So, why did you choose CSU?
We were curious, so we convinced some new students to take a break from lugging boxes to their new rooms during move-in to tell us why they decided to become part of the Ram Family.
![Kady Blecha Longmont Undeclared](http://source.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Kady-BlechaSQUARE-300x300.jpg)
Longmont
Undeclared
“A lot of my relatives went to CSU and I’ve always loved the mascot (CAM the Ram) and the school colors. This is the only campus I toured – I loved it, so I just decided to come here.”
![Elizabeth Jones Greeley Undeclared](http://source.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Elizabeth-JonesSQUARE1-300x300.jpg)
Greeley
Undeclared
“I really liked the environment when I came on my campus visit. I looked at other schools but once I visited here I knew this was the right place.”
![Ryan Scott Aurora Biochemistry](http://source.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Ryan-ScottSQUARE1-300x300.jpg)
Aurora
Biochemistry
“I really liked the environment and the city when I came on my visit. I knew this would be a great place to meet new people and experience new things, especially in the outdoors. CSU just stood out for me because it wasn’t too big and it had a great variety of things to do.”
![Claire Callaway Wheaton, Ill. Undeclared](http://source.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Claire-CallawaySQUARE1-300x300.jpg)
Wheaton, Ill.
Undeclared
“I was really taken by the aesthetics – it’s really beautiful here. The school is really cool – it’s so green! – and I love the town. Plus, my uncle went to school here and he loved it. Everyone I’ve talked to who went to school here loved it. So, it seemed like a great place to be.”
![Joy Caraway Denver Sociology/Criminology](http://source.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Joy-CarawaySQUARE1-300x300.jpg)
Denver
Sociology/Criminology
“I liked the size of the school. I never really wanted to go to CU-Boulder, and I came here twice to visit and I really liked the vibe here. I know that sounds very Coloradan, but I really liked it. Everyone’s really friendly, CSU has the major I was looking for, and there is a great study abroad program here. It felt right and it had everything I was looking for.”
![Malik Clark Denver Business](http://source.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Malik-ClarkSQUARE-300x300.jpg)
Denver
Business
“I’ve wanted to come to CSU since I was small. I’ve always followed the sports teams here. I came here on a school visit when I was in 8th grade and I really liked it. I also looked at CU and USC (University of Southern California), but I just really liked it here.”