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The University of Denver is a pretty nice school. There is more partying than I was hoping for, but the people are fun and like to have a good time. Mostly, I enjoy the opportunity to be in Colorado because it is so easy to get out and go hiking, camping, climbing, etc.

This is a beautiful, supportive, academically strong environment which supports a variety of activities and clubs. It is a great size, because you don't know everyone, but you always recognize people walking across campus. It's also very easy to get around very quickly. Your major advisor will know you by name by the end of the first year, even if you just go in during registration. The athletic program is strong, and the workout facilities are fantastic. Also, if there's nothing fun happening on campus, it's so easy to get on the light rail and find something to do downtown! There is one thing I would change–the fact that it's a "bar school." I do not have a fake ID, but a lot of the time it feels like I am in the minority for that. If you are someone who hangs out with a crowd who would drink often, be prepared to hunt down weekend buddies if you're someone without a fake ID.

The schools administration is horrible. They are one of the main reasons tuition is so high. Once you get passed dealing with admissions and the financial aid/ scholarship office, you pretty much have smooth sailing. The degree plans are messy and include many classes that are a waste of time. However, a lot of these classes are easy and fun. There isn't much school pride or culture. The greeks try but they don't really help the pride issue. From late fall to early sprain everyone is obsessed with skiing so campus is pretty dead. Also, the night life is not very attractive, there are plenty of house parties but they are uneventful and repetitive. Being here feels like high school from the mandatory attendance in many classes to the juvenile behavior.

My overall opinion of the University of Denver is that it is a great private university dedicated to the public good. My last 2 1/2 years here have been filled with amazing opportunities that have helped me grow as a person. I have studied abroad 4 times, I am a member of the Pioneer Leadership Program and the University Honors Program, and I am involved in a variety of student organizations that have greatly contributed to my overall experience. You can never be bored at DU; there's always something to do, and I love it!! DU is also a great fit for me. It is just the right size, with about 5,000 undergrads and 5,000 grad students. It has a great International Studies program, as well as a great Spanish program. It is also in a large city, but in a more residential area which makes me feel really comfortable and safe when walking home at night. It is great having the light rail stop on campus because it takes you downtown in 20 mins, which opens the door to so many work, internship, and entertainment opportunities.

My overall opinion of the University of Denver is that it is a great private university dedicated to the public good. My last 2 1/2 years here have been filled with amazing opportunities that have helped me grow as a person. I have studied abroad 4 times, I am a member of the Pioneer Leadership Program and the University Honors Program, and I am involved in a variety of student organizations that have greatly contributed to my overall experience. You can never be bored at DU; there's always something to do, and I love it!! DU is also a great fit for me. It is just the right size, with about 5,000 undergrads and 5,000 grad students. It has a great International Studies program, as well as a great Spanish program. It is also in a large city, but in a more residential area which makes me feel really comfortable and safe when walking home at night. It is great having the light rail stop on campus because it takes you downtown in 20 mins, which opens the door to so many work, internship, and entertainment opportunities.

One of DU’s greatest strengths is its cultural openness. The university puts a lot of focus on its international programs and it has one of the most extensive study abroad options of any school you could attend. By the time they graduate 70{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of DU students will have taken part in a study abroad program. Because of this emphasis the students tend to have a good understanding and appreciation of the world outside the US. Ironically the student body itself is not very diverse, being predominantly white. Foreign exchange students are common however, and add a multicultural tone to the school. The campus itself is beautiful: vibrant in fall, stoic in winter, and lush in the spring. The grounds are well tended, and a joy to walk through. DU resides in the more southerly side of Denver and because of public transportation, has easy access to a plethora of entertainment and cultural venues. If I could change anything about the school it would be the price! Though the school provides some assistance for students who need it, schooling can still be almost prohibitively expensive. Debt is definitely something to keep in mind when you are considering attending. Along with the price come a good education, and some prestige. Whenever I tell people where I go to school they tend to respond with an impressed, “Oh!” But is it worth it? That’s up for you to decide. For myself it is more the education and engaged student body that attract me. All of my classes have been challenging, and they are often filled with a good number of students who are ready to learn and give input to the class. That kind of learning culture is difficult to find.

