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K-State is a diverse, laid-back school with a lot of school pride. Everywhere you go you see purple, which is the school's color. Football is a big deal at K-State, and our football team is well-known. Furthermore, the school has grown in size, but hasn't become too big. I would say the size of the school is just right. As a new student at K-State, it is easy to meet people because there are so many things to get involved in, and people are so friendly. Just by walking to class, people you don't even know will smile at you. Many students have a hard time their first year being away from home, but students will have a hard time their first year anywhere. I, myself, got very homesick my first year away from home, but by the time the second year rolled around, I felt like I wanted to stay there forever. Last, anyone who attends K-State knows that they are living in a typical "college town." Right next to campus you will find Aggieville, which is two streets worth of bars and shops. Once you are 21, you can go out in Aggieville and bar hop. Sometimes, a couple bars also have "minor nights." K-State also has a big Greek system for anyone interested in joining a fraternity or sorority. However, not everyone in this college town is big on partying, so whether you are big on partying or not, you will be able to find that right group of friends you are looking for. For one of the Big 12 public schools, K-State has amazing academics as well.

Kansas State sort of "saved" me. I was a transfer student so I had a lot of emotions and complications with my transfer. I thought K-State would be too big, but it ended up being something I enjoyed. The atmosphere was something I really enjoyed! Plus, I was opened up to a numerous amount of cultures that I did not know much about. I lived in the residence halls for 3 semesters and loved it! It was a wonderful stepping stone for getting used to the university and I worked at the front desk for a year, too. A wonderful experience. K-State sort of is a college town, but not like my previous school. There is more to Manhattan than just the university, but most Manhattan residents thoroughly support the Wildcats :) Just more pride in "the hat." There are clubs for everyone, organizations, activities, anything you can really think of (and if we somehow don't have it, make it!). It is so easy to get involved and meet people! K-State also has a strong Greek Life, another way for people to get involved! I will always remember giving tours of residence halls and helping people understand and figure out if K-State is right for them. I love helping people through the process, as I know how troubled I was.

Ever since I took my first step on campus as a freshman on the KSU campus in Manhattan, KS, it has been associated with pure happiness for me. From the pride and friendliness of students to the small town feel of Manhattan, I knew it was the right place to be. The location and size of the town is perfect. Close to Kansas City and other major towns, an urban environment isn't far away. However, there are ample shopping opportunities inside town to suit the needs of residents.

Kansas State University is a very opportunistic campus. With over 475 clubs and organizations, nearly 24,000 students, and 9 different colleges it is very easy for students to find their niche. The K-State campus is also very student lead and driven, students are easily able to voice their opinions and make a difference for the future of their campus. K-State has also been voted as the safest campus in the Big 12. I believe that Kansas State University has a place for everyone within the Wildcat family. K-State's campus is in the middle of Manhattan, KS, a true college town. Everyone in Manhattan bleeds purple which is very visible on game days. Kansas State University is also a very well recognized university for academics and involvement. I believe this is one of the nations best universities across the board. K-State offers a great community for students to feel comfortable yet it also has the academic programs and professors that drive students to succeed within their academics. I have never been to a friendlier campus, the faculty and campus feel makes it seem as if you are the only student they are worried about and as a student you get that feeling day in, day out.

Kansas State University is a very opportunistic campus. With over 475 clubs and organizations, nearly 24,000 students, and 9 different colleges it is very easy for students to find their niche. The K-State campus is also very student lead and driven, students are easily able to voice their opinions and make a difference for the future of their campus. I believe that Kansas State University has a place for everyone within the Wildcat family. K-State's campus is in the middle of Manhattan, KS, a true college town. Everyone in Manhattan bleeds purple which is very visible on game days. Kansas State University is also a very well recognized university for academics and involvement. I believe this is one of the nations best universities across the board. K-State offers a great community for students to feel comfortable yet it also has the academic programs and professors that drive students to succeed within their academics. I have never been to a friendlier campus, the faculty and campus feel makes it seem as if you are the only student they are worried about and as a student you get that feeling day in, day out.

Kansas State University is a very opportunistic campus. With over 475 clubs and organizations, nearly 24,000 students, and 9 different colleges it is very easy for students to find their niche. The K-State campus is also very students lead and driven, students are easily able to voice their opinions and make a difference for the future of their campus. I believe that Kansas State University has a place for everyone within the Wildcat family. K-State's campus is in the middle of Manhattan, KS, a true college town. Everyone in Manhattan bleeds purple which is very visible on game days. Kansas State University is also a very well recognized university for academics.

Kansas State University is a very opportunistic campus. With over 475 clubs and organizations, nearly 24,000 students, and 9 different colleges it is very easy for students to find their niche. The K-State campus is also very students lead and driven, students are easily able to voice their opinions and make a difference for the future of their campus. I believe that Kansas State University has a place for everyone within the Wildcat family. K-State's campus is in the middle of Manhattan, KS, a true college town. Everyone in Manhattan bleeds purple which is very visible on game days. Kansas State University is also a very well recognized university for academics.

I love Kansas State University. Everyone here is really friendly and the staff is really helpful! I wouldn't change anything about this place! The school pride is phenomenal here, and so far no controversy against my school has come up. One experience that I will always remember would be going to my first K-State football game!

Coming from out-of-state, I get asked the questions, "Why did you pick K-State" quite often. Though I am asked regularly, my answer is rarely the same because there are many things I like about K-State. The fact that it is a larger university and I can still find everything in the town, and see friends on campus while walking to class is one of the biggest perks to the school. One of my friends just visited from UNL (University of Nebraska at Lincoln) and said, "I know Huskers are proud in their school and the color red, but I think K-State has us beat. I keep seeing purple everywhere I go in this town." That statement is exactly right, the pride of the school does not stop at the edges of campus, the entire town represents the Wildcats and I love the feeling of that.

The first thing that comes to mind when I think about K-State is school pride. There is an immense amount of Purple Pride going on in Manhattan, Kansas. One might say, "Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat." And it's true; once you become a student here, you'll love your Cats forever. Aggieville, which is the heart of Manhattan, along with campus, is a great place to get your school spirit on. There are several restaurants and bars, old and new, packed into a cozy square mile, and everywhere you look you'll see fans and students sporting their purple, all pumped up for the football game that night. Manhattan has a close-knit community feel, and every student can feel right at home at KSU. Manhattan is definitely the ultimate college town. As mentioned above, Aggieville is the center of all the action. It's where everyone goes to meet their friends, grab something to eat, or shop a little. Just driving down the brick roads in Manhattan, you'll see students out on their lawns playing games and enjoying the weekend. Most of the houses that are occupied by students are very old, but this gives them character. During Christmas, you'll see houses with tacky Christmas lights, spelling out "EMAW" (Every Man A Wildcat) on rooftops. Manhattan is defined by Kansas State. Honestly, the only student complaint that I can think of is the parking situation on campus. With the rapid growth in the number of enrolled students each year, our parking lots seemingly get smaller and smaller. It can be very frustrating at times, especially when you're running late to class (assuming you live off campus and drive to class), and there are no parking spots available. Additionally, the cost to purchase a parking pass is pretty hefty. On top of all the other tuition fees, a parking pass is around $100. Other than the parking inconvenience, however, there's not much to complain about!