This school is academically more challenging than anything you have or will ever experience. The social life is almost non-existent, but school spirit is very strong. The hard work put in at the school will pay of huge down the road when it's time to start a career because employers know that this school is one of the best there is.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
You will see grades that you have never experienced before, and not in a good way. Do not be disappointed by this. Make sure you stay completely focused the entire time you are here or you aren't going to make it at this school. During the week, you will study more and work harder than you ever have before. This will wear you out, but hang in there... It's worth every bit.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Hardest academic experience of my life. I have never studied so much and devoted so much time to school before.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Because of the amount of work you are given at the school, week days are very quite and you don't usually see people out and about socializing. For the most part, everyone is cooped up in their room studying. It has almost a hotel atmosphere to it.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
This past year the school hired a brand new company for the on campus dining. They started out really well and the food tasted great, but after a few weeks the quality started to decline. By the end of the year, it was almost the same thing every night and none of it was very good.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
On campus, there isn't much to do for fun. All your time during the week is devoted to your school work. Because of this, most people leave campus on the weekends. The school is located in the most ideal spot for all outdoor activities. There are the Rockies just a stones throw to the west for all the hikers and rock climbers and skiers and all the other outdoor adventure types. In town there is a white water creek that you can go rafting and kayaking on as well as swim in. Just east of town are a pair of tables that you can bike, hike, climb, etc... and only 20 minutes east of town is the city of Denver which has tons of fun things to do for people with all sorts of interests.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Don't come here looking for a good time or a great social experience. If you come here, it should be to get a good education. And let me tell you, it doesn't get any better than what Mines has to offer. For the price of a state school, Mines offers the best education around and if you graduate from here, you will be miles ahead of everyone else when it comes time to find a job.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
When you arrive as a freshman, be prepared to hike two miles up the mountain. As part of the orientation, you have to take a 20lbs rock from your hometown and carry it up the mountain. Enjoy!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
All the majors have clubs associated with them. I am in the Mining Department and I'm a member of two clubs, SME and UCA. They offer students of all levels of knowledge and experience a chance to see what the degree they're working for has to offer. The clubs are great for networking and learning what can't be taught in the classroom.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The fraternities and sororities on campus attract a lot of people, especially the sororities. Because there aren't many girls at Mines to begin with, most tend to join a sorority so that they don't feel as overwhelmed by the ratio. While a lot of people join the greek life, it doesn't really impact the school as much as at other schools. They may host an event from time to time, but for the most part they stay in the background.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
In the year that I've been going to school, I didn't hear of any problems on campus. It's a small campus and a tight knit community, so if something happened, you would definitely hear about it. The only real issues were a few bike thefts.
This school is academically more challenging than anything you have or will ever experience. The social life is almost non-existent, but school spirit is very strong. The hard work put in at the school will pay of huge down the road when it's time to start a career because employers know that this school is one of the best there is.
You will see grades that you have never experienced before, and not in a good way. Do not be disappointed by this. Make sure you stay completely focused the entire time you are here or you aren't going to make it at this school. During the week, you will study more and work harder than you ever have before. This will wear you out, but hang in there... It's worth every bit.
Hardest academic experience of my life. I have never studied so much and devoted so much time to school before.
Because of the amount of work you are given at the school, week days are very quite and you don't usually see people out and about socializing. For the most part, everyone is cooped up in their room studying. It has almost a hotel atmosphere to it.
This past year the school hired a brand new company for the on campus dining. They started out really well and the food tasted great, but after a few weeks the quality started to decline. By the end of the year, it was almost the same thing every night and none of it was very good.
On campus, there isn't much to do for fun. All your time during the week is devoted to your school work. Because of this, most people leave campus on the weekends. The school is located in the most ideal spot for all outdoor activities. There are the Rockies just a stones throw to the west for all the hikers and rock climbers and skiers and all the other outdoor adventure types. In town there is a white water creek that you can go rafting and kayaking on as well as swim in. Just east of town are a pair of tables that you can bike, hike, climb, etc... and only 20 minutes east of town is the city of Denver which has tons of fun things to do for people with all sorts of interests.
Don't come here looking for a good time or a great social experience. If you come here, it should be to get a good education. And let me tell you, it doesn't get any better than what Mines has to offer. For the price of a state school, Mines offers the best education around and if you graduate from here, you will be miles ahead of everyone else when it comes time to find a job.
When you arrive as a freshman, be prepared to hike two miles up the mountain. As part of the orientation, you have to take a 20lbs rock from your hometown and carry it up the mountain. Enjoy!
All the majors have clubs associated with them. I am in the Mining Department and I'm a member of two clubs, SME and UCA. They offer students of all levels of knowledge and experience a chance to see what the degree they're working for has to offer. The clubs are great for networking and learning what can't be taught in the classroom.
The fraternities and sororities on campus attract a lot of people, especially the sororities. Because there aren't many girls at Mines to begin with, most tend to join a sorority so that they don't feel as overwhelmed by the ratio. While a lot of people join the greek life, it doesn't really impact the school as much as at other schools. They may host an event from time to time, but for the most part they stay in the background.
In the year that I've been going to school, I didn't hear of any problems on campus. It's a small campus and a tight knit community, so if something happened, you would definitely hear about it. The only real issues were a few bike thefts.