University of Colorado Boulder Top Questions

its close to the mountains, i would change the marijuana reputation, i think the campus is pretty big but i like it like that. I also think this campus is really pretty, when people hear that i go to school here, they are usually impressed because they do hear that the academics are difficult. Currently i spend most of my time in my dorm, in class, or on the hill ( a location right by campus). I think this school definately has a lot of school spirit considering everyone wears school related clothing. School spirit is very high during football games.

The best thing about Boulder is the variety of activities available for everyone. I have never been somewhere or experienced anything where whatever you put into the University, it gives back you you even more. Boulder is a college town, and everyone here is a Buff Fan, most for life. You meet the friendliest people here, and would be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn't love it here. The weather is a bit unpredictable, but the mountain views are breathtaking. The administration has undergraduate education in mind, and never loses sight of that. The students have challenged the University to give them a degree that they can take pride in, and CU has answered that challenge, and made our degree something to prepare us for the world. My favorite part of my 4 years was the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life, and make friends for life.

The best thing about Boulder is how gorgeous it is! If I were to change one thing I would make CU-Boulder way more diverse. The school is large but I like that. When I tell people I go to Boulder, they always say "Wow, Boulder is beautiful" its not a tier 1 school, but its not Chico State either. Most of my time on campus is either in class or on Norlin Quad getting some sun in the spring. Boulder is kind of a college town, but its more a town with College areas. The biggest controversy on campus recently was some douche published a satire on how Asians on campus hate Americans(I really don't like that guy!) There is a ton of school pride. I feel that the City of Boulder police and parking enforcers suck! No where else will you get your car towed for a parking ticket that you got two years ago. Boulder tries to squeeze every dollar out of you! I'll always remember the first time it snowed here, BEAUTIFUL! I would say that the most frequent student complaint is that the cops are so bored that if you are of college age you get fucked with relentlessly!

The best thing about Boulder is that it is the most beautiful place on earth. One thing I would change is the wind. The school is very big, but you can choose to make it small or big. When I walk around I know a ton of people that make me believe that I go to a very small school. When I tell people I go to Boulder they all replay "How much weed do you smoke?" This is a huge false stereotype, most people don't smoke. I spend most of my time in the Theater on campus and the UMC. They both have computer labs and places to get work done. There is a lot of school pride and we love our football. We are not shy when it comes to the Buffs!

The best thing about boulder for me is the outdoor culture, friendly social enviroment and sense of passion in the poeple I meet.

1. best thing about boulder is all of adventurous, outdoor activities right in our town! I would change the lack of diversity!! I love our big school! People think boulder is either a hippie school or a great town to live in. I spend most of my time on campus at the rec center. It is definitely a college town! I think the administration could use some work/ incentive to want to be a teacher here. most recent controversy was the publication in the campus press. I wish there was more school pride. Everything is unsual about boulder. Most frequent complaints is all the skinny girls and the lack of diversity.

I love the atmosphere here. It really is a place that you can just be yourself and not feel paranoid or self-conscious. And the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. The only thing that makes me sad is the lack of diversity here. I read a statistic recently that said we have about 27,777 white students and only 416 black students. I feel like our campus would really benefit from getting the perspectives of students from different backgrounds. It is kind of a large campus, but I like it that way. I went to a small school in South Carolina for a year, and I was really turned off by it. I don't want a campus where I can't escape from people I don't want to see. I got enough of that in high school, and I don't feel like I'm sacrificing my education by attending a larger school. Most people aren't surprised at all when I tell them where I go to school. I'm a raging liberal and I used to party a lot, so I guess they just assume I fit the stereotype of a Boulder student. The biggest recent controversy was the addition of our new president. That or Max Karson's recent article in the Campus Press. Unfortunately, I'm not too well versed on the subject so I'd rather not stick my foot in my mouth. There always seem to be news crews on campus though, so I'm sure something more controversial will happen soon enough. There is certainly a large amount of school pride, and I wouldn't have it any other way. You can't go anywhere in Boulder without seeing the Ralphie logo or somebody in a Buffs hoodie.

I love all the sandwhich shops in Boulder.

The best thing about school in boulder is the student-friendly atmosphere of the city. It's easy to get around on foot, and a safe place to walk around at any time of day. The worst thing about boulder is the weather, but that can't be changed. I think the city could be more environmentally friendly with more recycling bins on campus for items beside paper. People react differently when i tell them i go to CU boulder, many assume I'm here to party. That stereotype needs to be less embraced by the student body because it diminishes our academic accomplishments. The school pride here is greater than that of my home university of hawaii, but is quite poor by big 12, SEC, big 10 standards. Students should really go to a football game to cheer for their school rather than to attract attention to themselves.

The best thing about Boulder is the environment and surroundings. The campus is nestled next to the snow capped flatirons. The buildings on campus are also unique in that the architects attempted to make the buildings blend in with the surroundings so you can't help to be captivated by the nature. One thing I would change about CU is the parking situation. If you do not live within the vicinity of the campus or do not live on a bus route, driving and parking your car on campus is almost impossible. Tickets are handed out left and right and there parking passes are astronomical in price. CU's size is just right. You get the feeling of a large University, yet there are not so many students that you feel like a small fish in a big pond. When I tell people I go to Boulder they usually react by saying that it is a great school and I am lucky to be attending. When I am on campus I spend most of my time in the UMC, University Memorial Center. This is a place where students can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and catch up on homework. According to ESPN if Heaven was a college town, CU Boulder would be it, enough said. The biggest recent controversy on campus was the hiring of Bruce Benson as CU's president. Many students were concerned with his nomination because he is staunch Republic with a shaky past.