University of Kansas Top Questions

KU has a rich tradition of academic excellency combined with a many opportunities for involvement in a small town atmosphere. This mix is hard for a large college to maintain. I have found that getting involved is easy and there are so many potential areas and interest to volunteer in. So far my Freshman year, I have helped with a local blood drive as well as helped with Habitat for Humanity. I have been enjoyed and thrived in my courses and I look forward to what the future holds. KU makes the future possible!

In comparison to other schools, KU is unique in its ability to meet the needs of its students. The university has a wonderful and diverse range of resources that exceed many other schools.

A beautiful campus and respect for other cultures and beliefs.

The campus here at the University of Kansas is breath taking. Just by walking on campus you can really get the feeling of Jayhawk pride from everyone you pass and it is a wonderful feeling to know your apart of that. Coming to KU, you know off the bat that it will be a hard battle unlike some schools that you know will be just as easy as High School. It is good knowing that you can come in being lost and scared and come out 4 years later being the best person that you can be.

The University of Kansas is unique in that here students feel like they are at home, no matter how far away their real home is. There is something for everyone to be involved in, making it easier for students to adjust to college life as they find groups of people they can easily identify with.

KU is an extremely well-rounded school with lots of great tradition. We have great academics, great sports teams, lots of "cultural" activities such as plays and art shows, an awesome live music scene, and a town that is built around the college. This town lives for KU, and it really makes the students feel like part of a family rather than just a school.

It's outstanding basketball team, the school's mascot the "Jayhawk" and it's chant. KU's world famous Rock Chalk Chant evolved from a cheer that a chemistry professor, E.H.S. Bailey, created for the KU science club in 1886.. President Teddy Roosevelt pronounced it the greatest college chant he'd ever heard. Legend has it that troops used the chant when fighting in the Philippines in 1899, in the Boxer Rebellion in China, and in World War II.

The University of Kansas offers a unique campus climate in the middle of the US. With realtively cheep out-of-state tuition, KU has a great diversity of students including a huge percentage of international students. Since KU makes it easy to start a new club of your own (only 3 members and 1 faculty/staff advisor) new groups and opportunities are constantly being brought to campus. KU has a huge endowment directed toward student aid from our supportive, passionate leaders of industry alumni. A gem in the mid-west, KU thrives with diversity.

A good friend of mine explains the hidden secrets of The University of Kansas, the town of Lawrence and the students who live here.

The University of Kansas is "a great place to be!!!"