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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Art & Design Department  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright First, I want to mention that you shouldn't rely on these review sites in making your decision about college -- the majority of people are only motivated to write reviews when they are pissed off for some reason, keep in mind. I wrote a review for FLC halfway through my first semester here and it was a VERY negative review in which I pretty much just complained, but I've come to see through different eyes about this place since I've settled down. So the first thing I have to say about FLC is GIVE IT A CHANCE. It really depends on what kind of person you are as to whether you'll like it here or not, but really, it's a great school and Durango is a great town. Other reviewers say there is nothing to do here and that the people are rude -- WRONG. Nearly everyone I've met has been super friendly, and there is a lot to do. The catch is that you actually have to talk to people, introduce yourself, and invite people to hang out with you and such in order to have a social life. Fortunately, I'd imagine that it's this way at any college. Or anywhere in life really. Of course you won't find places to party or rage if you don't meet people, but once you start meeting people your social tree branches out fast. Lots of parties downtown all the time and everyone is welcome -- no invite-only shit. Houseowners were always really friendly and welcoming too -- so YES, there IS a great party scene here if you actually make the effort to become involved with it. The classwork is easy in general, but it depends ultimately on the professors and the class. The campus is beautiful and usually very well-maintained...the water pipes broke once and were out for a week but they fixed it up fine. If you like nature and are willing to find things to do in nature you won't be bored, either. Go hiking, snowboarding, skiing, rafting -- there are a lot of outdoor related activities here. No clubs though, only a few bars (and only if you're 21+), and not a whole lot of a nightlife. You can walk downtown or something. Durango is not a city town though so if you're looking for the nightlife go to Denver or some shit. I also saw a lot of people commenting on how the general population here is just hippies who smoke weed, which is kinda true in a sense. If you're down with stoners and weed smoking then this is the place for you -- if you're against it, save yourself the stress and go somewhere else. This is the perfect school for people who want a fun, laid-back college experience with plenty of outdoor adventures and parties. Once you settle down a little it really grows on you...I just started my second semester and I love it here now. Also check out the ratemyprofessors website when registering for classes and get the good teachers, 'cause it makes a world of difference. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Useful Schoolwork: A- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jan 20 2012 1st Year Female -- Class 2015    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=84612&uid=227'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save Biology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright The town and surroundng area are nice for about a week. The faculty are nice and helpful but the facilities are very bad and maintenance are horrible. The general population are just hippies and smoke pot the majority of the time. The campus police take their job way too seriously and will ticket you for the most minor things. The food here is horrible, many of my friends have gotten food poisoning and one had to go to the ER. The social life is not happening and if you want to have a good college experinece Do NOT come here! Faculty Accessibility: B+, Individual Value: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Dec 11 2011 1st Year Female -- Class 2015    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=83623&uid=227'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save Biology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright If you are comming here only because of a scholarship I suggest either go to a junior college or any other college you can get into. I came here because of a football scholarship and it was the worst decesion i ever made. The football coaches have no idea what they are doing hence they havn't had a winning season since the 80's. As for the school it is very run down and even though they remodeled the life center and have some new buildings the majority of the school is the original buildings from 1911. My dorm was very run down, and the maintence staff was very rude and helped themselves to walk in my room and throw my personal items in the trash if i forgot to put them under the sink. It is a nice area and the mountains are captivating for about a week then it hits you and you're miserable the remainder of the semester. The faculty are generally nice but one of my professors barely spoke English. If you are out of state it is a horrible decision to come here because it is extremely overpriced for what you are getting. The quality of education is mediocre, and the faciliies are horrible, and for what they consider a really nice dorm it is way too expensive and is what would be normal at another college. The free tuition for native americans is what runs down this college the most; those of us who have to pay over 30 grand to go here pay for them to go here basically free which is not right. For this college to become somewhat decent it needs to get rid of the free tuition for native americans. Fire its football coaching staff who constantly talks crap on anyone who doesn't play or if the team loses. The party scene isn't even there. They are boring and get old very fast, and is the same old thing every weekend. Don't expect to have fun here, and finding an attractive girl is like finding a diamond in the rough. I would HIGHLY reccomend go anywhere else but here!! Perceived Campus Safety: A-, Extracurricular Activities: F Have a Question? 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