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Kent State University - Off the Record

The prospective college student’s antidote to the Princeton Review doldrums.
186 pages of real insider information to help you decide if this is the right college for you.
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Kent State University Students Tell It Like It Is

'I chose Kent State because people had been killed there. At least they hadn't died of boredom.'
-David Sedaris, author

To ensure you won't die from boredom during college, think of College Prowler's guide on Kent State University as your survival guide with straightfoward, readable tips on what Kent is really like.

Here are a few tips from current students on how to make the best of your years at Kent:
  • Skipping class is an addiction?nay, a disease. Don't get in the habit of doing it, or you'll never stop.
  • Keep your dorm's door open occasionally to meet some people on your floor.
  • Don't go home every weekend.
  • Move on with your life; don't dwell on what you did or did not do in high school.
  • Start studying in advance?that way, you aren't up all night the day before an important exam.
  • Never put a party before your academics.
Most of all, we at College Prowler understand that you want to make the best of your time at college, so we are here to help, offering you an insider's look into Kent State before you even step foot onto the campus.

Here are a few events that happen throughout the year that you won't want to miss:

FlashFest: Every spring semester, Kent State hosts FlashFest, a festival complete with inflatable rides, activities, games, and live music?typically featuring a major headlining band.

Portfolio: Every year, the fashion merchandising and design majors put on a fashion show called Portfolio, which showcases some of the best designs in the department. The show takes place in mid-April and is a very big deal on campus. Tickets sell out quickly, so if you really want to go, get your tickets early.

Dave Sedaris did have a point. Many people still memorialize the fateful day, and each year, hundreds of people descend upon Kent State's campus on May 4 to remember the infamous shootings that took place in 1970.

Yet, Kent State is a very safe place to attend school. As one student pointed out:

'It's one of the safest campuses in the country. Everywhere you go at night, you see the guys with yellow shirts waiting to protect you with flashlights.'

Live it up at Kent State!

Find out if Kent State University has something for you, straight from the students' mouths.

Visiting campus isn't enough.

Read our Kent State insider's guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years.

Discover if Kent State is Right For You.

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