As a freshman last year I came to Denver not knowing anyone and really not knowing what to expect. The first thing I noticed about the University of Denver is how tight of a community it is. When you're on campus, regardless of being in the middle of a large city, you immediately feel comfortable and like you belong. During orientation week alone you are integrated into many activities on campus which is another thing DU does extraordinarily. It is so easy and fun to be involved on campus that after even 2 weeks of being at the school I felt at home. The entire student body has such pride for the school and it becomes contagious. During sports events you can feel the excitement of being apart of a community that is so tight knit and passionate. Even off campus there are countless activities to take part in. Whether you like outdoor activities, art festivals, sports games, or just hanging out in the city you will easily find a group of people who share your interests here at the University of Denver.

As a freshman last year I came to Denver not knowing anyone and really not knowing what to expect. The first thing I noticed about the University of Denver is how tight of a community it is. When you're on campus, regardless of being in the middle of a large city, you immediately feel comfortable and like you belong. During orientation week alone you are integrated into many activities on campus which is another thing DU does extraordinarily. It is so easy and fun to be involved on campus that after even 2 weeks of being at the school I felt at home. The entire student body has such pride for the school and it becomes contagious. During sports events you can feel the excitement of being apart of a community that is so tight knit and passionate. Even off campus there are countless activities to take part in. Whether you like outdoor activities, art festivals, sports games, or just hanging out in the city you will easily find a group of people who share your interests here at the University of Denver.

While saying that college has been the experience of a lifetime may seem cliche, I cannot seem to describe my time at the University of Denver in any other concise way. The quarter system allows students to take a broad variety of classes. The size of the school is comforting: small enough to have a great community, and large enough to meet new and interesting people. The best aspect of the school for me is the atmosphere that the student body presents itself with. We are friendly, intelligent, and proud of our school's accomplishments. This attitude is contagious and makes school involvement incredibly easy. The only thing I would change is the cost of the school, however, the University does a great job of providing financial aid and opportunities to achieve more scholarship.

I love it, that's why I stayed here. We have small class sizes, our professors are extremely helpful, the location of the school is great with the mountains just an hour away and downtown being 6 minutes away by drive, division one varsity teams, numerous intramural sport option...and I can keep going on and on.

In the story of Goldilocks and the 3 bears, Goldilocks loves whatever is in the middle, the things that are "just right". That is DU in a nutshell. It is not smack dab in the middle of Denver, but the light rail stop on campus makes it easy (and free) to get downtown. DU is not a huge public school, but it is also not a tiny school where you know everyone you see around campus and can't get away from that one person you'll inevitably meet that will annoy you to no end. DU is a prestigious school, known for its Daniel's College of Business, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism school, and the Korbel School of International Studies. We have an awesome hockey team, played in the first Div 1 NCAA Lacrosse semifinals west of the Mississippi, and support a football team that has been undefeated since 1961. Sophomores lead most of the student organizations as 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the junior class goes abroad in the fall (3rd most in the nation).

I love attending the University of Denver! I think it's totally awesome that we have so many different classes that we can take, and on the quarter system you really get to explore all of your interests, which is fantastic! I'm currently a history and international studies major, with hopefully a french minor, The size is perfect, I love seeing people I know when I walk to my classes. The campus is so beautiful, with such nice buildings and gardening features.

What I love about DU is that the students here are serious enough about studying, but not too serious about themselves. People are friendly and relaxed, just like most Coloradans. The location of the school can't be beat, either. It is so close to downtown Denver, but set aside in its own quiet little neighborhood. And, of course, it is just a short drive to the mountains and ski resorts. The campus is beautiful and the architecture is impressive, making the whole school feel like home all the time. DU is known as the high-standard private university in Colorado, so anyone is impressed when I tell them where I am attending.

The best thing about this school is the size, location, and community. It is small enough that I always see people I know around campus, but big enough that I am always meeting new people, whether it be at a party or the library or on Driscoll Green. The location is AMAZING because it is less than 10 minutes away from downtown Denver, where there is an unlimited amount of things to do. There are also small neighborhoods with amazing restaurants/shops/coffee shops within walking/biking distance, and a multitude of parks around the area. Not to mention being only an hour away from the mountains. Truely an outdoorsy place. The sense of community is also amazing, whether it be all of campus supporting the sororities and fraternities with their philanthropy efforts, or student organizations working together to create memorable events, or simply a pick-up game of volleyball in the middle of campus. The faculty also contributes to the sense of community as they meet students individually for coffee to talk about anything and everything. The main complaint on campus is that there is a lack of DU spirit. But in just the past couple of years, I have seen a significant improvement in this area. Free food and tailgating before games has really increased attendance! Who doesn't like free stuff? Also, we have debunked the myth that having school spirit isn't "cool."

