University of Colorado - Boulder
- Local Atmosphere

Great Atmosphere.

Local atmosphere is great! students are very helpful there is a lot of attractions around campus and there is always something to do. University itself hosts a lot of different activities and cultural events that are very fun and interactive.

The Happiest Place in the U.S...

The city of Boulder is such a cool place to be. It's a fascinating combination of rowdy college students, yuppy hippies, hobos, tech genius', super-atheletes, and academic scholars. The town itself is beautiful and situated on the base of the Flatirons - so most of the locals participate in hiking, rock-climbing, and other outdoor activities. The nightlife in Boulder is a blast and the social scene on The Hill is legendary. Pearl Street and the 29th st. mall have tons of awesome shops, restaurants, etc. Last year Boulder was voted the happiest place in the country, and that ranking was well-deserved. The residents of Boulder are vibrant, happy, and healthy. It is a great place to live.

Boulder Is Environmentally and a Healthy College Town

Having the opportunity to attend a larger university coming from a small hawaiian town I thought would be a huge change. When I first came to Boulder I thought it'd be tough fitting in, but now I have more friends than ever. The campus is so big that we have bus shuttles to transfer students especially since my first year was resided in off campus dorms. The campus is not only huge but also beautiful. There are a wide variety of sports and activities to do and watch. They will come up with fun and new ideas for any type of student to enjoy. The provide a wide variety of clubs and cultural events which is perfect for my friends and I. Feeling safe and well protected in Boulder is no problem. Campus police are always on the watch for trouble. Shopping is another great activity my friends and I do enjoy, from a variety of stores like target down to my favorite victoria's secret. Boulder influences recycling and healthy lifestyles. Most students ride their bikes to class. Even dinning has the option of making healthier choices. I'm an architecture major and I love that the school sets your schedule up to have you graduate with all your required credit as fast as possible and get out into the work force. Everyone is really nice here and I'm glad I made the choice to apply for the University of Colorado at Boulder.