So CF, there is a very good chance I will be relocating to Boulder from San Diego; anyone in the area, or know anything about the town? People, social life, weather, atmosphere, where to catch a Rockets game? Much appreciated!
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Went to school there. Great place if you enjoy the outdoors. Very much a college town, which can be a good or bad thing. Take advantage of the wonderful weather and breath taking views. I'd kill to be able to hike up the flat irons right now, but I'm stuck in this unexciting city. Slopes, depending on traffic, don't take long to get to.
Well, basically my research advisor is moving to the University of Colorado, likely forcing all the students in her group to come along for the ride. I'm still a little bit in shock right now, and just want to know a little about the place I might be spending the next few years. I basically have heard it has surprisingly sunny weather and gorgeous natural beauty, but for someone who has been accustomed to surfing and SoCal culture, I'm just a bit worried about the adjustment. Already went through Denial at work today, and the Rockets tonight took care of anger, so I'm hoping I can get through Bargaining in the Hangout, Depression when the Rockets get the #14 pick, and Acceptance by the time I have to move out in a few months.
It's amazingly beautiful there. I'd gladly take your spot. Obviously you cant surf there, but pick up a snow board and start riding. Winters can get kinda rough at times, especially for a texan. Enjoy the time there, dont dread the move.
Well I'm a senior at CU and will be graduating in a couple weeks. The campus is amazing, one of the most beautiful in the country. Boulder itself is gorgeous. It is sunny, sunglasses are a must, I wear em every day, but that doesn't mean it's not cold. Whether can be erratic and it can get EXTREMELY cold, so prepare yourself for that. There are a ton of people or at least students from SoCal, so the culture is prevalent. No surfing unfortunately, but def pick up snowboarding. Less than an hour to Eldora, only an hour and a half to world class places like Breck. As for rockets games, there's nowhere in particular to watch. If the game is on NBA tv, then you can prolly catch it at the Lazy Dog (although I can't go back ther.....long story) How old are you? I could recommend some bars based on your age. As for restaurants, nothing better than Salt IMO. But lots of other great eateries. You will learn about Pearl st and he hill. Also, a GREAT farmers market on Saturday and Wednesday, literally the best I have ever been to. Where do you plan on living btw?
I actually grew up in Hawai'i, too . Thanks for the great info. I'm a mid 20s Asian, so also wondering about ethnic diversity in the area. Snowboarding is definitely one thing I'm looking forward to. Still on my ass a whole bunch when I've tried, but had a blast. Absolutely no idea on where to live; literally got the word of god as I came in for work on Monday. Grad stipends are at best about $25k per year, so cheaper the better, plus we tend to work long, strange hours, so something safe to walk/bike late at night would be best?
It's a college town, and tourists in the Summer. Are you going to work at CU? It is also a very good city for bikes and walking paths. Many outdoor activities. It is safe everywhere, pretty much. Small town. It is expensive if you want your own place, but many options for roommates. It gets loud on The Hill, though, if you are into that college scene or not. Summers are quiet, though. Martin Acres is a good compromise for low rent close to campus; although that pretty much requires roommates in houses. Tantra area is nice in South Boulder. Downtown area requires luck and much searching. The corridor just east of Downtown between Pine/Bluff and Arapahoe from 15th to 26th are common for students, too, mixed with families More quiet than the Hill, and closer to downtown and other places. I'd move there if I was your age. Craigslist is good for boulder. There is one specifically for Boulder. Don't use the Denver one. Of course, if you are going to work at CU, roommate connections are easier through the university. You'll like it. Tons of free music, too. My only complaint is lack of good restaurants and variety. Not much Asian and the Mexican sucks...BBQ is a joke.
I'm considering moving to Colorado if I can find any opportunities up there. I've been there 4 times and have always wanted to live there, if only for a year or two. I'm sure winters are heinous but I still want to go. Maybe in a few years Boulder will have its own CF community. :grin:
Nice town - close to Rocky Mountain Natl Park, Estes Park, etc. Great skiing and scenery, and not too far from a major airport. That said, CU students generally suck. Back in '08 a group of us went out there for the Texas-CU game and their fans were a bunch of degenerates. Trying to start fights, throwing stuff on the field, etc. Hell one drunk dude was at The Walrus trying to punch every Horn fan he saw until a buddy of mine shoved him up against the wall until the bouncer and cops could get him.
Boulder is great. It can be/feel a little too white and rich, but alternatively I don't feel the culture looks down on minorities in any way, or people of lesser means... I think the harshness of Colorado's winters is overrated... and I don't generally like super cold weather. It can certainly get very cold, and you'll have big snow events, but it is usually very sunny frequently thereafter. Colorado is one of the sunniest states in the country. Being in Boulder puts you close enough to Denver to hop down there for activities, and close enough to the mountains to make trips in there for activities. I think the OP specifically will likely have the hardest time adjusting to the lack of water. Now, there are certainly any number of fresh water rivers to fish or kayak and mountain (or plains) lakes. But it's a dry state, on the whole. The air is dry. The vegetation can be very dry, brown and rocky (it's the Rocky Mountains after all) in the winter. And there is clearly no major bodies of water like you'd find in Hawaii or San Diego. I could be perfectly happy living in Boulder/Colorado... but there is a part of me that yearns for regular access to a large body of water like an ocean or large lake even if only for no other reason to look at and feel refreshed.
