I'm thinking of moving to Boulder, CO for my last 2 years of college. Any thoughts or advice on living there?

Question

I've lived in all my life, and am looking for a change. I'm a vegetarian and I'm very into animal rights. As far as athletics goes, I know Boulder is a very active town, and I'm not very athletic. Does anyone have any thoughts on the University of Colorado in Boulder? Or any thoughts on living in Boulder in general?

Answer 1

Naahhhhh. You should move to NJ and go to Stevens Institute of Technology... And so should girls named Ashley >=|

Answer 2

Boulder is a pretty fun town, especially if you're part of the college scene (it's pretty much the definition of a college town). Don't worry about being a vegetarian...you'll fit right in. As for athletics...Colorado in general is considered a pretty "athletic" state...aka...they like to ski...a lot. But if that's not you, don't worry. You'll meet all kinds of people, athletic and not.

UC schools are very good. I went to UC Denver, but I have a lot of friends currently enrolled in Boulder that love it. The teachers are good, they offer a lot of classes, and if you like football or marching band you'll fit in even better.

UC Boulder does have a reputation as a party school. Don't let it get you down...but every once in a while you hear on the news about some stupid frat boy that got killed because he was being stupid.

Like I said...just like with every college...you'll meet all sorts. I love Colorado, and miss it dearly (I don't live there right now...I'm going to school in California)...but I highly recommend that everyone at least experience a year or two there.

Answer 3

Boulder is a great town.  There are lot of different laws there.  Most of them protect the environment and  bicyclists. It is not a cheap as it was like 10 or even 5 years ago.  Cu is way too expensive for what you are getting.  Unless you like to party.  Tons of college kids doing that.  It's a town full of Older Hippies, Yuppies, and College Kids.  

It has tons to offer as far as recreation.  Hiking, biking, walking, is all in your back door.

A one bedroom apartment is going to run you about $600-$800.  If you gon craigslist there are always people looking for roommates.  Everyone is laid back so I'm sure it won't be hard to find a place.  After saying that you might think about Ft. Collins.  CSU is a great school, and Ft. Collins is always voted one of the best places to live.  I have lived in Colorado all my life and Ft. Collins is always a good time.  it too is a college town.  It's not in the Foot hills of Colorado, but it is close to mountains and The Rocky Mountain National Park.  Where your outdoor activities are endless.

Answer 4

You've heard it a couple of times now but truly, it's an expensive town.  If you can manage to find a couple of roommates, or even better commute from Longmont (a much more affordable city about 10 miles north of Boulder) you'll be much happier and not quite as poor.  :)  (Just as an example, my 1000-sq-ft house went for 150K in Longmont, and the same house would easily go for 400K in Boulder.)

CU is great though (it goes by CU Boulder, not UC Boulder FYI) - I work there!  Go Buffs!

Answer 5

Boulder is the most amazing place in the whole entire country. =D

Answer 6

Wonderful city but quite expensive