Students of CU
Being a student in college is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In the spring of 2024, we were curious about what made college life memorable. So we went to the street and asked CU Buffs about their experiences. We captured these moments and present our newest column, Students of CU. If you’d like to be featured as a Student of CU, contact ASSETT@colorado.edu.
Student Spotlights
What is something unique to CU that you love?
"[Living in the] Business RAP dorm. Everyone in the dorm is similar so it makes it easy to collaborate"
-Gabbi, Spring '24 Business Major from Austin
Describe one of the most meaningful learning experiences you’ve had.
"My English class because it's different from my larger IPHY classes. The small classes allow for engaging conversations with classmates and professors."
-Ben, Spring '24 IPHY Major from San Diego
"Meeting new people from diverse backgrounds that all come together as one."
-Henry, Spring '24 IPHY Major from Colorado
What is something unique to CU that you love?
"The location. It's a nice change from San Diego. I fell in love with Colorado."
-Phoebe, Spring '24 MCDB Major from San Diego
Describe one of the most meaningful learning experiences you’ve had.
"Bonding with people through roller hockey team."
-Kyle, Spring '24 IPHY Major from San Diego
"Learning about the different sun/star types through Astronomy."
-Theo, Spring '24 General Education Major from Boston
What is something unique to CU that you love?
"[CU is] close to the mountains. I enjoy being up there and hiking."
-Stella, Spring '24 MCDB Major from Denver
Describe one of the most meaningful learning experiences you’ve had.
"The Honors program. Lots of connection with other people with similar interests. Small class size makes this easier to do."
-Luz, Spring '24 Psychology and Creative Writing​ Major from ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ
What is something unique to CU that you love?
"Everyone on farrand field. I like just sitting and hanging out."
-Arnab, Spring '24 MCDB Major from Colorado
Describe one of the most meaningful learning experiences you’ve had.
"Being in class, meeting mutual students, study group that formed into year long friends"
-Chris, Spring '24 Psychology and Creative Writing​ Major from Chicago & Washington D.C.
What is something unique to CU that you love?
"[CU has the] best Religious Studies program in the world! We have the best professors and this gets me up in the morning - going to my Islamic studies seminars and working in small groups."
-Olivia, Spring '24 Religious Studies Major
What is something unique to CU that you love?
"The location and being by National labs and Federal organizations."
-Olivia, Spring '24 Chemistry Major from Colorado Springs
Other Student Testimonies
Describe one of the most meaningful learning experiences you’ve had.
"Getting into research labs on campus, [like] the IPHY lab, applied biomechanics labs, and participating in a soccer cleat study over the weekend."
-Kahlea, Spring '24 Biomedical Engineering Major from San Diego
"Having the opportunity to take less conventional classes - I took a personal training prep course."
-Terran, Spring '24 IPHY Major from Denver
"Teaching certificate experience through the Center for Teaching and Learning."
-Lindsay, Spring '24 Atmospheric Chemistry Doctoral Student from San Diego
"Teaching certificate experience through the Center for Teaching and Learning."
-Kaitlyn, Spring '24 Business Manangement Major from Longmont
"ASL club - very fun."
-Peyton, Spring '24 MCDB Major from California
"Meeting new friends and putting yourself out there."
-Brandon, Spring '24 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major from Evergreen
"My professor, Dale Miller. [I have] taken several of his classes. Everything he has taught has been very meaningful. Internship program."
-Kiera, Spring '24 Environmental Studies and Geography Major from Richmond
"Basketball games and [the] college atmosphere."
-Dominique, Spring '24 Computer Science Major from Ireland
"Being a minority, a part of the African Student Alliance and Black Student Alliance. It’s great that they [CU] have these programs."
-Sarah, Spring '24 IPHY Major from Denver
"Participating in the Society for Asian Acientists and Engineers."
-Jason, Spring '24 Aerospace Engineering Major from Thorton
"Teach undergraduate classes, certificate from CTL."
-Dania, Spring '24 Political Science Doctoral Student from Lebanon
"I failed my first ever midterm [and this] was eye-opening coming from a straight A high school student. I now formed study groups."
-Kathryn, Spring '24 Business Major from Houston
"[Being] involved in seminars that allows [me] to hear others' perspectives."
-Cyrus, Spring '24 Sociology Major from Denver
"Gaining real-world experience from professors."
-Brady, Spring '24 Statistics Major from Denver
What is something unique to CU that you love?
"The student employment options [he works as a landscaper]."
-Adrian, Spring '24 Journalism Major from Fort Collins
"The beauty of campus. An important experience [for me was] starting as an Elementary Education major, and realizing it wasn't for me. I found empowerment in my ability to stop that, take a risk, and study what I really love."
-Mariella, Spring '24 Classics and Anthropology Major from Colorado
"The sense of community, especially in the acting department."
-Nora, Spring '24 Acting Major from Fort Collins
"[Being involved in the] sounding rocket lab, getting actual experience in the engineering process, and actually applying learning."
-Luke, Spring '24 Aerospace Engineering Major from Denver
"Physical activity opportunities."
-Jamilah, Spring '24 IPHY Major from Lakewood
"[The] relaxed culture, outdoor activities, easier to balance with school."
-Alex, Spring '24 Chemistry Doctoral Student from Dallas
"[My] current professor Dr. Shin meets with us weekly to go over feedback. [He's] super nice and very helpful."
-Max, Spring '24 Political Science Major from Longmont
"The multicultural community."
-Abby, Spring '24 Ethnic Studies Major from Denver
"The skiing community."
-Emma, Spring '24 Neuroscience Major from Longmont
"The proximity to mountains. I love to fly fish."
-Andre, Spring '24 Chemistry Doctoral Student from Minnesota
"The super positive and artistic dance department. CU has a dance minor [and that's the] best part of schooling."
-Catherine, Spring '24 Political Science Major from Washington D.C.
"The people. CU attracts an interesting group of people who all want to express themselves."
-Catherine, Spring '24 Public Relations Major from Washington D.C.
"The connection between campus and national labs."
-Rory, Spring '24 Chemistry Ph.D. Student from California