University of Colorado Boulder Top Questions

What's unique about your campus?

Katherine

The best thing is the ethnic diversity and the fantasic programs they have here for everyone.

Emily

Many hands on labs including a cadaver lab.

Corinna

One of the reasons I chose to go to Boulder was the atmosphere. The campus is absolutely stunning year round from the red and orange leaves in autumn to the snow covered grounds in winter. In addition to scenery, the location itself is ideal. The campus falls in a college town where most stores are a short walk or bus ride away. Being from Phoenix, sometimes I crave being back in a big city life but that is not a problem because Denver is just an hour bus ride away. At Boulder, I get the best of both worlds.

David

Its rigourous academic life.

Victor

CU Boulder is one of the greenest and most friendly school I have ever visited. And i love it.

Nathaniell

The mountains surrounding the school leave you with an unbelievable amount of opportunities outdoors. If ouddoor activities arent what you enjoy doing then Denver is only a 20 minute drive if the city of Boulder isnt big enough for your taste.

Amanda

School spirit is huge. Going to school games is made very affordable for students and even if you don't like sports, it's a fun atmosphere. The beginning of the year means tons of fun and free events. Every semester there is a zombie vs. humans game all across campus. Made safe, but very fun. CU Boulder is beautiful. The architecture of the campus is astounding and the back drop of the mountains is breath-taking. Many students leave on weekends to ski or snowboard (there's even a club!). There are tons of beautiful, peaceful places to study on campus and many great places to hang out as well.

Alexandra

The people! Everyone is so active and enthusiastic about Boulder. I have yet to hear one person say they don't like it here. Of course, everyone has their bad days and their grievances, but for the most part what's unique about CU is that everyone is happy.

Austin

CU's campus is probably one of my favorite things about the entire school. It is very well-manicured and even beautiful. CU possesses strikingly similar buildings to those of UCLA, with red shingle roofs and tall, impressive structures. The lawns are also a sight to behold, whether freshly watered and mowed or covered in thin layers of snow. In the fall, red and orange leaves overtake the campus, which goes to create a very classic college university look.

Hannah

The best thing about this school is its environment. CU is a huge school, but because of its programs it feels like a small school. The culture and environment are great for that reason. Boulder is beautiful and the campus is great. As far as location goes, Boulder is hard to beat! Their engineering programs are top-notch as well.

Alissa

Campus has many buildings for the many career interests it offers classes for and buildings that provide the resources for career-building. We have different libraries for multiple departments, a health center, recreation center, book store, University Memorial Center, and class buildings/lecture halls. Most buildings are in a ten to fifteen-minute walking distance across campus and we have many paths for both bikers and pedestrians.

Alissa

Campus has many buildings for the many career interests it offers classes for and buildings that provide the resources for career-building. We have different libraries for multiple departments, a health center, recreation center, book store, University Memorial Center, and class buildings/lecture halls. Most buildings are in a ten to fifteen-minute walking distance across campus and we have many paths for both bikers and pedestrians.

merissa

The best thing about my school is the campus itself. With such inspirational and admireable surroundings, motivation increases dramatically here at CU Boulder. Waking up going to class every morning with the view of mountains, trees, snow and the beatuteous campus right out your window, makes studying and getting a degree here simply more gratifying. With a creek 1 mile away from campus, a ski resort 20 miles away, bike trails covering every street in Boulder, and hiking trails only 10 minutes or less away from your classroom it is nearly impossible not to fall in love with the campus.

David

I think the best thing about CU Boulder is the diversity it has. There are student from all walks of life and different backgrounds making up the main student body. I feel that this gives an incredible experience because it fully prepares you for dealing with the real world. High school does not fully expose you to the many differences of the world, and I feel that the school is doing an excellent job of promoting diversity and tolerance, both of which I feel the world can use more of.

Mattie

The best thing about CU Boulder is the amount of opportunity that is presented. There are always multiple options for every flavor of person to persue or find a passion. There are endless amounts of doors and windows to open to find and create the person that you really are. Because the campus is so large and diverse, the university is able to offer exciting classes that other smaller universities would not be able to support. With this wide range of classes, students can craft their own major and really fulfill the academic experience that they wish to experience.

Elizabeth

The best thing about the University of Colorado at Boulder is that it is a very rigorous program. It keeps me very busy and pushes me to do my best. Even though the lecture classes are big, the recitations allow personal contact with the instructor that is very helpful in allowing me to succeed in the class. There is a lot of competition so I never feel like I can slack off, which is important to me. I also love Boulder, it provides a good atmosphere for the college.

Laura

The best thing about my school is the divesity of people and the comfortable, college atomosphere. There is no social norm here in Boulder. Everyone is so unique and there is a place for everyone to fit in. Boulder is so laid back and comfortable that it's easy for international students, out of state students, and instate students to feel welcome.

Jessica

I love that there's something for everyone here: between the hundreds of clubs, the different outdoor activities, and the culture of Boulder and its surrounding areas, "bored" can be easily erased from a CU student's vocabulary.

carly

I love the environmental awareness and the outdoor/active lifestyle that so many people at the university have.

Alicia

The best thing about the University of Colorado at Boulder is the diversity. There is an organization and place for everyone to fit in no matter what there background is. It opes up an opportunity for me to start a new life and make something of myself.