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University of Nebraska at Kearney Reviews

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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Erin from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes are all small and the professors are good at teaching. I really feel like the professors know what they are talking about, one of my professors wrote the text book we use in class. Not only are the classes are small so the professor knows everyone by their name, but he gets to know each student and the best way to help them student succeed.
    Am enjoying being here

    The atmosphere here is amazing, everywhere I go I receive a smile. The school is big enough to always be meeting new people and small enough to see a familiar face or two on the way to the cafeteria. In the dorms, a person could always find a new friend. Everyone keeps their door open when they are just hanging out in their room and people like to wander the halls and just to find open doors and make a new friend.
    Bang for the buck

    There are so many scholarships you can apply for you won't need to worry about money. I feel like the qualifications to obtain a full-ride here are lower than the average college. As far as room and board, there are always activities funded by the room and board fees it is crazy. There are things like dances, doughnut hole eating contests, parties, prizes, and many other things. It is worth it, I promise.
    Tips for prospective students

    Join a club, sport, sorority, fraternity, or something. If you are not very athletic but you have always wanted to try something, we have a bunch of intramurals including volleyball, flag football, and even inner-tube water polo and broom ball.
    Great for these types of students

    For any student that is friendly and willing to make a ton of friends.

  • 0 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Kali from North Platte, NE

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • Evelyn from Kearney, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    UNK is honestly a home away from home type of college. Its big enough to offer all sorts of activities and ways to be involved but small enough to say meet great friends and be recognized by your professors. UNK has helped me grown in so many levels and I absolutely love it here!
    Tips for prospective students

    Some tips for new students would be to try and talk to your professors and not being afraid to ask for help. Procrastination should be avoided, instead write down all of your major quizes, papers, exams on an agenda and check it regularly. Don't feel dumb for attending the tutor center its better to have a good grade in that hard class than just barely passing it. Try to be as involved as possible and don't be afraid to take new positions or leadership roles. It looks terrific on your resume trust me!!
    Academic Rigor

    The teachers really push you. They don't expect anything but the best from you. They are aware of how hard it is to be a college student but also know the types of topics to discuss with you in order to prepare you for the future.
    Dorm Life

    I really liked how friendly and inviting everyone is. Dorm life was fun because you could walk down the hall and say hi or ask for the notes you missed or study together. It builds a sense of community and how to cooperate with your future room mates.
    Food and Dining

    Food and Dining was pretty good. UNK has a diverse population of students so if you are up for Chinese or Subway or maybe pizza you will find it. The staff is pretty friendly and if you have a request for something special it can totally happen, plus the deserts are awesome.
    What to do for fun

    UNK offers so many great events from huge concerts like the one we have every year from All American Rejects and other big bands. Every dorm offers small events like ice cream socials, dances, poker nights, or even doughnut eating contests. There is also outdoor games and movies to watch. We have an excellent weight room and indoor pool. If sports are your thing our football stadium is super legit as well as our indoor gym, so supporting the Lopers is always fun.
    Bang for the buck

    The price is not bad for such great education
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Located near campus we have the Frank house. We also have the West Center, which is the biggest building and the oldest. It used to be a medical center. There are also the famous ghost tunnels deep under the campus.
    Great for these types of students

    Any!! Specially if you want to experience diversity and a sense of community.
    Clubs and Activities

    You can find anything!! From clubs about your major such as the Elementary club to interest level like photography or sporty like intramurals.
    Greek Life

    As part of a Latina Greek Organization (Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc.) I totally recommend joining one. I've met so many wonderful ladies and worked on so many community service projects. We also work together with the other Greeks on campus to make our community a better place, to raise our gpa's and be great role models. The whole stereotypes that exist about Greek life are not true. With my sorority we have to keep our grades up and one of our activities that we are required to do is study hours at the library so If am not in class people can find me at the library or doing any other community service event.
    Campus Safety

    People are always up and about, plus its a small campus so it feels pretty safe to me.

  • Abby from Pierce, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I have enjoyed my experience here in Kearney. The campus has good location and is not too big or too small. I'm glad with the many opportunities available at UNK.
    Tips for prospective students

    I would recommend this college to anyone. I would encourage people to take advantage of the many opportunities and activities made available to students as well as campus services. Everyone is very friendly and helpful if you ask for help.
    Academic Rigor

    Education goals depends on classes that will be taken. It is nice that you can work one on one with an advisor to help make the process easier. You can also organize a schedule that works best for your lifestyle.
    Dorm Life

    It was fun to meet new people in the dorms the first year. Once I moved off campus I realized I didn't interact with other people near as often.
    Food and Dining

    The food and dining services are great to have nearby the dorms or close if you want to grab a bite to eat in between classes.
    What to do for fun

    Many clubs, groups, intramurals, activities, etc. that you can participate in. I liked doing intramural sports as well as the various concerts, hypnotist, etc. that is held on campus for students to attend.
    Bang for the buck

    I feel like my education is very high quality and worthy.

  • Elizabeth from Kenesaw, NE

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    I think UNK is a welcoming place. The campus is well attended, faculty is genuinely nice and very helpful. I would love to come here because I know I will have a better experience and education than the last college I attended.
    Academic Rigor

    My goal is to pursue a degree in social work. I would like to either work in a boys town or help disadvantaged children. UNK looks like they have a good program and would help me in any way I need to achieve my goals.
    Dorm Life

    I am not currently attending UNK right now. I plan on going here in the fall. Right now I am attending Central Community College in Hastings. I had previously lived in the dorms the first semester; I did not have a very good experience there.
    Food and Dining

    The food and dining here is very assessable and good. I would come to the campus for different events in high school and we would go to the cafeteria and eat; I was very pleased with the amount of food they had available and how clean it was.