The best thing about this school is the size, location, and community. It is small enough that I always see people I know around campus, but big enough that I am always meeting new people, whether it be at a party or the library or on Driscoll Green. The location is AMAZING because it is less than 10 minutes away from downtown Denver, where there is an unlimited amount of things to do. There are also small neighborhoods with amazing restaurants/shops/coffee shops within walking/biking distance, and a multitude of parks around the area. Not to mention being only an hour away from the mountains. Truely an outdoorsy place. The sense of community is also amazing, whether it be all of campus supporting the sororities and fraternities with their philanthropy efforts, or student organizations working together to create memorable events, or simply a pick-up game of volleyball in the middle of campus. The faculty also contributes to the sense of community as they meet students individually for coffee to talk about anything and everything. The main complaint on campus is that there is a lack of DU spirit. But in just the past couple of years, I have seen a significant improvement in this area. Free food and tailgating before games has really increased attendance! Who doesn't like free stuff? Also, we have debunked the myth that having school spirit isn't "cool."

The best thing about this school is the size, location, and community. It is small enough that I always see people I know around campus, but big enough that I am always meeting new people, whether it be at a party or the library or on Driscoll Green. The location is AMAZING because it is less than 10 minutes away from downtown Denver, where there is an unlimited amount of things to do. There are also small neighborhoods with amazing restaurants/shops/coffee shops within walking/biking distance, and a multitude of parks around the area. Not to mention being only an hour away from the mountains. Truely an outdoorsy place. The sense of community is also amazing, whether it be all of campus supporting the sororities and fraternities with their philanthropy efforts, or student organizations working together to create memorable events, or simply a pick-up game of volleyball in the middle of campus. The faculty also contributes to the sense of community as they meet students individually for coffee to talk about anything and everything. The main complaint on campus is that there is a lack of DU spirit. But in just the past couple of years, I have seen a significant improvement in this area. Free food and tailgating before games has really increased attendance! Who doesn't like free stuff? Also, we have debunked the myth that having school spirit isn't "cool."

I love DU and I've had so many doors open because of me going here. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else for college, and I knew as soon as I stepped on campus for a tour when I was in high school! I think the stereotypes are completely false and once you go here, you realize that as soon as you start getting to know other students instead of just judging at face value. You can really do anything here at DU - study what you're passionate about, get involved in student groups that interest you, and meet friends for life. DU's academics are also top-notch and they are getting more and more publicity nationwide because of that.

The overall opinion of DU is that we produce incredibly gifted individuals who are prepared for anything life has to throw at us. The active students and staff at DU have built a community that will last a lifetime. To be a Pioneer does not end when we step out of the Ritchie Center on graduation day but will remain a part of our character as we go through life outside the doors of DU.

I love DU! I think it is the perfect size univeristy with a great variety of student organizations and friendly people. The professors are very knowledgeable but still approachable. It is a fun atmosphere and appeals to many different interests. If you like to party, you will be able to find that at DU, but if you don't it is not a problem like it would be at most state-schools. The class selection is a little limited, but overall, there are plenty of interesting and fun classes. I even took the History of Rock and Roll to fulfill one of my Gen-Ed requirements!

I may be biased because I am a student at DU but in all honesty, it can't get much better than this. Although we have the nickname of the "ivy of the west" we do not come with the pretentious students like most other ivy league universities. There are small class sizes, events to help students be prepared once they reach graduation and teachers and classmates that have the passion for learning.

It's very difficult to come up with a list of good things about DU. A few areas of the campus are aesthetically enjoyable, as are many of the girls...but not much else.

To be perfectly honest I rather dislike DU. The students are judgmental and extremely clicky, you have to fit a certain persona in order to fit in. When I tell people I go to DU the normal response is "Oh your one of those kids..." Not a very nice response to say the least. I do however think the education is rather sound, the professors for the most part are extremely personable. Most people wonder why not transfer if I dislike my school so much? It's little late in the game to do so, I would lose half, if not more, of my hard earned credits. Not to mention I would have to completely start over again, friend wise. Overall if I could back three years ago I would chosen a different college, perhaps USC or University of Santa Barbra. I would completely change my actions if I had known what DU was really like, I was hoping the stereotypical thoughts on DU were wrong... They aren't...

