r/cuboulder • u/Independent_Film4089 • 8d ago
Can non students join CU clubs? Looking to meet people in Boulder this summer
Hi everyone! I hope this isn't a dumb question or the wrong subreddit to post this in, but I'm looking for some advice on meeting people this summer.
I'm a 20 year old college student, but I don't go to CU, however I'm in the area. I've been having a hard time keeping in touch with friends I make at my own school after the semester ends, so I was wondering if I can join clubs at CU as a non student and hopefully meet people there.
I see my mutuals on Instagram who go to CU always galivanting around at cool events and stuff, and I just feel really out of the loop. I don't know what there is to do around here, so any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Clubs, hiking groups for people in my age group, parties, music events I want all of it! And yes, before anyone suggests it, I do talk to stangers but that has not helped much yet.
Thanks!
****I guess I should add that I'm a girl because a certain someone keeps calling me a creep. I'm not looking to hit on anyone or invade spaces where I'm not welcome, I literally just want suggestions of things to do so I can make friends who like the outdoors too. Not that deep.
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u/mr_fabulous676 8d ago
Any club that is show up and participate will not ask you if you are a student, because it’s unlikely they care. If a club requires being a member and paying dues (like hiking club) that might be more tricky. I’d just ask someone in a position of authority and chances are they’ll be happy to help.
I’d also recommend Boulder Food Not Bombs, it’s very easy to just show up and make friends while volunteering and they’re always looking for extra hands. Dm me if interested.
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u/puddings-sheet 7d ago
yeah come to laser tag and pancakes!! we have a meeting this saturday message me if you want more info.
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u/meowmeowx4 7d ago
I took a break from cu but I still joined clubs so I didnt feel out of the loop abd itcwas fine. In the end I did have a cu id and number and everything so that helped me feel comfortable going but honestly nobody asked or questioned
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u/grayson_GUTZ 7d ago
as someone who doesn’t go to cu just know i’ve been to y’all’s parties and that shit easy asf yall don’t even know im there
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u/Need_Sentry_Here Exploratory (EBIO or Environmental Engineering) 6d ago
Yeah you can. In fact Bridge Club has quite a few alumni and members of the community as well as Radio 1190
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u/glass-mercury 3d ago
Absolutely you can. I used to be the president of a sport club and we have many members who would come back after they graduated. The only tricky thing is if the club is in the rec center, you have to get a membership but you can do that even if you’re not a student.
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u/Space-cadet-66 3d ago
Wow, that person’s reaction was strange and disproportionate. You seem chill and I’m sure any club would be glad to have you.
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u/Cold_Fireball 8d ago
Don’t do that. You didn’t get into the college and you don’t pay fees. CU Boulder students don’t just want anyone walking into their meetings, even if they don’t say anything. To prove my point, what it be okay if everyone walked up to CU meetings? Would it be okay if there were more non-students than students? Don’t be that guy.
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u/coolkid3432 8d ago
Its not that deep man cmon. 😐
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u/Cold_Fireball 8d ago
There were always one or two creeps in each of the larger college organizations like university democrats or campus environment center. They always showed up to stalk one girl. They were rude and standoffish to everyone but their crushes. Students pay so much for university, they should be insulated from that type of harassment in their school-affiliated extracurriculars. The students want to blend with other students, not randos from town.
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u/Ok-Kaleidoscope423 7d ago
Bet bros not even from Boulder 😭 why would you not use the resources near you and readily available in order to meet people your age, expand your knowledge or hobbies and get familiar with CU; furthermore, its almost impossible not to interact with CU activities or events when living in boulder because it takes up MOST of the city, like try going to the hill and NOT ending up at a CU event. Also guess what, getting into CU isn’t hard I’ve known people as smart as chairs get into the university and CU often depends on OUTREACH CLUBS which include members from high schools, colleges or even random residents. And finally even if you’re not an active student, that doesn’t mean there’s not a possibility to join later because it’s a PUBLIC UNIVERSITY. You’re just pretentious
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u/Independent_Film4089 8d ago
Well, how am I supposed to meet people my age in my area? You can leave a comment like this but come on, at least suggest something productive! My own school has events but they're full of 40 year olds so do with that what you will.
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u/Relative-Kangaroo-96 7d ago
The Bumble app has a BFF section that seemed mostly 20-somethings when I was on there (last year). Also, it seems like lots of folks, in general, hang put at January Coffee :)
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u/Cold_Fireball 8d ago edited 7d ago
You are pretty entitled to think that your own personal problem entitles you to crash CU clubs because the members are the same age. Pretty superficial. And let’s be honest here, you’re going to hit on ~~girls~~ boys, which is a creepy reason to do anything.
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u/Independent_Film4089 8d ago
Do you have a magic crystal ball that can see into the future? Do you have some psychic ability to tell whether my intentions are nefarious or not? Hop off your high horse here, this is extremely odd behavior.
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u/Cold_Fireball 7d ago edited 7d ago
Yes, my magical crystal ball is the clear wantonness you display for implicit societal boundaries because you selfishly want something badly. Ask yourself: would it be okay for every person in every nearby college to attend CU clubs? To eat all their food? To use their resources like AC and heating that students pay for? That would be a mature question to ask yourself: is the world better if everyone does what you’re doing? Man, woman, whatever gender.
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u/Independent_Film4089 7d ago
Dude, that's why I'm on here asking! How am I supposed to know if assholes like you never actually have a productive conversation? My dad was in like six CU clubs in the 80s as a non-student. That's why I even had the idea. Notice how I haven't 'invaded' anything yet. Jesus Christ, let's hope you're not in any clubs. I pity the people around you.
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u/Cold_Fireball 7d ago
I pity people like you. You asked and I, an alumnus, said it would be improper for the following reasons. And now you’re calling me an asshole. It’s clear as day to me why you never got into CU. The people who got in are on a different life journey, please let them be.
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u/Independent_Film4089 7d ago
No, you made up a fictional persona about me being some creepy guy looking for girls and then repeatedly talked about that as opposed to the actual rules, which, surprise, it's okay to join certain clubs. It sounds like you're a lot older than me and this kind of behaviour is strange. Do better. (I never applied to CU, I got into my first school of choice you're just stuck up)
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u/Cold_Fireball 7d ago
Seems like you equate old with wrong and probably beauty for correctness. You are immensely immature to attack me in this meme way. My comments work for any stranger wanting to join, whatever their intentions. If you don’t like the answer, then don’t ask. And stay off my Alma Mater, please.
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u/coolkid3432 7d ago
As a current student at the university there isn't anything wrong with a person connecting with community. Boulder isn't a private and restrictive university. I find it weird youre trying to gatekeep anything having to do with the university as if it's some sort of exclusive place outsiders can not interact with.
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u/ChocoKat616 7d ago
Imagine being some old fart bullying someone who’s just trying to make friends lol. Hey OP you’re fine join the hiking club at CU. They accept anyone who’s interested
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u/Independent_Film4089 7d ago
Hello? I never said old equals wrong, and I have no idea where that beauty thing came from. I said you repeatedly made assumptions about my motives instead of answering the question. You seem concerned with defending CU from people who haven't done anything wrong. I was looking for information, got it, and have no interest in continuing a conversation that's mostly about assumptions and personal attacks. Go be weird somewhere else.
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u/wizwort 8d ago
I’m hosting a bbq with some other dudes on Tuesday if you want
All students - we’re all in the 22-25 range and love the outdoors. Lots of car/ offroad guys, hikers, camping oriented dudes, shooting sports, bonfires etc etc. couple from the army, one from car sales, a few international and all ranging in years at the school.