Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS, USA
Public
4 Year

Cheryl's Review

Review of Fort Hays State University

from Hays, KS

Describe your college in three sentences.

Unique upper level opportunity for a cutting edge education.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

If you are not interested in going to class and are looking for a university to party at....FHSU will fit into that category. The drinking is out of control. I am here to learn, and graduate summa cum laude. People can still pass, by not caring...but, your future depends on what you put in to your education.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

I find the classes challenging. To get an A you must work for it. Once you are in the upper level classes, the academic rigor obviously increases. If you want to learn, come to FHSU.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

I live at home, as I am 49 years old. My young friends who do not like to party and are at school to learn and get good grades, do not like the dorms. The people who live to party, love the dorms.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

I do not dine at FHSU. I'm told the food is great. They have a Starbucks in the dining area.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

This is a small college town. Many students get drunk alot. Other healthy things to do for fun are: friz bee golf, golf, there is a gym on campus, a pool on campus, movies, shopping, we have amazing parks, pic-nicking, tennis, great shops down town, Semolinos is amazing. Hays has a roller hockey rink, and a aquatic park.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Fort Hays State is truly the most value for your dollar. The level of education is superior. The cost is the lowest I know of.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

I love the campus because is an amazing mix of cultures. People are friendly and courteous, even to a 50 year old.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Ag students, nursing students, radiology students, psych students, English students. We have a strong foreign language dept. FHSU is a great match for all students. Students interested in studying abroad, this is the school for you. There are numerous opportunities.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

I couldn't possibly list them all. If you have an interest, we have a club. I am only a member of the National Collegiate Scholars, and the FHSU Honor's Society. I have friends in music, rodeo, agriculture, pre-med. foreign language. I love FHSU.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

I'm not involved, but it has a strong presence at FHSU.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

I have lived in Hays 20 years. Prior, I lived in Los Angeles. There is little to no violent crime in Hays. There have been two rapes on campus this year. Which is the first, that I know of. The President has taken it very seriously and has offered self defense classes. Hays is a safe and cozy place to live and go to college. I'm grateful for the opportunity. Fort Hays State has their own police, not security, police.