Originally Posted by
andyC
First of all, sorry for bumping such an old topic, but I didn't want to start a new thread on something that has been discussed so much already.
So I just got back to the ice coast from a few days in Boulder visiting a friend who goes to school there. Now I find myself searching tgr about going to school in Boulder, and reading this thread as I have in the past.
I'm in my first year at UVM, and can fully agree with all the things people have mentioned in this thread comparing Boulder and Burlington. I found myself in the position of deciding between these two schools exactly a year ago, and now find myself considering transferring to Boulder.
Main reasons:
-Weather: Burlington is fucking cold, and to be honest, it sucks. it blew my mind how warm/sunny Boulder was these past few days. I want that.
-Size: UVM is significantly smaller than CU, which I thought would be better. However, I've found the opportunities to meet new people are slowing down, and I've fallen into kind of a stagnant group of friends. It really isn't a big deal if classes are huge the first couple years.
-Housing: If I stay at UVM, I am required to live on campus another year. I don't know if I can handle that.
-Better Skiing: Goes without saying.
-Farther away: I'm from Maine originally, and though I can't really explain it, I just have the urge to get away from here. I feel like Vermont wasn't far enough.
-Good looking women: That's all.
-Proximity to Denver and all that it has to offer
-More things to do: Football games in particular, you don't get that at UVM.
In my eyes (and apparently most other people's here), Boulder just seems like the better choice.
What I'm wondering is if anybody can offer some insight from a transfer point of view, rather than first-year. Is it going to be difficult to transfer my credits? Make friends with people that have already been there for a year or more? Find housing?
Also, I'm a business major, planning on concentrating on Finance. Everybody talked a lot about Science here, but not much else, so some info on that field would be great.
Just though I would throw this out there for some feedback, can't seem to get my mind off the idea. Thanks for any help.