StudentsReview :: The University of Colorado Boulder - Comments and Student Experiences

> Search for University
 
-or-
Look for Schools
 

or within distance of city

Similar Schools
University of California -- Los Angeles, CA
Arizona State University -- Tempe, AZ
George Washington University -- District of Columbia, DC
- Survey UCB -
Critique UCB
    Undergraduate
    Graduate
    Alumni
    Professors
Add Campus Photo
Add Video!
Casual Comment
 
Summer
HS Summer Programs
Internship Post
 

 Summary 
 Information 
 Sports 
 Campus Photos 
 Undergrad (151) 
 Grad (6) 
 Life at UCB (Comments) 
 Life after UCB (18) 
 Getting Into UCB (71) 
 Weather 
 Student Groups 
The University of Colorado Boulder
Follow Comments
 
Request Brochures
 
Compare UCB
 
Save School
 
UCB Minibook
Link me!
Forward me!
There are 28 Comments
 

View
Snapshot - Student Ratings
Education Quality   B
Collaboration/Competitive   B
 

Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating]
Quite Bright
Its a good, big school. You wil be a small fish in a big pond but can find good friends and a good education.
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Useful Schoolwork: C
Have a Question?
 More → 
Feb 06 2013 1st Year Female -- Class 2015  
 Forward 
Blog it!
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
  Mark Invalid   Discuss Comment  
Average
CU is your ideal school if you care more about the aesthetic quality of the campus and "prestigious reputation" than having a meaningful experience. Playboy ranked CU as the #1 top party college in the nation and no matter how much you deny the validity of this source, it is right on the money. I like to party but it's not my life and it gets old after a while. On mondays, you'll hear conversations between students on campus about how many shots they took or rails they snorted. It's very hard to make friends with students because the class sizes are incredibly huge and if you're not all about "ragin' your face off" at dubstep concerts or if your parents are not filthy rich, then you'll feel very alone up here. On the other hand, once you progress further into your major, I assume your classes will be intellectually stimulating. I'm stuck in cores because I'm doing psychology but at least the professors take academics seriously.Don't make your final decision to come here based on the campus tour, do it for academic reasons because good people are hard to come by up here.
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Education Quality: F
Have a Question?
 More → 
Mar 03 2012 1st Year Male -- Class 2015  
 Forward 
Blog it!
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
  Mark Invalid   Discuss Comment  
Quite Bright
Boulder is obviously a gorgeous school, you really can't get much better in terms of scenery. However, I came from out-of-state prepared to have the time of my life, but have definitely been a little let down. In my opinion, the party scene is NOTHING like it's told to be. The frats are not that great. If you're a freshman guy, be prepared to be rejected from entering any of them. Some people I've met in Boulder have been the nicest people in the world. Others have been the rudest. The stereotype about rich unfriendly people is unfortunately a little bit true. The easiest place for you to find stuck up girls is probably in the Greek system. And this is a completely unbiased opinion because I am PART of the Greek system. Even though a lot of the girls are rich and snooty, some of them will be the sweetest people ever. If you're considering rushing, choose your house wisely. I've met a ton of bitches outside the Greek life too....overall its a beautiful school. its in a great place and even though the party scene is WAY overrated, its still fun and there's stuff to do. if you love skiing, snowboarding, and long boarding, you will be at a school where 95% of the people share that interest!! there are some amazing people there,but not everyone is friendly and approachable. kids go hard too. MIPs are passed out like candy. girls tend to be easy. frats guys tend to have girlfriends they cheat on. but its a chill place. i just want to warn you not to get your hopes up on this place if you're coming from out-of-state like me! definitely go over your options a few more times! the out of state tuition is honestly NOT worth it if you're deciding between CU and a good in-state school! but remember, no matter where you go, college is mostly what you make of it and in a school of 30000 people, you're going to find people like you no matter what!
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Education Quality: D
Have a Question?
 More → 
Dec 19 2011 1st Year Female -- Class 2015  
 Forward 
Blog it!
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
  Mark Invalid   Discuss Comment  
 Prev   Select Page:
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7 ... 8
   Next 
  Similar Schools:

University of California -- Los Angeles, CA

Arizona State University -- Tempe, AZ

George Washington University -- District of Columbia, DC

Ranking Similar Schools by Safety

   

Want to Learn More?
Powered by CampusExplorer.com
 

  Articles
• What is a good school?
• Statistical Significance
• How to choose a Major
• How to choose your Career
• What you make of it?
• How Ivy League Admissions works
• On the Student/Faculty Ratio

• FAFSA: Who is a Parent?
• FAFSA: Parent Contribution
• FAFSA: Dream out of reach

• College Financial Planning
• Survive College and Graduate
• Sniffing Out Commuter Schools
• Preparing for College: A HS Roadmap
• Talking to Your Parents about College.
• Is a top college worth it?
• Why is college hard?
• Why Kids Aren't Happy in Traditional Schools
• Essential College Tips
• Cost of College Increasing Faster Than Inflation
• For parents filling out the FAFSA and PROFILE (from a veteran paper slinger)
• How to choose the right college?
• Create The Right Career Habits Now
• Senior Year (Tips and experience)
• Informational Overload! What Should I Look For in a College or University?
• Personality Type and College Choice
• A Free Application is a Good Application
• College Academic Survival Guide
• Getting Involved: The Key to College Happiness
• Choose a Path, Not a Major
• The Scoop on State Schools
• The Purpose of a Higher Education
• The Importance of Choosing the Right College Major (2012)
• How to choose a college major
• How to guarantee your acceptance to many colleges
• Nailing the College Application Process
• What to do for a Successful Interview

Earn $$
Write an Article for us!
 
 
 
About Us | Advertise! | Press
Send Comments/Suggestions to: sradmin@studentsreview.com.

Copyright © 2000-2013. StudentsReview, All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer: StudentsReview makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this site, and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this site. Furthermore, StudentsReview is not affiliated with any University or Institution.

 
   

All Universities in CA

College Search

College Rankings