films and related both genres of tropes beyond the texts provided. I am a Communications major and do not spend time with professors outside of class, other than office hours or contact via e-mail about course materials. Academically speaking, I feel CU has a challenging, but very well structured and relevant curriculum of materials to offer students. In terms of whether CU is geared towards getting a job, or learning for its own sake, I believe that the answer to such question is/remains on efforts initiated by the student(s). CU may and in most cases does, represents and subsequently provides a fundamental platform for learning. However, I do not feel CU as a whole is tasked with the responsibility to get students jobs beyond graduation.

Being a non-traditional student veteran, I take my education very seriously, Also, I commute everyday, which takes about 45mins. one-way, and can only afford to remain on campus mainly during class periods, due to the fact that I have two small boys and a wife at home. Therefore, I make every effort to know my professors well and for them to know who I am and what my goals are for their courses. One of my most favorite classes so far has been an Intercultural Communication class I was just enrolled in. This class really challenged me to look beyond the surface level of course materials and provided me the opportunity to apply much of what I learned in class to real world situations. My least favorite class has been and remains to be Korean. The professor is a highly intellectual subject matter expert in his field. However, from a group consensus, he is not an effective instructor, and this has had a great effect on my disinterest to continue learning Korean. Considering the continuity of presence in Norlin library and the University Memorial Center (UMC), I would imagine that students on a whole, spend a great deal of time studying, including myself. In the lower division courses and in some upper ones, I notice that student partcipation in class is not common. However, it is important to note that some of the reasons may be due to differences in cultural value orientations (e.g., in some cultures, it is highly discouraged to question the professor as this shows a sign of disrespect). Outside of class, when passing by certain buildings such as the Engineering building or Math building, I have noticed groups of students engaged in subject matter conversations, highly intellectual in my opinion. Are students competitive? Some more than others I suppose. I definitely am, and I always strive to be one of the top students in my courses. One of the most unique classes I took was a Greek Mythology class during a summer period. It was unique because we studied ancient Greek artificats and literature. However, we also watched current films and related both genres of tropes beyond the texts provided. I am a Communications major and do not spend time with professors outside of class, other than office hours or contact via e-mail about course materials. Academically speaking, I feel CU has a challenging, but very well structured and relevant curriculum of materials to offer students. In terms of whether CU is geared towards getting a job, or learning for its own sake, I believe that the answer to such question is/remains on efforts initiated by the student(s). CU may and in most cases does, represents and subsequently provides a fundamental platform for learning. However, I do not feel CU as a whole is tasked with the responsibility to get students jobs beyond graduation.

Being a non-traditional student veteran, I take my education very seriously, Also, I commute everyday, which takes about 45mins. one-way, and can only afford to remain on campus mainly during class periods, due to the fact that I have two small boys and a wife at home. Therefore, I make every effort to know my professors well and for them to know who I am and what my goals are for their courses. One of my most favorite classes so far has been an Intercultural Communication class I was just enrolled in. This class really challenged me to look beyond the surface level of course materials and provided me the opportunity to apply much of what I learned in class to real world situations. My least favorite class has been and remains to be Korean. The professor is a highly intellectual subject matter expert in his field. However, from a group consensus, he is not an effective instructor, and this has had a great effect on my disinterest to continue learning Korean. Considering the continuity of presence in Norlin library and the University Memorial Center (UMC), I would imagine that students on a whole, spend a great deal of time studying, including myself. In the lower division courses and in some upper ones, I notice that student partcipation in class is not common. However, it is important to note that some of the reasons may be due to differences in cultural value orientations (e.g., in some cultures, it is highly discouraged to question the professor as this shows a sign of disrespect). Outside of class, when passing by certain buildings such as the Engineering building or Math building, I have noticed groups of students engaged in subject matter conversations, highly intellectual in my opinion. Are students competitive? Some more than others I suppose. I definitely am, and I always strive to be one of the top students in my courses. One of the most unique classes I took was a Greek Mythology class during a summer period. It was unique because we studied ancient Greek artificats and literature. However, we also watched current films and related both genres of tropes beyond the texts provided. I am a Communications major and do not spend time with professors outside of class, other than office hours or contact via e-mail about course materials. Academically speaking, I feel CU has a challenging, but very well structured and relevant curriculum of materials to offer students. In terms of whether CU is geared towards getting a job, or learning for its own sake, I believe that the answer to such question is/remains on efforts initiated by the student(s). CU may and in most cases does, represents and subsequently provides a fundamental platform for learning. However, I do not feel CU as a whole is tasked with the responsibility to get students jobs beyond graduation.

It is very overwhelming attending a school with 30,000 students. Some classes are filled with hundreds of students and others only 20. As you become an upper class-man, smaller class sizes are more common and this is when you begin to know your professors better and they get to know you as well. I am studying Journalism and Political Science and have found that these majors require a lot in terms of writing, which luckily is my passion. The amount of studying required for different classes and majors is also dependent on the student. Some students can never go to class and read the book and get an A in the class, where as others need to attend class everyday and read the book in order to get an A. It all depends on your own personal preference. Being a junior in college has taught me a lot of lessons regarding the importance of meeting with teachers outside of class. Making yourself known during office hours can have a huge impact on your grade by letting your teacher know you care about their class. The credit requirements here aim to give students a well rounded approach to learning. And while sometimes its frustrating that a Journalism major should have to take several science classes, it only serves to help you in the long run. I am so excited to finish school and start my career and I feel very well prepared for the challenges of the real world.

