should you go to CU BOULDER??(and college in general)

[@boofenshmirtz.]

i really like how you guys are very appreciative of the opportunities y’all have

[@jacksweeney]

gratitude is my crack

[@hizoe370]

they CHECK their privilege and we LOVE that

[@aidanburt3709]

I want to go to college just to get a roommate like Baxter

[@kyliebrae1838]

OMG, so do I

[@Layla-ls5dx]

Been really digging your CU videos, I'm thinking about attending as a freshman for the spring and you've convinced me that this is a place I'd like to study at. TY for this!

[@jacksweeney]

no problem!!! glad u enjoyed hehe

[@emeadow7450]

baxter staring at himself in the viewfinder throughout the whole of this video is giving me serious anxiety

[@elisejohnson6516]

this is making me doubt my future

[@shaycastelino4628]

bruh i literally just booked a flight for an admitted students orientation thing for cu boulder and saw this on my recommended wtff

[@kylesimon7231]

CU Boulder is sooooooo expensive

[@jacksweeney]

for real lol

[@kylesimon7231]

@@jacksweeney I'm graduating from Kansas State in the spring with 30k in debt which is like one year at CU lol I'm studying abroad this spring so make a video on travel!

[@angeamericaine]

There’s a huge lack of industrial workers so if you don’t want to go to college or don’t have the money genuinely consider a trade school.

[@gracebenvenuti7176]

I'm applying for cu to attend fall of 2019 weeeee. I totally get you, and I understand why you took a gap year. I am out of state so that sucks!

[@jacksweeney]

ye ye maybe i’ll see u next year lol!!

[@kaylayoung3505]

grace benvenuti I’m applying too, and I’m also out of state!

[@gracebenvenuti7176]

let’s b friendssssss yeeeyauh

[@gracebenvenuti7176]

@kaylayoung

[@flipburger2000]

word me too, also outta state

[@ariannajones892]

i wanted to take a gap year but my dad wouldn't let me, so i ended up majoring in MCDB at cu boulder, and failed all my classes. i finally changed my major to something i actually liked but now I have to scramble to raise my 2.1gpa jfc

[@florez7507]

Arianna Jones brooo im so confused about the whole college thing. Like, if I wanna go for the elementary teacher program do I have to take extra classes that have nothing to do with it?

[@ariannajones892]

•XOJULIEXO • yeah, you have to take prerequisites. When I was doing my bio degree I had to take Korean history and while doing my accounting degree, I had to take intro to theater and art to meet the requirements. It’s garbage and I’m over gen ed classes

[@emi1yh3n59]

ive always debated about college and I really want to take a gap year too, this was helpful!

[@jacksweeney]

omg do it for sure!!! easily the most important year of my life haha i wanna do a full video on it

[@annafrenay3132]

I’m prolly going to college but i live in Holland so the highest you pay for college here every year is like 5.000 euro’s and thats the HIGHEST. With loans and scholarships you can bring it down to like 2000 a year and it’s still a lot of money for a college student but it’s good enough for me to pay for myself so that’s why I will be going (probably going to University of Amsterdam or University of Utrecht) Idk why I said all that lol but here ya go

[@fleeswervinn7111]

3:25 sum of us gotta get a loan lmaoo we not all privileged to have parents that pay for that shit

[@fb4779]

I’m an Arab-American living in Kuwait (its in the middle east). I was born in Oregon but raised in Kuwait for the majority of my life. Will I face a cultural shock if I decided to study in CU Boulder?

[@lordhenry2786]

Kinda? It's a very white campus but there's some diversity. Boulder is a really chill place and everyone is welcoming but it might be a bit different than you're used to.

[@fb4779]

@@lordhenry2786 Excuse me for my ignorance, but are white people in particular accepting of people from different backgrounds? Like will I be isolated from the community because I'm Arab? When I was in New York for a school trip last month, I blended easily with the hispanics. I've met some white students but I didn't blend with them as well as I've did with the hispanic students. In other words, do white people (Boulder in particular) hold any form of prejudice towards Arabs?

