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My favorite part about CU is the opportunity to meet new people. With...

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:08:37 PST

My favorite part about CU is the opportunity to meet new people. With almost 30,000 students, it's impossible to go through life without meeting some great new people along the way. From dorm life and dining halls, to ski/snowboard clubs and the Greek system, you'll meet more people than you'd ever expect. My least favorite part about the school is the winter. It is blistering cold here, and being on the edge of the mountain range doesn't...

At a large public university like CU, every program comes with some...

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:54:57 PST

At a large public university like CU, every program comes with some level of prestige because they are financed by the federal government, however some programs receive much more support because they are elite on a national level. The College of Engineering is the most highly recognized school at the university, especially the Aerospace Engineering program as it has an impressive grant to work with NASA. Students that graduate from this...

About 3 out of every 5 students (60%) that finishes their degree at CU...

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:47:05 PST

About 3 out of every 5 students (60%) that finishes their degree at CU will do so in 4 years. This is because many students do not decide their major until 2 or even 3 years into their schooling, or they or constantly switching majors which requires them to take more credits. It is not difficult to graduate in 4 years if you have your mind made up at an early stage and you are committed to staying on track, however it is in no way uncommon to...

There is always a very active lifestyle on campus because the university...

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:37:18 PST

There is always a very active lifestyle on campus because the university must cater to the needs and wants of about 27,000 students. The best way to get involved with campus activities is through living in the dorms your freshman year and taking the initiative to meet new people, especially in the classroom. There are an immense number of clubs and societies to join if you want to get plugged into the social network: everything from the Greek...

Financial aid is available to everyone in the form of loans from the...

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:29:30 PST

Financial aid is available to everyone in the form of loans from the federal government and for all in-state students there is a reward from the College in Colorado Opportunity Fund, however it is much more difficult to receive scholarships. To receive that kind of aid, either you must be in a very low income bracket, be an ethnic minority, or have a truly outstanding academic record. There are many alternatives to earn some extra money if the...

The city of Boulder, (the University of Colorado especially) is home to...

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:47:37 PST

The city of Boulder, (the University of Colorado especially) is home to one of the most "open-minded" societies in the country. Some would label it a hippie town, but really that just means that no matter what you believe, people are very accepting of all cultures and lifestyles, which brings the city to lean much more towards the liberal side of politics. This presents the opportunity for great discussion and debate in the classroom...

This depends on which college you are enrolled in. If you are in the...

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:41:32 PST

This depends on which college you are enrolled in. If you are in the College of Engineering or the College of Environmental Design (Architecture), you will want to have your major decided before you begin your second year, because the curriculum is very strict and sequential. If you haven't decided by then, it will just take you longer than 4 years to graduate without summer school. If you are in the College of Arts and Sciences, you really...

The university's recreation center is located on the northern side of...

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:35:15 PST

The university's recreation center is located on the northern side of the campus and it offers just about any kind of activity that is available these days. To begin with, the first level sports an ice hockey rink, indoor rock-climbing wall, gymnasium with volleyball courts and ping pong tables, and a large selection of eliptical and cardio workout machines. Downstairs, there is a full size lap-pool and diving area, a gymnasium with 3...

Boulder is a college town, so whether you're on campus or off, it's...

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:20:45 PST

Boulder is a college town, so whether you're on campus or off, it's still college. On the western side of campus is "The Hill" where many students live off campus. Here there are dozens of restaurants and stores that are aimed particularly at CU students. The city is full of coffee shops and bookstores that are always welcoming to students as they venture out often into the city just to get away for a little while. Also, just about a...

This depends on which college you are in. If you are in the College of...

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:36:07 PST

This depends on which college you are in. If you are in the College of Engineering, you are required to take Calculus 1, 2, or 3 (based on skill level), Chemistry, and Physics. In the college of Arts and Sciences (which is the most common) all freshman are required to take a "Freshman Writing Seminar" which is just a 1000 level writing class directed to the average writing level student. Other required classes for freshman also...

As was answered, all freshman must live on campus, but I do have...

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:30:49 PST

As was answered, all freshman must live on campus, but I do have freshman friends who managed to live with me and other upper classmen off campus (not with their families either) by making an appeal to the Housing Department. All that is required is filling out a few more forms and making sure your parents approve. As far as roommates go, I was able to request a roommate and we were matched up in the dorm and room we wanted. If you get stuck...

Health services and personal counseling are most easily available...

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:26:00 PST

Health services and personal counseling are most easily available through the Wardenburg Health Center. This is located on campus and tends to all needs, mental or physical. I have one friend who spent much time there last year receiving medication for sinus-related sickness with personal doctors, and another who was clinically depressed; Wardenburg supplied him with a professional psychiatrist and doctors to help him through the depression....

Many students choose to do study abroad here at CU. I have friends that...

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:40:12 PST

Many students choose to do study abroad here at CU. I have friends that have been to Spain, Italy, and China. More are going to Costa Rica next semester, and they even have a program in Nepal! These are just a few of the many locations available, and they all operate on the same time schedule as we do. You can even do summer study abroad if you want.

All freshman must live on campus unless they can prove that they will be...

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:09:03 PST

All freshman must live on campus unless they can prove that they will be living with their family less than 30 miles from campus. Roommates are matched up according to a survey, sent out when admission is accepted, on preferences of each person.

Yes there is a Greek System at University of Colorado. There are...

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:06:57 PST

Yes there is a Greek System at University of Colorado. There are approximately 3,000 students involved in Greek life which is roughly 12-15% of all undergraduates.

What are the most common career paths for graduates?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:00:52 PST

What are the most common career paths for graduates?

Campus Life

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:00:52 PST

What is life like on campus? Does a lot of social activity take place on campus? Are there a lot of campus activities? How is campus dining?

What are the schools' strongest academic programs?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:00:52 PST

What are the schools' strongest academic programs?

Political and Social Climate

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:00:52 PST

What are the political and social leanings of most students and faculty? Is it easy to express opposing views?

Are there required classes for incoming freshman? What are some examples...

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:00:52 PST

Are there required classes for incoming freshman? What are some examples of these?