Reviews
Fort Lewis College
Brittany from Thornton, CO
a current student here
6 people found this review useful
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Am enjoying being here | Durango is a beautiful place! |
Bang for the buck | I can't place a value on the tools I have received during my education at Fort Lewis. They really do provide you with everything you need to be successful. If you make use of all of these opportunities you will find that what you get far exceeds the price you pay. |
Tips for prospective students | 1. Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way, you will have a lot of them here. 2. Do your research! Fort Lewis isn't for everyone. Do your research, visit the school and talk to current students to find out if Fort Lewis is the right fit for you. (This is good advice for any school, not just Fort Lewis) |
Great for these types of students | There is honestly something for everyone. |
Shannon from Durango, CO
a current student here
3 people found this review useful
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Am learning a lot | If you are in to rocks and other cool earth science subjects, Fort Lewis has one of the best geology programs in the nation!! I have learned so much in the three years I've been here for many reasons. Fort Lewis is located in Durango, which provides an amazing environment to study geology! We have field trips sometimes three times a week. That hands on experience is so beneficial for any career path you want to take. That field experience also looks great on any resume or job application. The teachers are also great in that they want nothing more than to help you succeed. They all have their PhDs (at least in the geology department). Not only to the professors know so much about geology as a whole, but also have specified in a certain area of geology which helps you learn more about each area with every new class you take. |
Am enjoying being here | I love Fort Lewis and Durango, because it is so outdoor friendly and has great geology to gander at. The people here are very friendly and open to everything and everyone. |
Natalie from Chico, CA
accepted here and planning to attend soon
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences | Absolutely gorgeous view from campus. Durango is a great location for outdoorsy types. They seem to have everything one could ask for! |
Tips for prospective students | Look for merit scholarships! |
Academic Rigor | Looking at the classes they have to offer has me seriously excited |
Dorm Life | The dorms look great, roomier than some of the others I've been in! |
Food and Dining | Dining hall is nice, have yet to try food |
What to do for fun | Literally anything because they have it all |
Bang for the buck | Great education and extremely affordable even for out of state |
Great for these types of students | Outdoorsy, adventurous, focused but relaxed |
Clubs and Activities | Cannot wait to join some of these clubs |
Greek Life | There isn't really one but thats not a con necessarily |
Michaela from Durango, CO
a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences | I absolutely love the small (I haven't experienced anything over 40, most are around 20 students) class sizes, the professors know me by name. |
Tips for prospective students | If you like big cities, lots of places to shop and constant happenings, Durango is not the place for you. We've got about 15,000 people in Durango, that number probably drops in the winter time too. It's a slower paced city, but it has a lot more to offer than just shopping or big events. Give the mountains a try for a change. |
Academic Rigor | It is challenging, especially once you get to upper division courses. |
Dorm Life | It's average, some of the dorms are very new and others are more like closets with a window, but overall they are fairly nice. Definitely cheaper to live off campus if you search for cheap housing. |
Food and Dining | Sodexo.... It wont kill you, but it's definitely overpriced for what they give you. I survived my year with sodexo. |
What to do for fun | Camping, hiking, fishing, climbing, rafting, biking, snow related activities, snowdown festival, flea markets... various other shenanigans that happen downtown. |
Bang for the buck | In state tuition is perfectly priced, and you have access to all sorts of great facilities on campus. We have a great, practically brand new gym and recreation facility, the Student Union is also new which has a brand new media center, Rocket Grill Restaurant, game area and study area. |
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus | We have a lot of Native Americans on campus, so there are usually drum circles going on around campus during the year. We also have people out slacklining, doing yoga or just playing instruments when the weather is nice. |
Great for these types of students | Anyone who loves camping, hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, off roading, fishing... you get the idea. This place has everything an outdoorsman or outdoorswoman would love! Also any student looking for a small school without the private school cost would love FLC. |
Clubs and Activities | So many different types of clubs, there is literally a club for every type of interest and activity. We even have a lot of club sports for people looking for competitive sports without being a NCAA Div. 2 Athlete. There's always something free going on on campus, from movies to dances and events with free food. Yes, free food. |
Greek Life | None... and that's how we like it. |
Campus Safety | Blue light boxes everywhere, campus officers always out and about. Bears are on campus during the fall but are never an issue... despite popular belief that bears are natural born killers they are basically afraid of everything, including you. Deer are probably more dangerous than the bears. |
Tyler from Durango, CO
a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences | Great small school. Beneficial class sizes. And super chill. |
Tips for prospective students | Find a school wear you enjoy being around the professors of your major. |
Academic Rigor | Challenging but reasonable rigor. |
Dorm Life | Good small school life where students can make many new friends. |
Food and Dining | Newly re-done student union building with 3 new places to eat. |
What to do for fun | Hiking, biking, tubing, snowboarding. Everything outside |
Bang for the buck | Better than any school I have found |
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus | Up on a Mesa that looks over town. Beautiful campus in the sky |
Great for these types of students | Those who enjoy being outside and like small class sizes |
Clubs and Activities | Almost every sports club but wrestling. |
Greek Life | None |
Campus Safety | Very safe campus |
Larrissa from Durango, CO
a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences | I love Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado is a beautiful place with friendly people. Not only that, but the academic atmosphere is great, and so are the professors. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. |
Tips for prospective students | Work now, play later. |
Academic Rigor | The work is usually fun educational. |
Dorm Life | It mainly depends where you would decide to stay, Fort Lewis College actually has a variety of dorms. |
Food and Dining | The dining area has been modernised recently, and the food is healthy, delicious, and their are varieties to choose from. |
What to do for fun | You could, join clubs, create clubs, join sports, hike, bike, see downtown, there are literally a lot of things to do. |
Bang for the buck | I believe they are decently priced. They also have a Native American Waiver. |
Great for these types of students | Outdoorsy, environmental. |
Clubs and Activities | There's a great variety of clubs, and if there are none that you would be interested in, you can create one. |
Greek Life | None. |
Campus Safety | Sometimes wild animals make there way to campus, but the school sends alerts to students. |
Amanda from Aurora, CO
a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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Am learning a lot | If you are dedicated to advancing your knowledge then you are going to learn a lot. The professors all want the best for their students and care about what they are teaching. It is up to you whether you want to take advantage of it or not. |
Am enjoying being here | I love Durango and the Fort. The campus is gorgeous and there are plenty of outdoor activities and opportunities to get involved with the community. It is a very diverse campus and there are lots of friendly people. |
Bang for the buck | Tuition is much cheaper than a lot of the colleges in Colorado. I feel that it is definitely worth the price you pay to go here if you make the most out of the experience. |
Tips for prospective students | I would encourage prospective students to take the time to research and visit the school before they commit to coming. I don't think Durango is for everyone so it's definitely worth your while to check it out to make that decision for yourself. |
Great for these types of students | People who like being outdoors and can enjoy a small town. Native Americans go for free! |
Katrina from Bloomfield, NM
researching this school
0 people found this review useful
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Will learn a lot | This school offers my desired program! |
Will enjoy being here | Definitely, I love Durango! |
Bang for the buck | Transfer not necessary, I will be able to reach my degree goals in one college! |
Tips for prospective students | Go for it! |
Great for these types of students | Minorities |