[@katrinathehurricane6342]

Underwood 2016 hey, I don’t go to CU but I think I can help answer your question. White people (especially millennials and gen z) are very accepting of other cultures, I’m sure you won’t face discrimination at CU.

[@lordhenry2786]

@@fb4779 I would say that white people are typically less accepting than minority groups, I can't tell you exactly what it's going to be like at cu because I am white, but from what I've seen it's an accepting campus in general, mostly because they are more liberal and a good lot of them are high. The boulder area is kinda a hippie or rich white place, so it's a 50/50 chance depending on what kinds of crowds you hang out with

[@fb4779]

@@lordhenry2786 Thanks for answering my previous question, but I have another one. Is Boulder safe? Like if I'm wearing something expensive, should I be worried of people robbing me? In Kuwait, its totally safe, but when I travel abroad, especially in European countries, I have been robbed and my life has been threatened if I don't give those burglars what they want. Last month in Italy, a group of Africans stole my wallet, pen, and watch. Are these acts common in Colorado (Boulder especially) if I'm wearing or having on me something expensive?

[@jennyferm4301]

I’m committed to Emerson college in Boston as a journalism major and I will be in a lot of debt. I really think college is the move for me but I’m just scared about paying it off. At this point I think it’s too late to go back, but idk.

[@jacksweeney]

it’s never too late to take a year off and work/travel!!! go start a blog i dare you🤓

[@genesiss440]

It’s absolutely never, and I mean ABSOLUTELY NEVER, too late to back out. I went to the University of Iowa for one full year (Freshman year 2017-2018) and trust me, it’s already put me way over my head. I was so ignorant to the idea of money that I let my mom sign up for $30,000 in loans and I signed up for $5,000 of my own loans. So obviously, this makes for a grand total of $35,000 my freshman year (because I was an out of state student). At the end of the 4-5 years I was going to be +$200,00 in debt. And that’s only for my BA!! Which is absolutely insane because I made a deal that I would pay it all back to my mom. It’s absolutely, 100000%, not worth it. The interest has already made both of those loans go up around ~$500-1,000 each. So, I immediately withdrew after my first year and starting going to a CC near me. It’s saved me, thus far, $70,000 that I would have spent at Iowa for my sophomore and junior year. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with going to a CC your first two years and I highly, highly, encourage it. Or even taking a gap year as well. I literally withdrew ONE WEEK before classes started, the loans were cancelled immediately upon withdrawal. Although I will admit that I cried like a baby as I signed up for CC classes. I felt like a failure for not being able to go back or afford it, but it was a blessing in disguise. For any major, especially for a journalism major, I would recommend starting at a CC. It’s nothing to be ashamed about, it’s still a form of amazing education, and you save so much money. Remember, time is indifferent to our journey. There’s no rush to get a 4 year degree done by the age of 21. It may be intimidating because others seem to have their sh*t together, but we’re all taking our own unique route. Best of luck to you love. I hope my story can help you make the best financial decision. I’m rooting for you on your educational journey!!

[@TheFootballPlaya]

I am in community college. I'm going to transfer into a university in the next couple of years. Idk if i'll go to boulder - it is a bit of an offset on how high out of state tuition is. But CSU is a possibility for me. In your opinion - what do you think of CSU? Do you think the culture is similar - less party - more party - or just totally different? Plus, what is it like living in colorado entirely? Is it fun? idk im in texas.

[@Chris-of8zm]

TheFootballPlaya I live in Colorado. We have skiing, hiking, four seasons, mountains.

[@TheFootballPlaya]

@@Chris-of8zm Do yall have ice fishing? How long is snow on the ground? lol that's on my list of challenges - snow. What is the weather like in colorado in the four seasons? Like how hot is summer, how cold is winter, spring & fall?