I love the campus (it's sooo beautiful, every time I walk to class I'm so thankful to go to this school), and I think the size is PERFECT, it is not huge, but it is not teeny. I am always meeting new people but I don't feel like I'm just a number in a massive research university. School pride isn't the best, probably because it's not a huge school and no one gets too pumped about any sport besides hockey--but people get so excited about that! Probably because we're the best :)

Honestly, I couldn't see myself anywhere else but DU. I feel like the class sizes are just right and there is always something to be involved in. I spend most of my time around campus, usually studying, playing sports or hanging out with my friends. There are lots of great places to go that are really accessible from campus. Some of my favorite times have been at the varsity hockey games. Everyone gets rowdy and it's a great time!

My experience at DU has been entirely lacking of the academic atmosphere you would expect to find at a University. Everything revolves around the business school. Most classes have felt like a big joke. The one haven for academic passion was the honors department which the school effectively did away with this year. The social atmosphere is very narrow. There is very little to do on campus and very few different people to do it with. Diversity of ideas and backgrounds is not DU's stength. Above all DU is way too expensive for what it offers. I'm still not sure where the money is going. The two good things that have kept me at DU are the accounting program which is exceptional and the ability to study abroad. I must admit my abroad experience was the most valuable three months of my life but I must wonder whether it would have been cheaper to support myself instead of paying DU tuition to go. The honors program was incredible but it has been completely destroyed.

DU is a fairly prestigious school, whenever I tell people I go there they say something like, "oh wow! That's a great school", and I agree to a certain extent. One thing that I wish I could change is where all of the money goes. It seems as though most of the money and attention are directed towards the business school. I have friends who are studying engineering and they said the engineering building wasn't even shown on the tour because it is that ugly. However, I do hear that they enjoy what they study. I also sometimes feel as though there isn't a lot of school pride and that not everyone feels connected as a community. It is great living in Denver-there are so many little food places to go to, parks, and the light rail is walking distance away to go into the city. Oh, one more thing--I wish the library would be remodeled-it is hideous, and as a major place where students study, I think DU can do a lot better.

If I could change anything about DU, it would be the social scene. Due to its size, I feel like it is totally NOT a college town, yes "what college town." What if we put some cool vintage stores around campus? Make it more like Peral Street Boulder. To go along with our high class reputation, we have all chain restaurants around campus. Why can't we get some cool stores!! Make it not just DU students stuck in this 3block by 3 block jail cell. I felt inclosed without a car. And it did not help that we have NO school spirit. Let's get a band at our hockey games, and some signs and a group of loyal fans who bring signs, and some SCHOOL cheers that everyone knows. The administration was great.

I love the size of the school. It is just right for me - not too small, not too big. I came out of a graduating high school class of 97 so I feel like if I had joined a freshman class of thousands I would have gotten lost in the crowd. Everyone is really friendly around campus, people are always waving and saying hi and meeting new people is way easier than I thought it would be. The campus is great because not only is it gorgeous, but the location is great as well. There is a definite college atmosphere in the blocks surrounding the campus, but it is easy to go downtown as well. The lightrail, which is free for students, has a stop right at the edge of campus, so getting around is really easy even if you don't have a car. I wish there was more school pride. Everyone goes to the hockey games, and a lot of people will paint their faces and everyone wears DU colors, but compared to other schools it doesn't really measure up. They are working on a new student life building which I think will be a great addition because that is one of the things that I found the school lacking. It is really easy to get involved in activities here.

DU is the "Ivy" of the west. When people hear I go to DU they usually say "Wow thats a great school!" As a student that commutes to campus I try to take full advantage of the resources that are offered at DU. We have a great library with an excellent online research program. Our athletic facilities are top tier and the gym is great. DU is not a college town it is a college community. Denver is a college town with the great rivalry between CU and CSU football programs. We have a great rivalry with the Colorado College hockey team. There is a lot of pride being a student at DU. We have a lot to be proud of... from our great hockey team to our 2008 champion ski team... our athletic programs are great and our academics are superior. The Danial's College of Business is ranked nationally in the top 10. Our Graduate School of International Studies is making a difference at home and around the globe. The Sturm College of Law is a destination school with its great faculty and its beautiful LEEDS Certified Eco-Friendly building. One experience that I will never forget is my first day as a student. I have always wanted to go to DU. Growing up playing Ice Hockey I wanted to play for the Pioneers. Although I did not end up playing hockey for DU the first day I stepped foot on campus I knew that I had found the right place for me and my time here was going to shape the rest of my life.