It is very overwhelming attending a school with 30,000 students. Some classes are filled with hundreds of students and others only 20. As you become an upper class-man, smaller class sizes are more common and this is when you begin to know your professors better and they get to know you as well. I am studying Journalism and Political Science and have found that these majors require a lot in terms of writing, which luckily is my passion. The amount of studying required for different classes and majors is also dependent on the student. Some students can never go to class and read the book and get an A in the class, where as others need to attend class everyday and read the book in order to get an A. It all depends on your own personal preference. Being a junior in college has taught me a lot of lessons regarding the importance of meeting with teachers outside of class. Making yourself known during office hours can have a huge impact on your grade by letting your teacher know you care about their class. The credit requirements here aim to give students a well rounded approach to learning. And while sometimes its frustrating that a Journalism major should have to take several science classes, it only serves to help you in the long run. I am so excited to finish school and start my career and I feel very well prepared for the challenges of the real world.

Since CU Boulder is such a large school, there are so many different classes and areas of study to take! I declared my major in Communication at the beginning of this semester. I was very happy with my decision. The communication department here is amazing. The professors are there to assist you in becoming the best you can be. My favorite class in the communication department that I have taken is "group interaction". The professor was easy to understand and was passionate about what he was teaching. As a result, the students in the class gained that passion. I loved learning about different styles of group interaction and how to improve a situation in which an interaction of waste is occuing. My least favorite class so far in my college career was chemistry. I have never been to great with sciences. CU Boulder has both big and small class sizes. For example, my freshman year, I had a psychology ass with 300 people. An hour later, I went to a writing class with 25 people. The professors all have office hours and love when students come an visit them. I have met all my professors and if I am having trouble on a topic in the class, I don't hesitate to reach out to them. Overall, CU Boulder's academics are challenging yet interesting. If you work hard, participate and try your best, you will get the grades you deserve. I would not say it is a walk in the park but if you devote your time to academics, you will succeed.

My favorite class would have to be my mass communications class. Just because I really enjoyed the subject and the professor set up the class as a discussion. Students usually study a week before their exams to make sure they don't cram everything in. Class participation is very common even in lectures. Students ask questions when they are confused or comment on the content the professor is talking about. The most unique class I have taken would probably be deviance because I learned so much about people and why they take drugs.

Professors are very passionate about what they do and will learn your name after one or two times of speaking to them. Every class from smalll (20 students) to large (more than 100) can feel comfortable if you sit close to the front and get involved in lecture. Teachers love questions and active participation! Students study all semester long, but can have a manageable workload if time is managed wisely. The conversations I have outside of class are very intellectual and I enjoy the thrilling and compelling conversations I have with my fellow students. The most unique class I've taken is called Campaigns and Revolutions, and I learned about social movements in an entirely different way and ha the opportunity to study a modern movement. This class is part of my major, Communication, and I have loved every single COMM class so far because you can relate everything you learn in class and apply it to life. I have learned to have more meaningful and productive communication and the historical background is very interesting. Everyone can benefit from taking a few COMM classes but the major is great because you can apply these skills to ANY job. The education here is aimed at both learning for learning's sake and providing tools to get a career. Where you want to take your education is mainly up to you.

Academics at CU depending upon your major are relatively challenging. As a student you can determine how hard or how easy you want your experience to be. At the same time, getting a degree from the School of Engineering or Leeds Business School will get you far in life. CU students, vary from extremely hard working leader to average students just trying to graduate. Having more than one major is common and the majority of students choose to double major or aim to attend graduate school. Being a Communication Studies major and Political Science minor, I can tell you that classes are not as easy as they look. As you progress through lower division to upper division classes you will soon realize that life as a freshman was a piece of cake. Upper division classes can end up feeling like the hardest experience of your life. But your grade truly depends on how much effort you put into the class and if you reach out to the professor or teachers assistant for help. The more time you spend with professors, the better grade you will get. The best class you will ever take is probably The History of American Musical Theater. Even if you hate musicals, how can you NOT take a class that is basically watching videos for an hour and fifteen minutes twice a week. The worst class you can take in my experience is most likely Russian Politics. Unless you have a real passion for the Soviet Union, you will not enjoy this course. If you ask the same question to a business major or engineering student, they will probably tell you four or five classes that have been the bain of their existence. Unless they are a genius, which sometime you will stumble upon. The career center here is very helpful in assisting students in applying for jobs, finding career paths and creating resumes. They are easy to access and have many opportunities for students of all majors. What I think is helpful is that the career center allows you to access CU Alum's profiles where it states where they live, what their major was and what they do now. This portal allows you to contact these individuals throughout the country and network with them. Buff pride lasts forever and it might just land you a job someday.

The introductory classes at CU can get large, but the size is balanced with smaller group meetings called recitations. These are led by a teaching assistant and give a student the opportunity to engage more in class discussion and ask more specific questions. The more advanced classes offer a much more intimate learning experience. You will have the opportunity to form a close relationship with your professors and engage in class discussions. Students can frequently find unique classes, like Zombies 101 or The Films of Alfred Hitchcock. The professors at CU are very talented. They are always willing to discuss questions or ideas with their students and are very helpful throughout the semester. The students are engaged and excited to learn, especially in the College of Arts and Sciences, which offers majors like Political Science, Philosophy and English. The curriculum at CU is flexible and it is easy to get what you want out of it. Advisors work closely with students to help them choose majors, apply for classes, decide minors, or even work on double majors or double degrees. The academic experience at CU completely depends on what you want your college experience to be - whether you are aiming to challenge yourself intellectually, form close relationships with other students and professors, or decide a career path, all of this is possible at CU.