University of Colorado Boulder Top Questions

I really dislike how dirty the bathrooms around campus are. There are some that are fine, but a large amount are pretty gross. Sometimes you even find a few that are repulsive. The residence-hall bathrooms get particularly filthy. I even feel compelled to contact faculty sometimes.

I really dislike how dirty the bathrooms around campus are. There are some that are fine, but a large amount are pretty gross. Sometimes you even find a few that are repulsive. The residence-hall bathrooms get particularly filthy. I even feel compelled to contact faculty sometimes.

What I consider to be the worst thing about the University of Colorado Boulder is the cost. This includes the costs of tuition, the cost of housing, and even the cost of books. The University of Colorado Boulder is such an amazing school but the cost does not make it easily accessible to everyone. As a middle class student from a first generation home, I am paying the same amount as an upper class student is paying. I believe there needs to be more opportunities in place for those who are financially incapable. For example, more scholarships and grants.

Unfortunately, the cost of attendance. When compared to other schools, it's not too terrible, and in all honesty it's a crisis on the national level.

There are a lot of unique people here and if you have the wrong mindset it is very easy to become just another person in the crowd. People are very friendly but making friends can be somewhat difficult

The worst thing about this school is being forced to walk across campus in the freezing, cold snow. Though the campus may be beautiful with foliage everywhere and the mountains as its back drop, in the winter months it can be down right miserable to walk, even a little bit, on campus. In Colorado, the weather can change in a matter of hours. At the start of the day, it may be incredibly sunny and then begin to snow at lunch time. I cannot tell you how many times I have worn summer close and was completely blind-sighted.

The in-state tuition is pretty bad and the out-of state tuition is flat out ridiculous. I have had many friends complete one year at CU Boulder and then drop out because of some kind of fiscal tragedy. Also the parking rates and repercussions of not paying those rates are insane, one would think with the tuition being so high they wouldn't need to nickel and dime their students as much as they do.

The worst thing about my school is probably the lack of diversity. A large majority of the student body is composed of Caucasians. While race and ethnic background certainly shouldn’t be used as a barometer to define the students, a lack of diversity can make people feel excluded or uncomfortable if they do not identify with the majority of their peers. Furthermore, having a campus that includes many different races and people of different backgrounds can add to a rich learning environment by including different points of view, different ideas, and different beliefs.

The constant stench of marijuana in the residential halls. I understand it is legalized now but I live in the Honors residential hall and I didn't expect the smell to be a constant problem. If it's like this here, it must be worse in other halls.

The worst thing about CU Boulder is that it is known as a "party school" when this is a common misconception. It is a great school and I made a great choice!

The size of classes

I think the worst thing at CU Boulder is the partying. I am not someone who goes to parties and do not hang out with people who do. Other than that I love my school.

Sometimes the reputation of partying too much can be a hinderance.

There was a very wide range of student quality and preparedness and classes were often not as challenging as I would have liked.

It seems like this "State University" is run more and more like a buisness. Bigger and bigger classes (300+ sudents) and current students being used used to solicit alumni for money gives the school a less school-like atmosphere.

This is a very large school with a heavy emphasis on being a part of a sorority/fraternity and being involved with all the social activities on campus, which detracts from a student's studies. If a future student wants to have a laidback, fun experience, CU is a great option. If academics are very important to a student, depending on the field of study, CU may not be the right place.

Its party reputation as portrayed by the media

The worst thing about my school is the registration process. To register for classes here at CU is a lengthy and very confusing process. Also, if you have a declared major then you are suppose schedule an appointment to talk to your academic advisor, however the advisors can't get to all students. The students who don't talk to their advisors have a hard time knowing what classes to take the next semester. All students register on different days (based on year not acaemics) making the students last to register, with little choices of classes left.

I feel the worst thing about CU Boulder is how the buildings are mapped out and room numbers laid out. I am still getting over my difficulty of finding my way to new buildings and classrooms. Many of the buildings seperate the room numbers into directional numbers, so depending on which side of the building the room is on it will have a directional letter in front of the number. This makes it rather difficult for me to find my way around. But I am slowly getting the hang of it.

The tuition is very, very high for out of state students, and it seems like the university uses that money for things that may be unecessary.