DU is situated in the southern parker of Denver proper. Denver, is a somewhat modern town. There are certainly city-like activities available. But, what makes Denver amazing is that it is so close to the mountains and provides tons of outdoor activities. Skiiing, snowboarding, hiking, kyaking, running, mountain biking, climbing...

DU is small, which makes it either easy to network and make strong connections, or burn out your connections and leave with very few avenues after school is out. I spent most of my time involved with and on campus my first three years, and then got tired of the small circles and administration and started seeking out a network in Denver proper. DU's plenty close and connected to downtown and all the of the clubs, museums, etc. which makes getting off campus very easy. Mediocre resources for students as far a career help and connections (definitely so in the music school) when compared to similar colleges (that share a close price tag). If you're a musician, I would absolutely recommend another school - unless you already have a heap of connections and a VERY strong sense of your purpose within music.

i love du. i had an amazing experience at the school. the location is great. it is very close to downtown but the area surrounding the school is like a college town and is very confortable and inviting. the school is pretty small but i like that. it was the perfect size for me, as i went to a small private school for high school. it is nice to walk around and recognize people from you classes. the class sizes are perfect. some classes are larger than others. many of my classes were quite small but it was great cause it allowed us students to learn from one another and work together instead of just listening to a lecture for two hours. furthermore, though it is small, it has amazing ammenities that i never expected from a small school. my only complaint about the school is that theiur advising is a little weak. i had a senior thesis to complete my senior year and i got very little advising and could not find a professor who was willing to guide me. additionally, throughout my time, i got very little class advising.

I like DU's size because it has all the benefits of being at a small school, like small class sizes with professors who actually know your name, ample resources for every student, and being able to see someone you know everywhere you go. But we also have some larger school benefits like D1 sports, Greek Life, hundreds of student organizations including thirty club sports, and, of course, good parties!

The Best thing about DU is that it has everything. The City is great, the school is great. The city the country, the parties, the school work. It was a great choice for me because I didn't want to be "pushed" into sacrificing one thing for the other. When I want to study I do, when I wan to ski I do, and you don't stand out if you choose one over the other, this school is what you want it to be! The downside is the price and the image. DU is constantly trying to have a reputation like Harvard, prestigious and pricey.

The size is just right. There is a weak student life-center on campus, but that is most likely going to change in the coming years. There is somewhat a sense of school pride, but only during the hockey season. The DU surrounding community can feel like a college town, but then again Denver is a big city, so you have both the city life and the college town feel.

If you are going into business then they are going to push you to go corporate. The college focuses on real world experience as a learning tool. Expect to write a lot of business plans and wear a suit a ton. Daniels makes up about 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of campus but the law program as well as their international studies.

I really love DU. I feel like I fit in very well and love being in a private school environment. Students get to take a lot of free trips depending on their major (as an HRTM major I have gone to New York, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Vail and Chicago all free of charge this year).

DU has an awesome study abroad program (Cherrington). They smooth out the application process and take care of transfer credits, payments, etc. In many cases, it ends up costing more than the actual program, since you pay normal DU tuition for the time that you are abroad, but all of the help that they give you is definitely worth it. DU exists in a bubble. It is sort of isolated from the city, while still being in it...definitely not integrated into the area. It's located in Denver, but not downtown. Although the light-rail will take you downtown in about 15 minutes. There are a lot of cool spots around DU, coffee shops and whatnot, but you have to make the effort to get out to them. It's too small for me, making the stereotype seem inescapable. I'm not so sure that school pride is all that important to DU students. We have/had? and awesome hockey team that attracts a decent number of fans.

I know a lot of people who LOVE it and some that cant wait to transfer. If you are really artsy, you will probably hate it (my roomie that I love). Also, if you don't ski or snowboard at at least an intermediate level, you will be bored and ostracized (unless you are a girl, but it still plays in!)

