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I have not found employment yet with my degree and I graduated in December of 2022. I feel that the university could of offered some career placement or classes for additional certifications we would need to obtain a career in our field of study. Many jobs require additional certifications that cost anywhere from 500-2000 to obtain. I feel that this degree program is great if you plan on going on to medical school, but I don't feel that it helped me advance myself in my career. If anything it actually... Read More has done the opposite due to my gap of employment on my resume.

I attended Kent State University for Early Childhood Education and overall, I had a very positive experience. One of the things I appreciated most about Kent State was the size of the campus. It felt large enough to offer plenty of opportunities, resources, and activities, but not so overwhelming that it was difficult to navigate or feel connected. I was able to quickly become familiar with the campus layout, which made day-to-day student life much less stressful and helped create a comfortable learning... Read More environment. I really enjoyed walking around campus each day.
Another major benefit for me was the hybrid course schedule offered each semester. Having a combination of in-person and online classes gave me flexibility while still allowing me to stay engaged with my professors. The balance worked especially well for managing coursework, field experiences, and my personal work-life. I found that the university did a good job organizing online components so that students could still feel supported and connected even outside the classroom.
The professors in the Early Childhood Education program were also a highlight of my experience. Most of my instructors were knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed. They brought real classroom experience into their teaching, which made lessons practical and relevant rather than just theoretical. I appreciated how encouraging and understanding they were, especially during busy semesters and student teaching preparation. I also really enjoyed where they placed me during my student teaching sessions.

When I first got to Kent State, I wasn't sure what to expect. But the campus alone kind of won me over. It's genuinely beautiful, well-kept, and has this comfortable energy that makes you feel like you belong there pretty quickly.

Academically, my experience was a mixed bag depending on the professor. Some of them were incredible — actually invested in whether you understood the material and willing to meet with you outside of class. Others? You could tell they were just going through the motions.... Read More It's the kind of place where you have to advocate for yourself and not just hope someone notices you struggling.

The social life is there if you look for it. Clubs, events, campus activities — there's genuinely something for everyone. That said, Ohio winters hit hard, and once the cold sets in, things can feel pretty quiet if parties aren't your scene.

One thing I wish someone had warned me about is the cost. The fees add up faster than you'd think, and dealing with financial aid was honestly one of the most frustrating parts of my time there. Not impossible, just exhausting.

But at the end of the day? I don't regret it. I met great people, had professors who genuinely shaped how I think, and left feeling prepared for what came next. Just go in with your eyes open, stay proactive, and Kent State will give back what you put in.

If you're considering Kent State for a business degree I'll give it to you straight. It's a solid school that gets the job done but like anywhere it comes with its highs and lows.
The College of Business Administration is genuinely strong. I appreciated that professors were approachable and seemed invested in my success. The curriculum covers all the fundamentals you'd expect like accounting, finance, marketing and management and its structured in a way that builds on itself as you go.
That said the... Read More program isn't without its gaps. I felt like some areas could push students harder when it comes to preparing for the real world. Networking opportunities exist but you have to be proactive about finding them because they won't always come to you. If you're the type to put yourself out there you'll honestly get a lot more out of the experience.
I didn't love it but didn't hate it. I also just hated school so that may lead to some bias in disliking parts.

Kent State was a very interesting experience. I am from a town about 40 minutes away, and was a good student. I wasn't necessarily sure if I wanted to go to college, but had generous scholarships so I decided to go there.

I was in greek life and in some clubs, including a religious club. It is a big enough school where you can really "find your crowd", which was a little overwhelming for someone who went to a small district with largely the same people for my whole life.

General classes were honestly... Read More very easy. I was initially an accounting major, but switched to psychology. The accounting and business school at kent is above average, and does a great job of connecting you with employers from Cleveland to Akron. The psych classes were a lot of memorize/recall tests, but provides a good general foundation (I do not work in psychology). It's a state school, so there's a lot of smart people, but it's big enough where you NEED to make the best out of the opportunities you find and seek out extra opportunities. I regret not doing research or something similar.

Covid hit in 2020, and everything changed. Virtual classes were obviously not as engaging, but the professors tried their best, and I can tell they cared about getting us the best education possible. I stayed an extra year to do a work study program, which was genuinely the best decision I made. I made a lot of great friends, had a great experience, and was more well prepared for the workforce.

Overall, Kent was a average-ish college experience, with Covid really clouding a lot of that. I wish I picked a more demanding major and picked up some other opportunities, but it is genuinely a good school to go to and gives out a lot of financial aid. Trust me, you do not want to be bogged down in student loans like a lot of other people I know!!

If you are a heterosexual male student, especially if you’re over the age of 29, I would recommend NOT considering this program. I fit those criteria and I can honestly say my time as a student in this program were amongst the worst 2 years of my adult life. This program is dominated (not exaggerating) by young, wife females between the ages of 22 and 28. If you don’t meet those criteria or are not LGBTQ+, you will very much feel like an outsider in every sense of the word. This includes interactions... Read More with most faculty and staff, who clearly prefer interacting with this demographic. On a regular basis I experienced sexism and ageism, or just flat out disrespect and disregard (there were classmates who quite literally wouldn’t speak to me). Finding people to do group activities was always a chore and if I did, most times, it was very clear that person didn’t care to work with me. During Practicum, I struggled mightily to get clients assigned to me while others met their required hours within the first couple of weeks. I was constantly reminded that I was white and male and that I should always verbally acknowledge that when meeting with any client who was not one of those characteristics (this standard did not hold true for my female and/or minority classmates). You’re welcome to check their enrollment numbers and you’ll see that there are only 10% of students who are male and the average age is somewhere around 25. This is not a coincidence.

I had an awful time at Kent. The professors just read the books off PowerPoints. I had an ADA accommodation for missing class due to illness and the teachers would still drop my grade for missing class despite getting good grades on all assignments. Due to my illness I missed class and email the class asking for notes (the teachers didn’t think my health issue was good enough to be provided a note taker like other ADA students) So when I asked the other students for notes someone messaged me anonymously... Read More and told me it was cute when I asked in our previous class for notes but I should waddle my fat ass to class to get the notes myself. I made the professor aware of this and instead of taking any action against bullying, she told me to drop the class. Unfortunately, the drop deadline had passed so when I dropped the class online at her request, I also lost all the money I paid out of pocket to take the course. The omsbuds office would not help and just gave me another list of departments to contact for assistance. They gave me the run around until I couldn’t continue chasing help, answers, or my money because it was too difficult with my job and illness. I graduated but am truly ashamed when I have to tell others that I went to Kent.