I love University of Denver. The community is very inclusive and open-minded, and there is a wide variety of activities. Additionally, it is clear that the professors truly care about your success and are all passionate about what they teach.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you want to go to a fairly big campus but don't want to walk around not recognizing anyone, DU is the right place. It has great business, music, law, and science programs. But you have to be willing to work hard, because DU is on a quarter system which moves very fast.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
What makes DU challenging is that the professors have high expectations and the quarter system moves extremely fast. It is very difficult to catch up if you miss class or get behind at all.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I love dorm life--I live on the substance free floor, and it's great to live on a floor with people who have the same opinions of substance use. That being said, I love going to visit my friends in other dorms. Everyone is generally really friendly and welcoming, regardless of the building or floor.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food has its good days, but sometimes it's not so great. But what I love is that in the dining halls, it's all-you-can-eat dining, which is not the case at many other universities.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are all sorts of clubs, from dance clubs to music clubs to student leadership clubs. The DU Programming Board also puts on weekly events you can go to. Additionally, since DU students have free access to all the buses and light rail in Denver, it is easy to find something to do off campus as well, be it shopping, clubbing, or bowling.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
DU is an expensive school, but if you really get involved on campus you can really see why it costs so much. The classes are also really small, which is great because it allows you to connect on a personal level with your professors.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The Bridge on campus is a place where you can go and find out about lots of student organizations--there are tables with different student groups set up pretty much 24/7. It's also where the student center, bookstore, and pub (a restaurant) are located.
As for traditions, every year there is the famous Student Season Hockey Ticket Campout, where students will set up tents on the lawn in front of the ticket office in anticipation of buying season tickets for Hockey. It's a really fun experience.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Hard-working students, people who like participating in lots of activities, hockey fanatics, students who like individual attention from teachers.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There's literally something to do for everybody on campus, and often, students are part of multiple organizations. Some of my friends are part of over 6 organizations on campus. (And yes, they still find time to study, too).
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek life is great at DU, there are plenty of sororities and fraternities. What is great about greek life, however, is that they are not exclusive--even if you aren't a part of greek life, you're still welcome to participate in their activities.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety responds to calls very quickly, and they have blue lighted telephones placed all over campus so you can pick up and call an officer to come escort you to wherever you need to go if you don't feel safe.
I love University of Denver. The community is very inclusive and open-minded, and there is a wide variety of activities. Additionally, it is clear that the professors truly care about your success and are all passionate about what they teach.
If you want to go to a fairly big campus but don't want to walk around not recognizing anyone, DU is the right place. It has great business, music, law, and science programs. But you have to be willing to work hard, because DU is on a quarter system which moves very fast.
What makes DU challenging is that the professors have high expectations and the quarter system moves extremely fast. It is very difficult to catch up if you miss class or get behind at all.
I love dorm life--I live on the substance free floor, and it's great to live on a floor with people who have the same opinions of substance use. That being said, I love going to visit my friends in other dorms. Everyone is generally really friendly and welcoming, regardless of the building or floor.
The food has its good days, but sometimes it's not so great. But what I love is that in the dining halls, it's all-you-can-eat dining, which is not the case at many other universities.
There are all sorts of clubs, from dance clubs to music clubs to student leadership clubs. The DU Programming Board also puts on weekly events you can go to. Additionally, since DU students have free access to all the buses and light rail in Denver, it is easy to find something to do off campus as well, be it shopping, clubbing, or bowling.
DU is an expensive school, but if you really get involved on campus you can really see why it costs so much. The classes are also really small, which is great because it allows you to connect on a personal level with your professors.
The Bridge on campus is a place where you can go and find out about lots of student organizations--there are tables with different student groups set up pretty much 24/7. It's also where the student center, bookstore, and pub (a restaurant) are located. As for traditions, every year there is the famous Student Season Hockey Ticket Campout, where students will set up tents on the lawn in front of the ticket office in anticipation of buying season tickets for Hockey. It's a really fun experience.
Hard-working students, people who like participating in lots of activities, hockey fanatics, students who like individual attention from teachers.
There's literally something to do for everybody on campus, and often, students are part of multiple organizations. Some of my friends are part of over 6 organizations on campus. (And yes, they still find time to study, too).
Greek life is great at DU, there are plenty of sororities and fraternities. What is great about greek life, however, is that they are not exclusive--even if you aren't a part of greek life, you're still welcome to participate in their activities.
Campus safety responds to calls very quickly, and they have blue lighted telephones placed all over campus so you can pick up and call an officer to come escort you to wherever you need to go if you don't feel safe.