Park University

Park University

Parkville, MO, USA
Private
4 Year

Kristina's Review

Review of Park University

from Independence, MO

Describe your college in three sentences.

Very helpful staff that works with you until finances, classes and boarding is accomplished to your liking. The campus setting is fabulous on a bluff over looking the Missouri River, downtown Kansas City with beautiful historic buildings. The campus is ready for you from modernized classrooms, nice athletic center, good food, awesome apartment for dorms, and lots of interesting students to meet from various countries.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Watch for enrollment/financing deadline. Apply to stay in Copley Quad. Be ready to climb lots of stairs and hills. The prospective student visitor days are great.

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

The classes do present a challenge which college is all about. The classes are within reason for homework. Professors are very helpful and release class early if need be so not to waste your time. Figuring out required classes and when they are available is cumbersome.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Copley Quad is a great dorm that is made up of suites. Two dorm rooms connected with a living room and kitchen in between. Rooms and hallways very nice and clean, great laundry area. Rooms are quiet, the sound does not travel through walls. The resident assistants are very helpful and have great personalities.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Food is good for a cafeteria. There are several choices at each meal, usually always find something good, downside is that quality and taste is fair. Plenty of starchy choices. Wish there were more healthy choices. There is no easy way to find out what will be served to make a decision to eat at cafeteria or eat in room.

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

Kansas city is only 10-15 minutes away so that opens up a lot of options from concerts at Sprint Center, Crown Center shops and ice skating, Union Station landmark with special events and Imax theater, River farmers market and antique shops. Just drive a few miles north and there are many restaurants to try and movie theater. Downtown Parkville in walking distance for quaint shops, miniature golf, farmers market, and awesome mark with walking/running trail beside river.

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

This is a great private college that works hard to help you with academic scholarships. The class size is small and campus easy to get around with great living space. Student count is small so it is easy to get to know and trust people.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Part of the campus is underground, built right into the hill. Main castle looking building was built by the first students to help earn their way for schooling.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Great for students that do not want to be overwhelmed by a large campus and would like to interact with their teacher.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

The club and activities are various and you should be able to find one to meet your interest. Really enjoy the Revive contemporary Christian service.

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

Direct number for their help and services. Will take you from your car to dorm late at night which is awesome because parking lots are far and a strenuous walk up the hill. Parking lots are nicely lit and walk ways too. You always see security as you are out and about.