University of Kentucky Reviews

"Strong clinical psychology program. Supportive psychology faculty. Extensive research program in psychology."

"I cannot express how much my education at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment had impacted my life and my view of the world. I feel that with my degree in Animal Sciences I am extremely prepared for my future and have come to find my passion in life."

"After spending 4 years at this institution, I am pleased to recommend it to anyone that is interested in attending a university in the state of Kentucky. Many say that it is such a large institution, when in reality, most of the classes that are required are small and feel like home. There are wonderful professors in many of the departments, and each helped me prepare for my future career!"

"From the age of 3 I wanted to be a doctor, but in the 10 years since medical school I have found medicine is nothing like I thought I would be. I finished with almost $250,000 in debt, and found a career in a broken system. I am now hoping to go back to school for an MBA program in hopes of using it to change our broken healthcare system from within it. This scholarship will help me do this without expanding my already overwhelming student debt. Ghandi said be the change you wish to see in the world, I will just my new degree to be that change."

"The College of Design at the University of Kentucky gave me the best start to my architectural education. The tuition of the state school was affordable, and I feel that my studies prepared me for a career in architecture. The variety of professors was refreshing. Professors encouraged innovation and pushed creativity. The history course helped me understand where architecture came from and where it needs to go. I enjoyed my time at CoD and honestly feel that it prepared me in the best ways."

"I attended the University of Kentucky from 1991-96 and received my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. My program was outstanding, as I had several professors and instructors with years of experience in the field who were more than willing to help young journalists out. In fact, I got my first job with the help of one of my instructors. I had a News Reporting class, and one of our assignments was for us to spend a certain amount of hours at a media outlet. I wasn't sure what to do, so I asked my instructor for ideas. At the time she was a reporter the Lexington Herald-Leader and asked if I would be interested in doing my hours there. I said "Absolutely." She introduced me to the Community Editor, Jim Durham, who immediately gave me a story. The story ran on the front page of the Community section, and I was asked to come back for an internship that next semester. After serving a pair of internships, I started working part-time in the Sports Department answering phones and typing in results from high school and college games. While doing this, the Sports editor at the time, Gene Abell, would send me out and allow me to cover high school basketball games. I made enough of an impression that I was offered a full-time position as a sportswriter immediately after I graduated. I was in the Sports Media as a sportswriter and TV show host for 17 years, and I always told that story about my News Reporting class when I would speak to college students. (I also taught several journalism classes at UK during my time at the Herald-Leader). Now I am at the University of Louisville's Kent School, pursuing my Master's in Couples and Family Therapy. This $2,500 scholarship would help greatly as a move into the next phase of my career, a career that I'm extremely confident that I can do well at. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, C C"

"The Biology graduate program was fantastic. Though I started the degree in 2014, I had to take a leave of absence after one semester due to a sudden and significant worsening of my military service-connected disabilities. Though school policy says a leave of absence can only last up to one year, they let me take a year and a half to recover enough to return, and I think they would have given me as much time as I needed. When I did finally return, they let me come back at my own pace, taking classes part-time at first. The disability office was great, I never had trouble with the financial office. I didn't do my undergraduate degree here, so there are obviously parts of the school I never had experience with, but as far as the staff goes, I have never had a problem. The student body is not that diverse and the classes have not been particularly challenging or mind-expanding, but still a solid school experience."

"The University of Kentucky and their forestry department is very nice and effective. The department provides the sterling education and training on current issues of forestry and natural resources. They prepared a good forestry technician and natural resource manager for tackling current complex environmental problems."

"I cannot express enough how much my time at the University of Kentucky has impacted my life. The education I received in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment in the Animal Sciences department taught me a lot about the world around me and gave me a insightful perspective about life."

"The program includes a vast majority of professors that focused in DNA repair or DNA oxidation. If you want to study a little more about forensic sciences or environmental toxicology then you will have to take elective courses that will help you to get an inside in those topics. I think it is never a waste of time to complete a PhD. I spend the best time of my adulthood with wonderful young adults like me with the same goals. I will do it again in this same wonderful and beautiful campus. But, I will take those electives in forensic or environmental/field sampling to be able to apply for this positions at this point of my career."

"The University of Kentucky is an excellent college to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. The campus is safe, friendly, and so big that everything you need is there. The school spirit displayed by faculty, staff, and students creates a feeling of connectedness that stays with you beyond your time in school. Being away from home for the first is scary, especially at a university the size of Kentucky's, but it isn't hard to become adjusted and find a home away from home. I recently graduated in May of 2016 and I can't understand how the past four years went by so fast. I truly did make friendships and connections that I expect to last a lifetime."

"The University of Kentucky was a fantastic college to attend for my undergraduate career. The wonderful hodgepodge of people, events, and classes it brought to my life made those four years a time that I'll always be able to look back on with a smile. I never had to worry about being bored at UK; we had a number of different organizations on campus, like a co-ed service fraternity where I made a number of good friends. Until coming to UK, I didn't even realize that such a group existed. The variety and volume of classes offered each semester meant that I was always able to make my schedule work with my busy lifestyle, so I could balance school, friends, and work. Between my classes, my on-campus job, and the clubs I signed up for, I was able to make plenty of friends from outside of my major, like an engineer that I met in an astronomy course or the nursing student who sat next to me in an intro to film course. Within my major, I always felt supported by the professors and graduate students that I met with, going from my first day in Latin 201 until my final semester taking upper-level classes. The curriculum for Classics was strong and creative, (if you've ever been interested in spoken Latin, this is the place to be!) and the professors were not only passionate about their subject but wanted you to feel that passion as well. Overall, I would highly recommend the University of Kentucky to anyone who wants a good college experience for their undergrad years."

"The University of Kentucky prepared me for my career as an athletic trainer. Attending the University of Kentucky for my Master of Science allowed me to examine the athletic training in all capacities. In addition, it gave me ample opportunity to grow as a professional and be able thoroughly think all scenarios. I highly recommend this program!"

"University of Kentucky was one of the best decisions I could have made as an undergrad! I loved the school and the positive energy that was carried throughout the campus! I would recommend anyone to go to that school! I'm excited to continue my education for Grad school at Arizona State University, but if I didn't want a different experience for grad school, I would have for sure went back to the University of Kentucky."

"University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is a stimulating environment that will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in today's pharmacy world. Our curriculum is cutting edge and our professor's are willing to make sacrifices in order for you to succeed. Career counseling and professional development is something this program takes very seriously. Additionally, although the cost of attendance is high, many scholarships are awarded on both a merit and financial need basis. I would highly recommend a tour of our phenomenal facility. I am confident that once you experience UK College of Pharmacy, you will know this is where you want to call home."

"UK is strong community. It provides all the opportunities of a research university including facilities and accommodations but still feels like a small town."

"The professors really care. The campus is beautiful but traffic and parking are rough. Spend time meeting people, those contacts will last forever."

"The University of Kentucky was filled with school spirit and had many campus traditions. This school is excellent if you are seeking a profession that involves research."

"Met great people and faculty, but fought for the program/classes that I needed for my career goals as it wasn't fully available yet"

"Good Business School for Accounting and Finance."