College Spotlight is a very short introduction to a college/university, with some fun and interesting highlights I've gathered during tours, meetings with admission staff, webinars, and research.
Hopefully these College Spotlight posts will help you determine whether a school could be a good fit and warrants additional research.
This College Spotlight focuses on Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO. CSM can be a great fit for STEM-focused students who are interested in rigorous academics in a collaborative environment.
Here are some quick highlights about Colorado School of Mines:
Nestled along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, CSM has great proximity to Denver, as well outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, rafting, camping, and fishing.
The campus is just a few blocks from Coors Brewing Company, and the smell of hops often floats through the air.
The M Climb is an annual tradition where freshmen carry a 10lb rock up Mt. Zion to be added to the famous "M" at the top that can be seen for miles.
People are often surprised to hear that Colorado School of Mines is a public institution. Merit aid is available for out-of-state students.
CSM is an R-1 Research University and is also very well-known for its industry partnerships, providing students with a wealth of experiential/hands-on opportunities.
One such opportunity is Field Session, where students work in different environments as a team to better understand relevant careers and work on industry challenges.
Alongside a long list of STEM-focused majors, Colorado School of Mines offers interesting minors like Global Politics and Society, Space Mining, Explosive Engineering, and Music/Audio Engineering/Recording Arts.
Fun fact: CSM's football team has been pretty spectacular in recent years. In fact, they played in the DII championships in 2022 and 2023!
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Kate Pedigo, M.Ed. NCC is an Independent Educational Consultant and founder of Growing2College.
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