[@Chris-of8zm]

TheFootballPlaya the weather is bipolar. one day it could be sunny and the next it could be cloudy, snowy, rainy, and cold

[@allyshea2803]

The biggest difference with CSU and CU are the people.

[@TheFootballPlaya]

@@allyshea2803 what do you mean? Are the people at either school less friendly or just different people? could you explain? thanks. ;)

[@yenisaliu4691]

I hope your youtube channel gets really big

[@lydiabell9159]

im applying to cu for fall 2019 and ik it's the only school i wanna go to but its sooo much money for out of state. do u know if it's easy to get in-state if i'm able to get a job/apartment there after my freshman yr? my parents think i should take a gap year to move out there but idk. i visited for a week last month and deadass fell in love w cu

[@jacksweeney]

i think that in order to get in state you have to declare financial independence from your parents and also live here for like a year so that could be kinda hard but it’s def possible!! what i would do is take a gap year and move out here, try to get in-state tuition but also take classes at a community college like CMC or something so that you get most of your gen-ed credits out of the way. then you won’t have to waste hella money on those classes at CU if you don’t end up getting in-state. i hope this helped!! if u have any more questions ask away lol

[@InitialSHE]

The chances of you getting in-state tuition in your undergrad here at CU are slim to none. If you have even a shadow of a doubt about being able to afford to come here and you're *not* looking to pursue a degree in one of our premier programs (engineering, geosciences, etc.) DO NOT come here. It is not worth the $200k+ debt nor is it worth putting your parents through hell trying to pay for it. It's an incredible school and I absolutely love it here but the college experience here is not EXTREMELY unique. You can and will be just as happy elsewhere. Look into other public state schools and if you have an idea of what you want to pursue, look into schools that have a strong department for what you want to do.

[@jennifergottliebel-azhari149]

I'm a parent. I think 40k is alright but beyond that want to be careful. Remember many careers will require grad school too kids!

[@andrearios3794]

this helped me SO MUCH. thank you thank you thank you !

[@caitlyncarstens779]

how did you guys do on the SAT or ACT to get in at cu

[@jacksweeney]

if u google it the ACT range is like 25-30 on average so not too bad haha i got a 27 and baxter got like a 30 i think

[@penwest]

bax did not get a 30 @@jacksweeney

[@audgepodge8960]

Honestly I’m really upset about college, I love the idea and I really want to be a biomedical engineer...but I can’t afford it so I’ll probably have to settle for something else :((

[@jaywon7556]

What grade do you have to be to study abroad

[@jacksweeney]

pretty sure you have to be a sophomore !

[@siennaskye6760]

I literally have to present a college presentation today on the college I want to go to, major I want, classes ill take, how im gunna pay and what I want my career to be. like I dont fucking know what I wanna do with my life yet im a freshman like fuck. I just wanna take a gap year and figure everything out and my teachers making me plan my whole future like fuck

[@inggridbintang2021]

do you guys have any international scholarship informations regarding cu boulder ? thx :)

[@smccullough2427]

Boutta transfer to Pepperdine U any tips on meeting people as transfer or in general

[@unknownperson9907]

I going there now for the 7th grade pre college

[@jacksweeney]

woahhh that's so cool actually!

[@ethanfreitas1959]

hey man, not sure if you’ll see this but im just wondering if you think college (/cu boulder maybe) is a good idea considering im from the uk, i wanna study film and imma need a pretty big loan to study there. cheersss :)

[@jacksweeney]

yo!! CU has a sick film department with a TON of resources like you can literally rent a $2,000 camera for like $15 a day which is dope. HOWEVER, if you have to take out a loan i honestly would’nt go here because you’re gonna be crawling out of that debt for sooooo long. look at other less expensive schools in the US or UK!! cu is dope but def not worth a fuck ton of debt

[@jacksweeney]

i hope that answered your question !!