  • Shelby from Kearney, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    university of nebraska at kearney is the most welcoming college i visited. after spending a semester at another college, i knew unk was the best place for me to be and i was not wrong. i couldn't be happier with my experience here.
    Tips for prospective students

    do no be afraid to go to the library! they want you to go.
    sometimes, a nap in the morning is necessary to get through the rest of the day.
    take summer classes, they are much more relaxed and it is less stressful having a single class instead 4 to 6.
    Academic Rigor

    the professors all to try challenge the students. a task may seem impossible, but if you put in the effort and aren't afraid to ask for assistance, nothing is impossible.
    Dorm Life

    i prefer living off campus, but my semester in the dorms here was a huge step up from my other experience. the resident advisers try very hard to involve everybody.
    Food and Dining

    many people complain, but considering the food is made in bulk, it is pretty good. plus there is quite a bit of variety.
    What to do for fun

    lpac has a lot of different and fun events for students, such as a hypnotist and musical performances. also, the theater department holds different performances throughout the year.
    Bang for the buck

    i definitely do not regret transferring here mid-year. i am so much happier with my college experience than i had been before.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    unk has an annual hypnotist and many fairly well-known band performances.
    Great for these types of students

    every type
    Clubs and Activities

    there are clubs for most, if not every, majors.
    Greek Life

    they are close to center campus and are very close knit.
    Campus Safety

    students can call for a campus security escort if they feel uncomfortable walking around campus at night

  • Jenna from Pleasanton, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i would rate the university of nebraska kearney at a 7. it is a very good college especially for teacher education. a few areas to work on is communication within departments and between all the different areas.
    Tips for prospective students

    i would recommend unk to any student. they have great teachers that actually care about the students and their grades.
    Academic Rigor

    there is a lot of academic rigor especially depending on your area of study. the business and technology area is challenging.
    Dorm Life

    i have never lived in the dorms here?
    Food and Dining

    the food and dining is decent. they have made tons of changes to the student union and the choices there are to chose from when living on campus.
    What to do for fun

    in kearney there are many things to do for fun. they have a bowling place, the big apple, shopping center, walking/biking trails, many parks. the campus also has tons of activities for students to be involved in for both recreation and work.

  • Lindsay from Kearney, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    unk has interesting class. i love all the people that i live with. professors are very helpful.
    Tips for prospective students

    get to know your roommate before you move in together. familiarize yourself with the general layout of the campus. go to the activities designed to help you make friends--they do work.
    Academic Rigor

    the classes are challenging, but the professors help you if you ask/need it.
    Dorm Life

    love dorm life. i have tons of new friends now. i also got an excellent roommate.
    Food and Dining

    the food is really good, and the cafeteria has a lot of variety. there's also a burger place, chinese place, and a subway in the same building as the cafeteria. if you're in a hurry, there's a place called outtakes that lets you take some stuff to go.
    What to do for fun

    in kearney, there are movie theaters, an ice skating rink, a mall, lots of stores, and tons of other fun stuff.
    Great for these types of students

    students who want to be academically challenged. the classes range in size, but usually they are about twenty-five people or less. for example, my astronomy class last semester had around fifty people, but my psychology class this semester has four people.
    Clubs and Activities

    way too many clubs or activities to list. just check out the school website.
    Greek Life

    my roommate is in a sorority, and she seems to love it.
    Campus Safety

    i feel totally safe walking across campus alone at night. there are stations set up around campus that have an emergency button that you can push if you need help. there is also a program that lets you call a unk campus police officer and they will escort you somewhere if you don't feel safe for any reason.

  • Elizabeth from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    unk is a great school! the professors are friendly, but challenge their students. there are also a lot of social activities on and off campus.
    Academic Rigor

    the professors push their students to succeed and teach lots of great things. they are also friendly and available when students need help.
    Dorm Life

    the dorms are ok, most students leave on the weekends. however, people are nice and you can meet great people. the staff are always friendly and helpful.
    Food and Dining

    the food is not the greatest. however, when you look around you can always find something great to eat.
    Bang for the buck

    this school has a great tuition price and you get the professors teaching every class. if you are interested in research there are opportunities for undergraduates.

  • Brittany from Kearney, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    UNK has a diverse student population. It is a fun school that will give you a great education. There are many different ways to get involved on campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you don't like your first academic advisor, it is easy to choose a new advisor in the Memorial Student Affairs Building.
    Academic Rigor

    Some of the general education classes are only valuable if you make them valuable, but the upper level classes are great!
    Dorm Life

    I transferred here and I have always lived off-campus, so I cannot say much about dorm life.
    Food and Dining

    I do not eat on campus often, but when I do, I have over 100 different choices of main dishes, desserts, and side dishes every day.
    What to do for fun

    Several different clubs host movie nights on campus and there are campus concerts and events every year.
    Bang for the buck

    I feel like I get what I need from this university.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    I love the Fireside Lounge. It is great for hanging out, club meetings, and the Fireside Chats that UNK hosts once a month.
    Great for these types of students

    UNK is great for all types of students.
    Clubs and Activities

    UNK has a huge number of student clubs and organizations and the events are always great.
    Greek Life

    I know the Greek system on campus is fairly active, but I am not involved in it.
    Campus Safety

    Campus safety is good for the most part, but there are more petty thefts than I expected.

  • Dawn from Elwood, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Just go for it,,, it's so worth it.
    Great for these types of students

    The college of education has been amazing,, love it!