Our Location Is Golden

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Okay, everyone, let’s start off by meeting Grae. She’s a pre-med senior studying chemical engineering here at Mines. She’s gonna share a little more about Mines’ hometown of Golden, the perfect location for exploring all Colorado has to offer. Grae, please take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Hi, everyone. When it came time for me to apply to college, I was really torn between wanting to stay close to my family in Colorado, and wanting to explore someplace new. When I had the opportunity to visit campus for the first time, I realized that attending Mines would provide me with the best of both worlds. Golden’s quaint mountain town feel makes it seem like I’m somewhere far from home, but I’m still close enough to go to family dinners and to see my dogs regularly. Golden’s unique location allows me to easily drive into downtown Denver for Rockies baseball games, to Red Rocks amphitheater for concerts, and into the mountains to go skiing and paddle boarding. This is perfect for me because I’m able to keep my job as a mermaid at the Denver aquarium, and discover new hobbies, like rock climbing. I’m also able to participate in internship opportunities at nearby companies who are excited to work with Mines students. During the summer, after my freshman year, I even had the opportunity to work with a company 15 minutes from campus that 3D prints custom medical equipment and has virtual surgical planning. Plus, within walking distance from campus is the heart of downtown Golden. You can get a bite to eat, shop at local businesses, hike South Table mountain, go tubing in Clear Creek, or visit cultural attractions, like the Mountaineering Museum and the Mines Museum of Earth Science. As a student here at Mines, you won’t have any trouble finding ways to fill your study breaks. I feel so fortunate to go to a school that feels like home and allows me to broaden my horizons. As I look back on my college career, I can’t imagine myself anywhere other than at Mines. That’s it for me. Back to you, Alex.

– Grae, thank you for giving us a tour through Golden and sharing all the fun activities you can enjoy around campus and take a break from your studies. This location is absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing that.