[@ethanfreitas1959]

jack sweeney absolutely! that’s a big help thanks for the advice :)

[@lucyeatsalot]

why is it you want to study film outside of the uk? is there a specific reason? i'm studying film in the uk right now and its sick

[@lydiakrier250]

would you recommend going here for marketing major?

[@lisapublic101]

are kids at boulder down to party but also take breaks because I'm down to have a good time but you gotta rest sometimes lol

[@jacksweeney]

that’s exactly how i feel haha you just have to find the right people who also like to just chill sometimes

[@beccareinecke8761]

Out of state aerospace engineering major next year there’s no getting out of this one

[@pennywied9943]

Hey same major!

[@spicy8442]

Sadly I have to go to college for my field so uhhh debt it is !

[@JaxTheCartographer]

Community and then transfer is always a good option too

[@shelbymorton2794]

my son is looking at CU and CSU. Can you do a video on this or have a CSU student do a video with? There isnt any videos with this. Thanks:)

[@monicab5083]

Theres definitely not "so much shit to do" in boulder. Unless you count bar hopping on pearl street mall and partying on the hill. I'd say go to DU if you want "so much shit to do"

[@HairNailsBeauty21]

are you a freshman at boulder? i am thinking about transferring there in the spring so i would love to talk and hear more about your experience there

[@jacksweeney]

yeah i’m a freshman!! if u wanna talk like in DEPTH just dm me on insta🤪🤠

[@zachfreemann]

jack sweeney that was sly

[@mikailaschroder6362]

Im in High School still. Im also only a freshman

[@allisonhanson5375]

Okok is your hair straight or curly???

[@jacksweeney]

curly lmao i used to straighten it bc i hated it

[@lordhenry2786]

Or like don't go to CU cause, like, fuck that place. Lived in Colorado my whole life and that campus wanted to make me die.

[@amtsprings5]

Damn this was helpful😉 I’m deciding between boulder (I hate parties tho) and Montana state🤪... What’s your major btw?

[@jacksweeney]

haha i visited montana state too and decided not to go there lol i just felt kinda weird! i think i’m gonna major in film and minor in business but we’ll see!! but yeah you can def avoid the parties here if u want to but it’s a little hard

[@coole324]

Will I be able to fully send it at CU?

[@jacksweeney]

yes

[@MattWendorffJr]

this baxter kid is a fucking genius

[@MattWendorffJr]

so r u clearing that up but this vid helps i’m in high school and thinking abt college

[@michaelbrown3100]

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN SOMETHING GO TO A TRADE SCHOOL😉

[@stellaw5103]

Thanks so much! I'm trying to decide right now if I want to go to CU Boulder and this was v helpful

[@jacksweeney]

Stella W of course!! i’m glad u got some info out of this🤪🤠

[@jacksweeney]

i think it’s easier if you’re in-state but it’s around an 80% acceptance rate so not too bad🤪

[@jacksweeney]

haha no ur good lol i love answering questions!! i think it can vary quite a bit depending on your circumstances but as long as you have a decent GPA and write a banger essay you should be gucci

[@jacksweeney]

anytime hehe good luck!!

[@jacksweeney]

that’s a good idea lol maybe that’ll be my next vid!!💁🏼‍♀️

[@carter181]

what do u major in bro

[@jacksweeney]

film🤠

[@tobeysteiner9216]

I wanna go to cu Boulder yall seem dope

[@brookskioschos6494]

see ya next year

[@oliviaholst8565]

well idk, I did a gap year and I still don't know what to do with myself, same with a lot of my friends. I agree that gap years are great for experience etc, but don't advertise them as some kind of miracle solution or enlightenment .. ?

[@froggyleigh]

I'm starting at CU this fall and oh boy am I spooked

[@jacksweeney]

lmao you’ll be chillin🤠

[@romaticstuff5910]

damn b if I had known Jack would straight up disappear I would've enjoyed the videos a lot more back then. Now it's all just regret.

[@aliyaellid3154]

Sko buffs

[@jacksweeney]

ye ye brother

[@StickBugYT972]

NROTC