Jessica
Probably the most popular organizations on campus are the intramural and club sports teams. The equestrian team, of which I am an officer, averages about 30 members a semester. Our club provides students with the opportunity to experience horses and riding regardless of financial status or ability. Beginniers are more than welcome and help us gain team points at horse shows despite common assumptions to the contrary. From my experience most people had their doors open during the day hours but closed them later on around 9/10 pm. Football is very popular at cu as far as athletic events go but most other sports receive a relatively low turn out. I met my closest friends in the dorm freshman year. If I had it to do over I would have made so many more friendships that year and not worried so much about my long distance boyfriend who I'm no longer with. I'd say there is a party every night in boulder... you just have to know where to look. Most people stick to thursdays though. If you don't want to drink you can go bowling, catch a movie, go see a band, or other live show. I do mostly everything off campus, I live, work, and party off campus. The only things I do on campus are go to class, meet to study, and occasionally go to the theatre.
Shannon
Parties anywhere, all the time. You will probably always know someone who knows a party but the decision to go is always your choice. Most of the time they are at the surrounding houses on the Hill and you get a sense of where to avoid if you so choose. If you do decide to go to a party, they are always fun and you meet tons of people. If you don't want to drink on say, a Saturday, you can go to Pearl street and eat out, or go see a movie or a concert at the Fox.
Intramural sports are really fun and a good way to meet people. The other night my roomate and I were studying with the door open and some really hot guys came and asked us if we could fill two empty spots on their intramural flag football team. We of course said "heck yes" and never regretted it, it was so much fun and we made some really cool friends.
At 2 am on a Tuesday you might be doing homework, studying, or hanging with friends and watching a movie in someone's dorm room. Or you could be drinking, smoking, or eating.
Dani
I feel like Football and basketball is really popular by far. The second most popular student group would have to be soccer. A lot of people who live in my dorm joined intramurals, and that also seems to be pretty popular. Academically, I'm not sure what organizations are popluar, but i am involved with the Equestrian CLub. This is a student run organization that is not funded by the school, and requires little commitment, but allows for me to keep up with my hobby. The students within my dorm do keep their doors open, which made it very easy to become close with everyone on my floor. Some tuesdays i am up at 2am just hanging out with friends who live on my floor, people party at least every weekend, if not a little bit during the week as well. Frats are not a part of the school anymore but both frats and sororities are pretty important to the school, as rush week is a big deal. Last weekend, i participated in a horse show that was put on my the equestrian club that i am in. On a saturday night instead of drinking you can just hangout with friends, watch a movie, go bowling at the UMC, or go to the planetarium, there are lots of things to do other than drinking. Off campus there is shopping, houses to go to, eating, hiking, and of course skiing.
Kristina
Personally, I am one of the busiest people I know. I have been a member of the CU Equestrian Team for 4 years, and have been an officer (captain) for the past 3. I am proud to be going and represented the Buffs in two week at Louisiana Sate University. I practice at least 5 times/week, weather depending. I also am a campus tour guide, giving at least one weekly tour, assisting with all-day visit programs, and giving tours to potential student athletes. I also work for athletics, doing game-day activities for football in the fall, and typing practice notes and training tables in the spring. I already have my after college job, which I've started part time. All of these networks have allowed me to connect with my campus, and have friends from each activity, plus my major. Being 22, I do participate in a weekly Trivia Night with my fellow Student Ambassadors (tour guides) on Wednesday nights. On Mondays, we also have a "B-League" Intramural Team. Some of my other favorite things to do are frequent some of the many concerts held in and around Boulder - the music scene is fierce! Also, the University has a deal with Columbia Pictures, and they show movies here for free that are not yet released in theaters. That happens 4-12/month, and are always the most popular movies. Also, skiing and hiking are some other favorite things, walking on Pearl Street, going out to eat, and getting friends together to study. Fraternities/Sororities have a presence on campus, but actually populate about 11{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of our campus. As we like to say, its here if you want it, not encompassing if you don't. The University has so much history, I love exploring it with my fellow students. And BY FAR my favorite thing to do- attend football and basketball games. The Student Athletes are my friends, and a lot are in my major, I LOVE going out to support them on game day.
Kelly
The sports teams are not crazy popular, but football is probably the most. The CU Triathlon team is the best in the country and Boulder is the best place to train(High Altitude = PRs!) Students who leave their doors open in the dorms get their shit stolen. Football games are packed. Guest speakers are cool, theater is all right. Tons of hot girls here. Mostly white(I seem to be dating one of the only non-white girls on campus) I met my closest friends and roommates in the dorms. If I'm awake at 2am on a Tuesday, I'm probably drinking or high as balls. Some people party all the time or not at all. The Greek scene is full of rich white guys and girls who need to buy their friends. The quality of life is so good here that there is no need for frat parties and the only people in frats are ignorant dicks(Thats not a grudge, 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of people on campus will tell you that) I got shit faced last weekend since its St. Paddy's day. On a saturday you can do anything you want. From drinking to movies to sleeping. I only go to campus for classes so my life is off campus
Jeremy
"A drinking school, with a football problem" Most students love to go watch the Buffs at the beautiful Folsom Stadium. It seems like everyone loves to ski or snowboard. There are always a ton of concerts, games, and theater shows.
Fraternity life on campus has also changed a lot in the past four years. I recommend all students to give a try at Greek life. Every Fraternity is different and fit to all most all personalities. If you want to have close friends, organized events, community service, and alumni connections you can find your fit in the greek system.
Jody
The social scene is off the hook!
Andrew
I've actually managed to steer clear of the Boulder party scene since I moved back here. I know that a lot of people drink, and there is always something going on up on the Hill, but I often feel like those students live a completely different life than I do. I have a close circle of friends who I spend most of my time with when I'm not working, and since I live pretty far off campus I'm not really involved in the social gatherings that are close to the majority of students.
Nico
My social life blows.
Jordan
The most popular groups and organizations on campus are ones that deal with political and social issues. These would include Coprig, Amnesty International and New Era. I am involved with College democratics where we attend several political events in Boulder and Denver and promote vote registration on campus. Students in dorms almost always have their dorm room doors open, even when they are studying. Athletic events are very popular on campus, especially football during the fall. If I am awake at 2 am on a Tuesday I am most likely cramming for an exam. I would say that people at CU party no more than at other colleges. The days most likely to have parties is on Thursday or Saturday. If you do not want to drink on Saturday night there are mnay movie nights on campus and even bowling. Also, you could be hitting the slopes!