This school has a lot to offer. Not only do you have the opportunity to explore and learn with a very diverse body of students from all over the world, but you also have the ability to specialize and tailor your education in the many different colleges that the University is home to. Such as the College of Architecture and Planning, the College of Arts and Sciences, Leeds School of Business, the School of Education, College of Engineering And Applied Science, the School of Law, and their Graduate School. Therefore offering many different courses on topics ranging from Nordic influences in The Lord of the Rings to organic chemistry. And don't be intimidated, they offer every form of study help you can think of in very convenient ways.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
This campus truly is beautiful. Especially during the fall. It is pretty big yet very accessible, and is surrounded by a very cultured town. Boulder gives you the essence of a small town ( an up-scale small town) that is less than an hour away from a fairly large city that is on the rise. They have really great outdoor activities, a couple cute street malls and a really big mall (Flatirons) just twenty minutes away. I live off campus and find it really easy to get everywhere I need simply by taking the bus. Classes are hard but the people and the professors generally make them fun and it's all pretty rewarding. Not to mention the fun stuff going on all weekend on the Hill as well as the excitement of living on your own!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
College is simply expensive. There isn't much getting around that fact. However, the prestige of going to a big school, the experience and the career opportunities are really worth it. I know a fair amount of people who have graduated here who have great jobs that they honestly love, and almost every single one says that it's due to their efforts at this University. It is a big expense and a big campus which is a little overwhelming, but if you make smart decisions and work hard, this school can really send you off into a bright future (as cliche as it sounds).
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Stay focused. Just like at any campus, there are distractions. My first semester, I ignored my professor's tips for success thinking I could just get by like I did in high school, and that was a mistake. Once I realized that, I saw HUGE improvements. So start out doing the suggested readings and use the Help Rooms they offer and form study groups (they make it fun). Being such a big campus, it's easy to get lost both physically and mentally. So go see your counselors often, they really help and give you great advice. If you do all this from the get-go, you won't need to cram or stress at the last minute and will have more opportunities to enjoy the school spirit and Boulder itself. Also, it is a huge expense so apply for scholarships and, if necessary, get a Work Study job. They are super flexible and don't pay too badly.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you are anything like me and don't know exactly what you would like to do with your life, this school could really benefit you. Their great array of prestigious academic programs offers anyone the chance to experience many different paths of life giving you the tools you need to choose which path is for you. It's also perfect for people who really enjoy diversity and culture. The entire Boulder University experience promotes this lifestyle and completely exudes it. It's also one of the greenest colleges in the country so you can really be proud of your home!
This school has a lot to offer. Not only do you have the opportunity to explore and learn with a very diverse body of students from all over the world, but you also have the ability to specialize and tailor your education in the many different colleges that the University is home to. Such as the College of Architecture and Planning, the College of Arts and Sciences, Leeds School of Business, the School of Education, College of Engineering And Applied Science, the School of Law, and their Graduate School. Therefore offering many different courses on topics ranging from Nordic influences in The Lord of the Rings to organic chemistry. And don't be intimidated, they offer every form of study help you can think of in very convenient ways.
This campus truly is beautiful. Especially during the fall. It is pretty big yet very accessible, and is surrounded by a very cultured town. Boulder gives you the essence of a small town ( an up-scale small town) that is less than an hour away from a fairly large city that is on the rise. They have really great outdoor activities, a couple cute street malls and a really big mall (Flatirons) just twenty minutes away. I live off campus and find it really easy to get everywhere I need simply by taking the bus. Classes are hard but the people and the professors generally make them fun and it's all pretty rewarding. Not to mention the fun stuff going on all weekend on the Hill as well as the excitement of living on your own!
College is simply expensive. There isn't much getting around that fact. However, the prestige of going to a big school, the experience and the career opportunities are really worth it. I know a fair amount of people who have graduated here who have great jobs that they honestly love, and almost every single one says that it's due to their efforts at this University. It is a big expense and a big campus which is a little overwhelming, but if you make smart decisions and work hard, this school can really send you off into a bright future (as cliche as it sounds).
Stay focused. Just like at any campus, there are distractions. My first semester, I ignored my professor's tips for success thinking I could just get by like I did in high school, and that was a mistake. Once I realized that, I saw HUGE improvements. So start out doing the suggested readings and use the Help Rooms they offer and form study groups (they make it fun). Being such a big campus, it's easy to get lost both physically and mentally. So go see your counselors often, they really help and give you great advice. If you do all this from the get-go, you won't need to cram or stress at the last minute and will have more opportunities to enjoy the school spirit and Boulder itself. Also, it is a huge expense so apply for scholarships and, if necessary, get a Work Study job. They are super flexible and don't pay too badly.
If you are anything like me and don't know exactly what you would like to do with your life, this school could really benefit you. Their great array of prestigious academic programs offers anyone the chance to experience many different paths of life giving you the tools you need to choose which path is for you. It's also perfect for people who really enjoy diversity and culture. The entire Boulder University experience promotes this lifestyle and completely exudes it. It's also one of the greenest colleges in the country so you can really be proud of your home!