I've only been here for one semester and I've already learned SO much. The professors I have are quality professors that care about their students. Even though the university is of an exceptionally large size, the classes are an average size of 25 students so you can still get one on one with your teacher. There are also tons of resources for learning, including the W.T. Young Library which happens to be gigantic. If you need a quiet place to study, you are guaranteed to find it at the Willy T.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
There is ALWAYS something to do at UK. There are so many clubs and organizations that you can get involved in. If you have an interest in something, UK most likely has a club for it. I would also highly recommend living on campus. It's so much fun and it's an easy way to make new friends and stay involved. Sports are also a big deal here. UK has a very passionate fan base.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
College is expensive... period. It's not that UK has an outrageous price. It's actually significantly cheaper than most colleges. The only thing I was disappointed about was that in order to get any of the scholarships offered by the college, you have to get a 26 on your ACT. If you don't, you have to rely on other forms of scholarship money.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Definitely live on campus for at LEAST one year. It's awesome! Apply early for housing though... or you wont get your assignment until late summer and you definitely wont get the dorm you want. GET INVOLVED! There are so many opportunities to do this, don't worry. Take advantage of resources like The Study (free tutoring), W.T. Young Library, and the Johnson Center (AMAZING physical fitness facility). Also... don't buy a weak umbrella... it will be destroyed by the Patterson Office Tower Wind Tunnel in seconds! haha
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Anybody! UK is VERY diverse and offers opportunity for any kind of student.
I've only been here for one semester and I've already learned SO much. The professors I have are quality professors that care about their students. Even though the university is of an exceptionally large size, the classes are an average size of 25 students so you can still get one on one with your teacher. There are also tons of resources for learning, including the W.T. Young Library which happens to be gigantic. If you need a quiet place to study, you are guaranteed to find it at the Willy T.
There is ALWAYS something to do at UK. There are so many clubs and organizations that you can get involved in. If you have an interest in something, UK most likely has a club for it. I would also highly recommend living on campus. It's so much fun and it's an easy way to make new friends and stay involved. Sports are also a big deal here. UK has a very passionate fan base.
College is expensive... period. It's not that UK has an outrageous price. It's actually significantly cheaper than most colleges. The only thing I was disappointed about was that in order to get any of the scholarships offered by the college, you have to get a 26 on your ACT. If you don't, you have to rely on other forms of scholarship money.
Definitely live on campus for at LEAST one year. It's awesome! Apply early for housing though... or you wont get your assignment until late summer and you definitely wont get the dorm you want. GET INVOLVED! There are so many opportunities to do this, don't worry. Take advantage of resources like The Study (free tutoring), W.T. Young Library, and the Johnson Center (AMAZING physical fitness facility). Also... don't buy a weak umbrella... it will be destroyed by the Patterson Office Tower Wind Tunnel in seconds! haha
Anybody! UK is VERY diverse and offers opportunity for any kind of student.