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Anything from sports to academics to social identity are a large part of campus life. I know people who are involved in many different activities such as intermurals, club sports, and civil rights groups. I am part of the Equestrian team, which is a club sport. I ride in the Hunter Jumper discipline but we also have a western team. Athletic events such as Football and Basketball get chaotic at games from the amount of students who attend, but there is also a volleyball team, lacrosse team, hockey, baseball, ultimate frisbee, and any other sport you can think of! There are so many activities to do on campus such as laser shows at the planetarium, dance/theater performances, free movie screenings, lectures by well-known people in the community, and so much more. The school emails you through the Buff Bulletin to let students know what's going on on campus. Sororities and Fraternities encompass a small percentage of CU's population, but the people involved in them love what they're doing. They do a lot of volunteer work and make trustworthy friends. I meet many of my closest friends through the equestrian team and my dorm. I personally am not a party person, but The Hill is known as a place for many parties. You can also register your party with the police and try to save trouble by getting a warning before the cops shut down your party. Generally I feel safe on campus but always bring a friend with you at night! The Night Ride system and emergency call stations are great resources for students to use for safety measures. The bus system is very handy and accessible in Boulder. Many of my friends use the bus or walk to our activities. Pearl Street Mall and 29th Street Mall are popular hot spots to hang out if you don't like to drink and there's a movie theater.

The most popular student groups are greek life, Boulder Freeride (snowboarding club), various clubs for majors, intramural sports, Panhellenic Council, Student Government, CU Athletics, Environmental Clubs and ROTC. Athletics are important to CU Students especially Football and Basketball even though we are mediocre. The Blackout game where the entire crown wears black is an event to look forward to as well as homecoming. I met my closest friends through either greek life or in classes. I have also met a lot of my friends through other friends and by going out to Pearl St. at night. There is always something to do here and you can always have a full schedule if you want to. Guest speakers and events involving the arts are very common on campus. When you live in the dorms, you will always have friends to hang out with and these people will probably be your friends for the rest of your college experience. Many people say that living in the dorms was the best experience in their college career. Students do not want to leave CU to join the real world. This environment offers so much for students to do and be a part of that many end up staying longer than expected. At the same time many stay longer than expected because they are having way too much fun and not enough school time. Boulder is one the fittest towns in the nation and it is evident on a sunny or even snowy day that this is true. Yoga, hiking, biking, running, climbing, skating and so many other activities are done on a daily basis. It is so easy to stay active in this town and most people take full advantage of this. You will rarely see an overweight person here, which is surprising due to the incredible eats downtown Boulder has to offer. The Med, Pasta Jay's, Brasserie Ten Ten, The Chophouse are just a few well known eateries in this town. I guarantee you that you will always find something delicious when in Boulder. As a whole Boulder offers activities to everyone. You will never be bored and you will always have an opportunity to get out of the house when you attend CU.

Greek life is very popular. But still, a majority of people don't participate. I participated in an intramural inner tube water polo team which was a blast. Students used to leave their doors open more often in the dorms, but now people just knock on their friend's doors or see each other in the halls. Athletic events are very popular, but most people only spend a quarter or a half at football games. Die-hard fans spend the whole time at the games. Dating is not as popular as hooking up. Many people don't want to be tied down in college and choose not to stick to one person by officially dating. With that said, there are a lot of couples and sort-of couples around. Some people party 7 days a week, but some don't even go out on Saturday nights. The norm is usually to go out Thursday, Friday and Saturday, especially in the beginning of the year. Once it starts getting cold and freshman have calmed down, people stay in more often. I went to a holiday party at a fraternity last weekend... and actually had the calmest weekend yet at CU (I tend to party a lot). I'm planning on getting a job as a waitress next semester. Sometimes people stay in on weekends and don't drink. Some people smoke and chill out, others make ginger bread houses (my friends did last Friday night...).

There is so much going on here at CU Boulder. With over 300 student run clubs and organizations, there is a place for everyone here! As i said before, i am a CU student ambassador and I am on the ski/ snowboard club here at CU. Next year, I am hoping to join the EMS (emergency medical services) group. This group is some CU students with EMT licenses. In addition to these groups, there are religious groups, sports groups, environmentally friendly groups, spirit groups, theater groups, art groups, and tons of other groups! At the beginning of the school year, CU hosts a fair where all the groups and organizations can advertise what they do and bring in new, interested students. As long as a student is open and wanting to participate in the CU community, there is a place for that student. CU does have Greek life on campus. Greek life accounts for 13{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student population. I have friends who are in sororities and fraternities and they absolutely love it. At the same time, I have friends who are not involved with Greek life and still have soapy friends and do great activities! There really is a place for everyone here at CU Boulder Each year, CU Boulder brings in guest speakers for the students. This Ida great opportunity to listen to very influential and important people. For example, last year we had Bill Nye the Science Guy some speak. Tickets were only 2$ and his speech was amazing! Just last weekend, I went with a bunch of friends to a CU men's basketball game. The basketball arena was packed with spirited students. Singing the CU fight song and cheering on our sports teams is so much fun! There is so much to do here at CU Boulder!!

As with many major universities, much of the student body is focused on greek life. I decided to pass up the life of a "bro" and focused more on furthering my career with the campus newspaper, "The CU Independent." I feel like other students join groups that have to do with their majors as well, whether it be student government or the environmental club. Many students meet in the dorms as freshman. I met most of my current friends during my first year, while staying in Sewell Hall. Our entire hall was pretty close and I still hang out with most of the guys from my floor. Since we're in Colorado, with the closest mountains only an hour away, everyone skis or snowboards. If you find someone who doesn't do either they are usually tarred and feathered before being shunned for the next four years. But really everyone usually takes the weekends (and sometimes weekdays) to go up to the mountains during the winter.

Being in beautiful Colorado, many outdoor activities are the most popular here. There is a lot of biking, hiking, climbing and winter sports to enjoy when in Colorado so that is also the focus of many of the students. A lot of people enjoy taking advantage of the resources here so there are a lot of athletic clubs that have many members, winter sports clubs and community outreach clubs.

Boulder is located at the base of the rocky mountains. From town, from campus! you can get on hiking trails and climb 1500 feet to majestic views of the Colorado plains in one direction and the jagged Continental Divide in the other. Students at CU like to get outdoors and be active. From the easily accessed trails to the world class climbing around town. Need something a little faster? You will find plenty of friends to race around Boulder on bikes with. Up for a little drive? How about just two hours to world class skiing and snowboarding? Every weekend is a new opportunity for amazing adventures, and during the week you can get out and enjoy nature after a day of lectures!

Snowboarding. skiing, climbing, hiking. Party scene is big, football games hyped. Lots of greek life. Lots of concerts

Greek Life is the largest student group and by far the most rewarding. It can make a big campus into a small one. Additionally, it can widen your friend group and keep you on track with academics, while still having room for social activities as many sororities and fraternities build in both study time, philanthropies, and social events into their calendar.

If you don't like to party then don't come.