KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Overview

Known for its strengths in agriculture, Kansas state university is a large public university in the Midwest. the school. Divided into mine colleges, provides a fair amount  of academic variety and a lively campus scene that turns purple on football game days.  Located in Manhattan, Kansas , about 55 miles west of  Topeka, the campus features architecture ranging from limestone to red brick. k-state  students are generally spirited about their school, swearing by the friendly Midwestern vibe of the people and proud of the great college town so abundant with popular  bars and coffee shops.

Academic

KSU offers 202 majors with each college having its own university general education. though course requirements vary by specific college, most have requirements in English/writing, math, and foreign language; all requirements are in place to ensure adequate breadth of learning at k state through ''the diversity of knowledge and the ability to make connections between disciplines.'' despite the large student body, students say that professors are easy to get in touch with and responsive to their needs. Additionally, each student receives a faculty member as an academic advisor. Among the strongest programs available at  k state  are agriculture, architecture planning and design, and veterinary medicine. Kansas state university's honors programs offer motivated students the chance to tackle several disciplines at once and conduct original research. Honors program students take special classes and work with the university' top professors while combining their interests and experience to write an honors  project or thesis in any field of study. To be eligible for admission, students must have a minimum 3.75 GPA , an ACT  store of 28 or above, and complete short entrance application.

The schools of leadership studies is another special learning opportunity at k state: a chance to pursue an interdisciplinary  minor in  leadership studies as well as to explore and apply leadership theories across academic  disciplines. PILOTS,  a year-long freshman retention program that provides academic structure, assists new students in making a strong connection to the campus community during a sometimes overwhelming transition . with small class  sizes, access to faculty, free tutoring  , peer assistants  , and leadership training, students who are seeking guidance  for early academic success cam find the support they need. Kansas state offers study abroad  opportunities in nine different countries: Australia, Canada,  France  Germany, Ireland , Italy , japan, Spain, and the U.K.. in addition to traditional study abroad, the university  also  offers faculty led and  exchange  program. Because of the  two way flow of students ,the exchange program is a cost effective program that  makes different universities  around the world available to interested students. The career center on campus is another available  resource for students looking for professional guidance. However, cost students report that the large alumni database is the most useful tool when searching for a job. '' I know a couple of grads who got their first jobs basically because the were k state alums,'' affirms a student.