I absolutely love the small (I haven't experienced anything over 40, most are around 20 students) class sizes, the professors know me by name.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you like big cities, lots of places to shop and constant happenings, Durango is not the place for you. We've got about 15,000 people in Durango, that number probably drops in the winter time too. It's a slower paced city, but it has a lot more to offer than just shopping or big events. Give the mountains a try for a change.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It is challenging, especially once you get to upper division courses.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
It's average, some of the dorms are very new and others are more like closets with a window, but overall they are fairly nice. Definitely cheaper to live off campus if you search for cheap housing.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Sodexo.... It wont kill you, but it's definitely overpriced for what they give you. I survived my year with sodexo.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Camping, hiking, fishing, climbing, rafting, biking, snow related activities, snowdown festival, flea markets... various other shenanigans that happen downtown.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
In state tuition is perfectly priced, and you have access to all sorts of great facilities on campus. We have a great, practically brand new gym and recreation facility, the Student Union is also new which has a brand new media center, Rocket Grill Restaurant, game area and study area.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
We have a lot of Native Americans on campus, so there are usually drum circles going on around campus during the year. We also have people out slacklining, doing yoga or just playing instruments when the weather is nice.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Anyone who loves camping, hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, off roading, fishing... you get the idea. This place has everything an outdoorsman or outdoorswoman would love! Also any student looking for a small school without the private school cost would love FLC.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
So many different types of clubs, there is literally a club for every type of interest and activity. We even have a lot of club sports for people looking for competitive sports without being a NCAA Div. 2 Athlete. There's always something free going on on campus, from movies to dances and events with free food. Yes, free food.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
None... and that's how we like it.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Blue light boxes everywhere, campus officers always out and about. Bears are on campus during the fall but are never an issue... despite popular belief that bears are natural born killers they are basically afraid of everything, including you. Deer are probably more dangerous than the bears.
I absolutely love the small (I haven't experienced anything over 40, most are around 20 students) class sizes, the professors know me by name.
If you like big cities, lots of places to shop and constant happenings, Durango is not the place for you. We've got about 15,000 people in Durango, that number probably drops in the winter time too. It's a slower paced city, but it has a lot more to offer than just shopping or big events. Give the mountains a try for a change.
It is challenging, especially once you get to upper division courses.
It's average, some of the dorms are very new and others are more like closets with a window, but overall they are fairly nice. Definitely cheaper to live off campus if you search for cheap housing.
Sodexo.... It wont kill you, but it's definitely overpriced for what they give you. I survived my year with sodexo.
Camping, hiking, fishing, climbing, rafting, biking, snow related activities, snowdown festival, flea markets... various other shenanigans that happen downtown.
In state tuition is perfectly priced, and you have access to all sorts of great facilities on campus. We have a great, practically brand new gym and recreation facility, the Student Union is also new which has a brand new media center, Rocket Grill Restaurant, game area and study area.
We have a lot of Native Americans on campus, so there are usually drum circles going on around campus during the year. We also have people out slacklining, doing yoga or just playing instruments when the weather is nice.
Anyone who loves camping, hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, off roading, fishing... you get the idea. This place has everything an outdoorsman or outdoorswoman would love! Also any student looking for a small school without the private school cost would love FLC.
So many different types of clubs, there is literally a club for every type of interest and activity. We even have a lot of club sports for people looking for competitive sports without being a NCAA Div. 2 Athlete. There's always something free going on on campus, from movies to dances and events with free food. Yes, free food.
None... and that's how we like it.
Blue light boxes everywhere, campus officers always out and about. Bears are on campus during the fall but are never an issue... despite popular belief that bears are natural born killers they are basically afraid of everything, including you. Deer are probably more dangerous than the bears.