This a University for the very driven, determined and independent student. The teachers will make you work for your grade and in the end transform you into a better student. It is the most amazing challenge to come here and succeed.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I would recommend that you come in with a plan. This plan should include how many classes you need to take each semester to graduate on time, whether or not you need to work, who your counselor will be and all the advantages that this University offers. It is not easy and they will treat you like an adult; which includes both privileges and consequences. I would say to get to know your professors, they may be big and mean in the classroom but outside they are a phenomenal source of help, insight and friendship. Being in a location that promotes diversity and change, this campus will be a circus of opportunity. They hold conferences, well known guest speakers from a host academic fields, work shops to promote growth in many personal areas and finally, dozens of clubs.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
This campus has 3 colleges on it and some times the courses you can take here, are taught by a professor from another College and they are usually very nice in their course work and grading. But when you have a UCD professor, they will drill you and make sure that while you are learning the material, you are also performing on a more advanced level. As you advance from freshmen to sophomore and so on, it will become more difficult. By the time you reach your Junior and Senior year you are expected to remember the information from the pre-requisite courses.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I have never lived in their dorm, but like all dorms, you have to live with others and enjoy poor food from the cafeteria.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
This campus has a lot of venues. In the Tivoli Union building, you have regular restaurants, i.e Taco Bell, Subway, etc.. There is also a mini-market store. In another building you have a sandwich shop that makes your food to order, as well as breakfast and Chick-fil-a. And in the science building, there is a gourmet cafe, which also serves Starbucks. If none of those are to your liking, just go up two streets and you will find the 16th street mall, with a host of restaurants, stores and novelty shops.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Go pick a bill board, and I can promise you, that you will find something interesting to do. The gym offers classes for martial arts, sports, dancing and physical training. Clubs at this university are very active within the community. There is always something to do and there is always an option to boredom.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This campus has three colleges on it. The University of Colorado Denver, Metro State College (which just got it's accreditation to be declared a University and not just a College) and the Community College of Denver. There are students across from the socioeconomic board, lifestyle, and goals. It is also a hub for international students. What most students love, is the RTD Light Rail, which goes to and around Denver. You pay for a sticker, which is a fraction of the cost for a ticket for every day and a regular pass. Having this saves you a lot of money on parking and you can use it everyday, all day...at any time.. Going here also gets you discounts for other events hosted by the city of Denver.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This school is great for pre-health students. If you are independent and ambitious and want a degree; a higher education, then come here. This is not a school for party people. If you want a challenge and a taste of other cultures, then this a great place to do it. Honestly, I have met a very wide variety of people while here and if you have the determination and desire to be here, there is no reason why you shouldn't succeed.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Lots of campus security and call boxes. They patrol day and night; they also like to walk the halls. They send out emails through your campus emails about any crimes that have happened or if they are offering self-defense classes, etc... They now offer a text emergency system.For Example: If there were very bad weather conditions or a dangerous situation, then you would receive a text message.
This a University for the very driven, determined and independent student. The teachers will make you work for your grade and in the end transform you into a better student. It is the most amazing challenge to come here and succeed.
I would recommend that you come in with a plan. This plan should include how many classes you need to take each semester to graduate on time, whether or not you need to work, who your counselor will be and all the advantages that this University offers. It is not easy and they will treat you like an adult; which includes both privileges and consequences. I would say to get to know your professors, they may be big and mean in the classroom but outside they are a phenomenal source of help, insight and friendship. Being in a location that promotes diversity and change, this campus will be a circus of opportunity. They hold conferences, well known guest speakers from a host academic fields, work shops to promote growth in many personal areas and finally, dozens of clubs.
This campus has 3 colleges on it and some times the courses you can take here, are taught by a professor from another College and they are usually very nice in their course work and grading. But when you have a UCD professor, they will drill you and make sure that while you are learning the material, you are also performing on a more advanced level. As you advance from freshmen to sophomore and so on, it will become more difficult. By the time you reach your Junior and Senior year you are expected to remember the information from the pre-requisite courses.
I have never lived in their dorm, but like all dorms, you have to live with others and enjoy poor food from the cafeteria.
This campus has a lot of venues. In the Tivoli Union building, you have regular restaurants, i.e Taco Bell, Subway, etc.. There is also a mini-market store. In another building you have a sandwich shop that makes your food to order, as well as breakfast and Chick-fil-a. And in the science building, there is a gourmet cafe, which also serves Starbucks. If none of those are to your liking, just go up two streets and you will find the 16th street mall, with a host of restaurants, stores and novelty shops.
Go pick a bill board, and I can promise you, that you will find something interesting to do. The gym offers classes for martial arts, sports, dancing and physical training. Clubs at this university are very active within the community. There is always something to do and there is always an option to boredom.
This campus has three colleges on it. The University of Colorado Denver, Metro State College (which just got it's accreditation to be declared a University and not just a College) and the Community College of Denver. There are students across from the socioeconomic board, lifestyle, and goals. It is also a hub for international students. What most students love, is the RTD Light Rail, which goes to and around Denver. You pay for a sticker, which is a fraction of the cost for a ticket for every day and a regular pass. Having this saves you a lot of money on parking and you can use it everyday, all day...at any time.. Going here also gets you discounts for other events hosted by the city of Denver.
This school is great for pre-health students. If you are independent and ambitious and want a degree; a higher education, then come here. This is not a school for party people. If you want a challenge and a taste of other cultures, then this a great place to do it. Honestly, I have met a very wide variety of people while here and if you have the determination and desire to be here, there is no reason why you shouldn't succeed.
Lots of campus security and call boxes. They patrol day and night; they also like to walk the halls. They send out emails through your campus emails about any crimes that have happened or if they are offering self-defense classes, etc... They now offer a text emergency system.For Example: If there were very bad weather conditions or a dangerous situation, then you would receive a text message.