Student Life

By Joy Barber One of my all-time favorite experiences of college has been meeting up with friends! Not only does CU Boulder have amazing academics, but the campus also has amazing places for students to meet up with friends and hang out. Some of the best memories I have experienced...

By Joy Barber I have a major confession to make Future Buffs! Like many college students, I am obsessed with coffee. There is no better feeling than holding a steaming cup of espresso when I am waking up bright and early each morning or studying late for an exam. While...

By Emma Falkenberry It’s that time of year again, Future Buffs! CU students are back in Boulder and ready to conquer the semester. College can appear stressful, especially for students juggling academics, athletics, extracurricular activities and social calendars. It is important to remember to maintain an appropriate balance during the...

By Emma Falkenberry Good afternoon, Future Buffs! Classes are underway and campus is bustling with activity. Autumn is an exciting time in Boulder: the Buffs face-off against rivals at Folsom Field, the leaves begin to change and the weather remains beautiful and warm. CU students take full advantage of the...

Akshat Kambli is a graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder. He is originally from Mumbai, India and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Mumbai. Akshat Kambli celebrating the Holi festival with an American family while studying...

Good morning, Future Buffs! You are embarking on a stressful, overwhelming and exciting journey at this very moment. Choosing the right college for you can seem impossible; you have countless options and considerations as you beginning submitting applications and essays. As a student, I can relate to your emotions and...

There aren’t many things more relaxing than a drive through a forest road in the fall, foliage infesting the furling the mountains in a warmth that can’t be matched by any other season. Autumn is certainly a time to “swell the gourd”, not only in harvest, but also through the...

One thing I’ve noticed now that we’re a whopping 10 days into autumn is that everyone and their grandmothers are going crazy for fall drinks. Having said that, I probably should’ve expected this craze from a distance. The biggest hint was a snapchat I received from a friend that said...

It’s been just over a month since my senior year started. School is now starting to get busy as we are starting to design the power board for a submarine in the Capstone Lab (Senior Design Lab). It is for a mini-submarine being built by an engineering student group called...

Applying to any college takes some effort. Writing essays, getting recommendations from teachers, requesting transcripts from high schools and so on. However, this one time commitment and effort into the application process can change the direction of your life. I was home schooled for my last year and a half...