DU is a medium sized school which is nice for many reasons. You will still meet people throughout all four years of your education, but it is also common to see and run into people you know when walking to class. You feel like you have a voice, but there are always various people and backgrounds about which to learn. There are a lot of groups and clubs in which to get involved, and everyone is very excepting and open. Hockey is a big deal here as well. Many people attend the games and sit in the student section, where cheers are made up and everyone has fun. DU has other excellent sports teams as well that everyone can attend, such as lacrosse, soccer, and gymnastics. Greek life on campus is not as large as other schools. Many people are in a house on campus, but actually the majority of students are not apart of greek life, and thus a good aspect about DU is that no one feels the need to join a house in order to meet people or be apart of the university. However, the people that are apart of the houses love it and have a ton of fun interacting with the other houses. You will often see students walking around with DU t-shirts, sweatshirts or other DU items. The students enjoy representing the school. Some complaints about the college however, are that the administration does not do a great job at helping undeclared majors figure out a furture. Although the academic advising/career center has tests one can take to learn about their interests and personalities that fit certain career paths well, a majority of classes have certain prerequisites that are in general classes rather than a specific career centered class that gives a student a clear idea of what the major does in the real world. The school's quarter system works extremely well for people that would rather work hard for a shorter amount of time, and for people who like having a 6 week winter break! Most of the students at DU are very athletic and enjoy being outside, skiing, biking or doing nearly anything. DU has a great outdoor club called the Alpine Club that organizes its own outtings such as bike trips, rafting trips, camping trips, and climbing trips. It is the largest organization on campus. Students will often go into downtown Denver using the lightrail system that runs at the northern edge of campus and is easily accessible. There is a lot to do and see in Denver. The closest ski area is also about a 45 minute drive.