DU is the perfect school! great size, great sports programs, smart kids. One thing I would change is the length of winter break... six weeks seems too long. People are generally very impressed when I tell them I go here. I spend most of my time in the dorm room or outside, however classes and the library are important too. This is definately a small college town - everything you need is close by, or you can go downtown or to the mountains anytime with ease to get away. I love the administration here, they are very smart and take time to get to know their students. The biggest controversy has been the Norovirus. There is alot of school pride - especially for hockey!!! Something I will always remember is camping out for hockey tickets and rush. Most frequent complaints are probably the bipolar weather and and the size of the dorms.

Far and away, DU has one of the most beautiful campuses I've seen. It's even a certified arboretum. The size is pretty good. It's small enough that you'll get a good deal of individual attention, and professors will most often know you. However, it's also large enough to have access to many of the resources that larger colleges get. If you're into any sort of performing arts, the Newman Center offers some fantastic facilities. Du is also only a few minutes away from Downtown Denver, which is brimming with cultural activities--art, music, theatre, and so on. Studying abroad is huge for DU students. Roughly 70{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of our undergrads go abroad at some point, and thanks to the Cherrington Global Scholars program, it doesn't cost anything more than studying at DU. The one main complaint is that school spirit is rather low, but we expect this to be remedied with the return of our old mascot, Boone, who was retired in 1999.

I love DU overall. It's a beautiful place. There are some things that I would definitely change though. I think the size is just a little small for my liking. People are usually impressed when I tell them I go to DU. When I'm on campus, I usually spend most of my time in my room because I have so much work to do. Denver is definitely not a "college" town. I think the DU administration could do a lot more to unify the campus and be more welcoming to minorities. I think the lack of diversity was a pretty big issue. Unfortunately there's not a lot of school pride and this definitely needs to change. I'll always remember my Freshman year experience as I met so many people in my dorm and made all my friends. Frequent student complaints are the HORRIBLE dorm food, lack of options for student organizations, and others.

It is just the right size. I like that there are an even number of grad students and undergrads. Denver is the best city ever. DU is in such a nice area and downtown and mountains are really close. I live off campus but I spend most of my time in the campus area because it has everything you would need. The filthy rich students who have to flaunt it every chance they get really get on my nerves. There are lots of them, but there are plenty of "real" people as well.

DU has an amazing campus!! It is beautiful and it is only a few minutes away from downtown!! The school is small, but not too small! The sizes of the classes are great, the only problem with small classes is that it can be hard to get into your classes of choice because they fill up quick! I don't feel like DU is centered in a "college town" there is too much going on in Denver. I think that CSU or CU would be conisdered to be in a "college town." There is a decent amount of school pride at DU..not as much as some schools, maybe because there is no football team?! Who knows? But DU has a hockey team that is way more entertaining to watch than football! I think that the biggest complaint at DU is the wierd amount of required classes and the difficulty of getting into chosen classes! My advice: play a school sport so you can register early!!

I wish that studnet advisors had more contact and a better connection with the students they advise. i think that du is a good size, and classes are appropriatesly small. I don't always like the reaction i get as a du studnet. many people think it is not a great school, and that only spoiled people go there. Usually i spen time at friends houses or my sorority house. Denver isn't a college town, but definitely is a great place to be young, and caters to young people I think the administration of Du does a fairly good job of attempting to listen and respond to concerns of the students the biggest recent controversy was the release of sex tapes by a broken up boy friend i would like if there were more school spirit

Du is a very good size. It's pretty small so teachers and advisors can give you appropriate attention, but it's not so small you get sick of seeing the same people all the time.

DU is a monument to upper middle class white privilege

DU is a very good school, when I tell them I go to DU they are very impressed and assume I am very smart. It's very costly but the education you receive is top of the line. The facilities are extremely nice and beautiful. It's school of business and law and nationally acclaimed. Kids from DU go to downtown Denver at night to dance clubs and bars from thursday night until sunday. It's a great school and has the Rocky Mountains as a backyard.

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.

The campus is beautiful and people who are from Colorado know that DU is for serious students. The school is definitely small, everyone knows your business and you know everyone's business. The campus is obviously not the main part of Denver, there is a whole city right next to you-- but you can feel as secluded from the rest of the world as you want. Our hockey games are a big deal (however, the fan section has earned a bad rep from drunken, rude students).