I am a psychology major in one of the largest and best psychology departments in the country. Admittedly, there are many schools that have quality psychology departments, but the University of Colorado's is very well equipped for research, especially in child an cognitive psychology. Also, our professors are very involved and friendly. Their lectures are both informative and full of funny stories.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Boulder is one of the greatest places in the country, with a stunning view of the flatirons (a unique feature of the Rocky mountains), and wonderful weather almost every day. Like they say, 300 days of sun and the rest is snow or stunning thunderstorms. The university itself is also as beautiful as the terrain. Every building is built along the same architectural style, with flagstone facades and red tile roofs. There is only one or two of those ugly university buildings, so common to other schools.
Boulder itself, often called The People's Republic of Boulder has a great and real mix of the hippy, environmentalist culture, for which it is so famous, and the high class skiing town of the Colorado Rockies. Public transportation is to die for, and pedestrians have the ultimate right of way.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This depends on whether you plan to pay in-state or out of state tuition. For Colorado residents, the university is a fairly good deal, but if you are out of state, tuition is more than $20,000 a semester. It is worth it though. You will get a world-class education, live in a great town, and meet some amazing people.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Pay no attention to the party school label behind the curtain. You will find drinking and crazy behavior at every University in the country. Boulder does a fairly good job of limiting this in their fraternities and sororities, and provides a number of alternative actions. Any student wary of drinking and partying can find lots of friends to hang out with and safe places to go.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Great for: Engineers, Environmentalists, Hippies, Outdoor lovers, Climbers, Mountain Bikers, Musicians (Classical and other), Architecture majors, anyone who wants to learn.
I am a psychology major in one of the largest and best psychology departments in the country. Admittedly, there are many schools that have quality psychology departments, but the University of Colorado's is very well equipped for research, especially in child an cognitive psychology. Also, our professors are very involved and friendly. Their lectures are both informative and full of funny stories.
Boulder is one of the greatest places in the country, with a stunning view of the flatirons (a unique feature of the Rocky mountains), and wonderful weather almost every day. Like they say, 300 days of sun and the rest is snow or stunning thunderstorms. The university itself is also as beautiful as the terrain. Every building is built along the same architectural style, with flagstone facades and red tile roofs. There is only one or two of those ugly university buildings, so common to other schools. Boulder itself, often called The People's Republic of Boulder has a great and real mix of the hippy, environmentalist culture, for which it is so famous, and the high class skiing town of the Colorado Rockies. Public transportation is to die for, and pedestrians have the ultimate right of way.
This depends on whether you plan to pay in-state or out of state tuition. For Colorado residents, the university is a fairly good deal, but if you are out of state, tuition is more than $20,000 a semester. It is worth it though. You will get a world-class education, live in a great town, and meet some amazing people.
Pay no attention to the party school label behind the curtain. You will find drinking and crazy behavior at every University in the country. Boulder does a fairly good job of limiting this in their fraternities and sororities, and provides a number of alternative actions. Any student wary of drinking and partying can find lots of friends to hang out with and safe places to go.
Great for: Engineers, Environmentalists, Hippies, Outdoor lovers, Climbers, Mountain Bikers, Musicians (Classical and other), Architecture majors, anyone who wants to learn.