University of Kentucky Top Questions

It rocks on 50 different levels, but you have to come here to see that. UK doesn't get enough national rep.

I wasn't sure how I would like it going in, but the more I stayed there, the better time I had. Almost everyone that I've met has been really friendly, and it's easy to make new friends. I think that, as is true of any other college, its a great and fun place to learn more about your major of choice and make new friends.

I love it. It's a perfect College Town. The Campus and Community screams Blue and White Pride.

My overall opinion of the University of Kentucky is that it is an amazing school. UK offers excellent academic programs, a variety of clubs, and plenty of opportunities for success. The University of Kentucky is neither too small nor too large with a student population close to 25,000 undergraduates. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the university provides students with a college town feel with the amenities of a big city. The University of Kentucky is a college filled with pride and success. However, if horse racing and southern accents are not what you are looking for, then UK may not be for you.

I love the University of Kentucky, the best thing about it is the people, whether they're in Lexington, students, faculty, even the custodians make you feel welcome and part of the family. As for the size I think it's just right for me, coming from Texas, I really didn't want to go to a big school where there's 500 students per class. Partially because I didn't think I'd make that many friends with the fact that I'd probably be sitting next to someone different every time and mainly because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to connect with my teachers as well. The teachers are great, all of them very knowledgeable and considerate to the fact that every student is unique. There hasn't been a teacher yet that wasn't happy to go over tests with me or help me with my papers. Speaking of help... UK offers a lot of free tutoring, both for general subjects and more specific ones.If you do consider Kentucky, know that you will acquire school spirit, even if it's not in your nature. I don't think I've ever been more excited for my school in terms of academics and sports. I think it's because wherever I go to support them I always have a good time. GO BIG BLUE!

The University of Kentucky is so wonderful because everyone who is there, wants to be there. There are so many majors and clubs, so much diversity! But we are all Wildcats. The school spirit is phenomenal, no matter what you do or who you are you bleed blue.

The University of Kentucky is so wonderful because everyone who is there, wants to be there. There are so many majors and clubs, so much diversity! But we are all Wildcats. The school spirit is phenomenal, no matter what you do or who you are you bleed blue. I would change the set up of the campus. I would add more areas to sit down at with friends. And I would fix the obnoxious parking problem (the biggest student complaint). The school size is just right. If you are involved on campus, even though there are over 20,000 students, you will see someone you know around every corner. Lexington is UK. Lexington takes pride in the school and is involved in everything about UK. UK is its own little town, the area consists of the school, the UK hospital, campus housing and campus hangouts. Right outside of our UK town is Lexington, hugging the school tightly. Recent issues are smoking on campus. Smoking has been banned but the rule is not enforced in any way, shape, or form. The administration is so knowledgeable. Every department knows the basics of all departments, and they are completely informed on their specific department. The administration communicates with students at all hours. Professors, counselors, tutors, and faculty email and call back as soon as they get a message from students. They are so willing to help students after hours and to set up individual appointments. If they don't know the answer, they know the person that will.

UK is a public state university, which means it's going to be huge. For some, this may be a bad thing, but it was one thing that I drew me towards it in the first place. I was opposed to going to UK, at first, because had had grown up, literally, right down the block. So I invested a lot of time in looking into small, private schools farther away from home. But, during my visit at Uk, I fell in love. The campus is gorgeous. In the fall all the trees turn yellow and gold and in the spring everything is in bloom. There is a large, diverse student population, but it is not so large that it is intimidating--from the very beginning CampusLife does everything it can to make you feel at home. Not to mention, Lexington, KY is a college town. Everyone wears blue, young and old alike, be it football season or basketball season. Everyone loves their Cats!

UK is very special, because we have managed a sense of balance in nearly every aspect of college life. Lexington is a college town. Meaning, there is UK, then there is the rest of Lexington spreading out around it in every direction. We have our own little cities, with family owned restaurants, student-only housing, and little paw prints drawn on the paths safest to follow, but outside of our little cocoon, we have Lexington, a city with great shopping, all the chain restaurants you ever want, and the horse races, catholic high schools, bowling alleys and of course, Gattitown. We have an amazing small town feel without the sacrifice of having to drive to the middle of nowhere. We also have departmentalized the school so that no one slips through the cracks. While we have over 20,000 undergraduate students, I have never felt like a number. I once mentioned to my advisor I had roommate problems, and she checked on me 3 weeks later, just to make sure I had resolved things. UK is a community. Ask the basketball team, or their twitter. #LaFamilia or #BigBlueNation are common for any post. This is the best thing about my school. I don't know anyone who has attended this college and regretted that decision, and I can say I never considered another school seriously and that is fine with me. This is the best place in the world. If anyone knows what it is like to sit in your friends graduation ceremony, where after the fireworks and the amazing speeches, the band begins to play, "My Old Kentucky Home," and everyone in the room begins to sing, sway, and many even cry, then they would know what it is like to be a part of Kentucky. It is a family, from the President to the undeclared freshman student.

UK is a school full of school pride. Any sports activity is backed completely by the student body. Students here are very loyal to their team and to the school itself. Everyone who goes here loves the school and we are all connected by UK.