Kansas State University Top Questions

How conservative it is

I wish that I would have known that I could take classes at a more affordable school and transfer credits to K-State. I would have graduated with the same degree but for a far lower cost.

I wish I had known how easy the transition would be. I was far more ready than I thought I was and the school provides enough support that, even for my friends who were not as prepared, the transition was fairly painless.

Pay the little bit of extra money to live closer to campus. Save money and don't get a student parking pass. While parking seems doable, once everyone is on campus, it's nearly impossible to find. I was late to class several times when I lived off-campus simply because it took me half an hour to find parking and, usually, I ended up parking off-campus anyway. However, don't pay for dorms. They're not worth it, and you can actually be closer to your classes when you live in an apartment off-campus.

Before attending K-State I wish I would have known more about finding ways to find and earn scholarships.

How much my parents would gripe about finances.

Before attending my first semester at Kansas State, I wish I would have known to bring my entire collection of purple wear and gear. People take their purple seriously here! It is the only proper attire for Monday thorugh Saturday, especially for games. You can never have too much purple pride and this really reflects the attitude and love Wildcats have for our school. Every chance there is to shout "EMAW!" or "Go Cats!" is observed in endless ways, wearing t-shirts, sweaters, socks, and face paint is just the beginning.

I wish I would have known what to expect. I was a first generation student so my family could not help with the transition because they did not know what I would be going through. I wish Kansas State University had a class or something to help first generation students with the transition from high school to college.

How much more intense the work-load is compared to high school

You will get out of college what you put into it. If you spend time studying, you will get good grades; if you spend time socializing, you will make lots of friends; if you go out and party then you will make lots of memories and mistakes. Whatever you nurture and pay attention to the most will flourish and that you neglect will wilt.

To join a lot clubs and to take academics very seriously. I wish I would have had a lot more encouraging students in my dorms.

How useful and awesome studying abroad is. I studied in Guatemala in the summer and taught English. I never thought so much could be learned outside of a classroom! Studying abroad is really easy to do early, most students exchange their sophomore year. I had to squeeze it in, but still was able to do it. So I wish someone would tell me to just look into it and do it! It is a life-changing experiment.

I wish someone would have told me to be prepared about how much free time I had. When I first got here I didn't know what to do when I wasn't in class.

how much to study and how much work it takes

I wish I had know more ways to get scholarships or money for school. I wish I had know more about the undergradute programs before going to school. I wish I had know more about the housing and dinning service so that I had know more about the options that there were.

I wish I had known about their radio station. After visiting it with my Mass Communications class I learned how diverse and unique our K-State radio station is. If I had known before I could have enrolled in it in the fall.

Orientation prepared me for most everything, but I guess it is important to know that the weather in Kansas is crazy, so always be prepared for anything!

I wish I had known about more financial aid opportunities that were available to me.

I wish I would have known more about the iCat student tickets. They're better seats at athletic events, but also cost more. However, nothing else sticks out in my mind. Figuring things out is half the fun of being in college and on your own.

I wish I knew more about opportunities to buy discounted books online.