Caitlyn
Being a Colonel means you are apart of a great community. We are in the middle of a small town that cares considerably about watching their students succeed. On game day, you can almost guarantee that everyone in town will be wearing maroon. Feeling like you are apart of something bigger than a student body that is just there to get an education, was one of the main reasons why i chose to pursue my degree at Eastern Kentucky University. I feel like i am "at home" while i am here.
Hope
I really enjoy how diverse my school is and also the size, it really makes you feel like you're in what I call "The Eastern Family." They have many differect activities, clubs, and various opprotunities to explore.
Karyn
This school has many unique majors (aviation, fire and safety, ect.) so it attracts a variety of people there. Also, this school has low tuition so there tend to be more down-to-earth people here rather than rich kids who have mommy and daddy pay for school.
Lindsay
EKU is very involved in promoting diversity on campus. Other schools that I looked at didn't seem as invested in educating their students about diversity or how students could get involved in some sort of diversity program.
Mikyla
The size is unique. I considered many larger schools, but this one feels more like a community. Everyone gets to interact and you always can find someone you know or recognize where ever you are.
Joseph
They really are behind and helpful with their students in finding a job after college.
Sarah
EKU had the program I was looking for and they were well-known for it. I knew it would be a good fit for me. The town was bigger than my tiny hometown, but not big enough to throw me into "culture shock." The campus was just beautiful and friendly.
Charis
Eastern Kentucky University has the best pizza I have ever eaten. There are 6-10 places in Richmond, Kentucky to order pizza from and by far the on-campus eatery is the most delicious.
Brittany
To tell you the truth, I have loved EKU since I was in middle school. It is class to home but far enough away at the same time. I love all of my class on campus and the teacher are great.
Deborah
It is very compact, which allows plenty of time to cross campus to classes. Very rarely do you have to cross a busy street, increasing safety. It is only 20-30 minutes south of a major city, so you can live in a quite community while still being able to enjoy the pleasures of a large city. The community is very tight knit, and you get to know your teachers and fellow students well.