University of Kansas Top Questions

Classmates are from all walks of life!

My classmates at the University of Kansas are not only extremely supportive and friendly, but there is always someone looking to study, watch movies, party, etc.

My classmates are intelligent and can get the job done in class but also enjoy exciting weekends around town.

My classmates are unique people from a wide array of backgrounds and places. As a result, one can learn and experience many different things just from talking and communicating with them. Also, I would describe my classmates as people that are dedicated to the learning environment, and desire to learn and expand their ways of thinking as much as possible. A great deal can be learned from this mindset, and it is a motivational factor to expand one's own way of thinking.

Most of my classmates are hardworking, determined young people. Of course there are a few that are able to succeed in courses without working themselves into the ground, but that's to be expected. Most of the people I have met through my courses are willing to work hard to achieve good grades, they are all working towards their futures, and push themselves each and every day.

The University of Kansas has a student body that can be summed up quite simple as one with a strong sense of tradition and unity.

The students I go to class with are all (or mostly all) very apt to learn and pay attention and respect the professor. Most are also very friendly, offering help if asked. Some even go to the trouble of emailing everyone one in the class to help distribute notes to those who need or schedule study groups for upcoming exams. I find it easy to interact in classrooms with students at the University of Kansas.

My classmates are friendly and sociable.

Different groups of people act the same inside of their grups. Easy to ID different kinds of people.

My classmates during my undergraduate study were a mixed group. There were many people that only went to college because it was expected of them - they were the individuals who put the most emphasis on partying and social life. Then there were the opposite bunch who were in college to better themselves professionally and preparing themselves for the working world. Then there were the group who balanced the two - I was a part of this group. The most successful students are ones who can take school seriously but still have fun while attending.

They are the friendliest bunch of opinionated people that I have ever met- never a dull moment.

My classmates are diverse in multiple areas of backround life and academics.

My classmates are diverse, social, and willing to help each other.

My classmates are smart, fun, and outgoing and are not afraid of asking questions or helping others.

My classmates are diverse.

I have many classmates so it is hard to describe them all, but they are predominately of Caucasian decent.

Most of my classmates are nice and are willing to help one another.

My classmates were the epitome of diversity, not just in race, but in ideas and backgrounds.

My classmates are from all around the world and are a constant source of knowledge, assistance and fun who never fail to amaze me with their many characters and talents.

friendly and fairly driven

Overall because I am a biology major and take primarily science classes, I would describe my classmates as intelligent, engaging, assertive, hysterical, and helpful.

My classmates can be quite annoying at times

There are all kinds here: partiers, academics, foreign exchange students, wicca, boheme, anything you can think of, it's here -- if you want to go out there and meet people, there are tons of different ones to meet.

My classmates are very diverse. Each of my classes is filled with many differnet students coming from differnet backgrounds and different ages. At my school, you meet a variety of people and have many opportunities to learn about differnent cultures.

Free-thinking and fun-loving Jayhawks.

They are kind of lazy and look for the easy way out, but this describes the typical college student, not just KU students. The honors classes tend to have much more interesting discussions during class just because students are more engaged and willing to listen. Overall, though, students at KU are very friendly and fun-loving, and always make for an interesting conversation.

Jayhawks through and through.

Some are really smart, some try real hard and others are just dumb and lazy.

My classmates are very focused on school and tend to do well in the classes I take. The fact that the classes I take our difficult makes it hard not to compete with classmates.

There is a large variety of students. Some are very friendly, while some keep very quietly to themselves. You can fit into whichever group you choose.

Friendly and fun to be around; also very helpful.

They are friendly, and usually always ready to help you if needed.

My classmates are kind, intellegent, fun, and very willing to share their knowledge.

I feel like racial, religious, LGBT, and other groups on campus band together to support each other. There are lots of groups people can join that would pertain to their interests and it's a way of fitting in and feeling accepted somewhere. I don't know that any student would really feel out of place at KU, I feel like the student body is a very diverse student body and most everyone can find a place to fit in at. Most students wear comfortable clothing like t-shirts and jeans or sweatpants and others dress up and accessorize.

I have honestly never experienced any racial tension on campus but that doesn't mean its non-existent. At certain bars you can tell when some of the snobby students don't think you belong there but it hasn't ruined my experience in college one bit. There are so many different groups of students on campus I would find it hard to believe that somebody couldn't find a place to feel comfortable in. As long as you don't like Missouri you'll fit right in. There is a big rivalry between our schools which is fueled by a predominantly Kansas populated student body. Others come from all over; usually from Chicago, Minnesota, California, Texas, Nebraska and St. Louis. As far as campus apparel I have seen so many different outfits it would be impossible to list them all. When I am getting ready for class I grab a pair of athletic shorts, KU t-shirt and my flops or Air Force's and head to class ready to learn! I don't judge by clothing because everyone is different and has a different style, that's why we are so diverse in personalities.

The only type of student who could feel out of place is somebody who is not very sociable. Increasing numbers of students come from the greater Kansas City area & Midwest though there is a wide variety of international students. Most prevalent background on campus are middle-upper class white.

My classmates are very friendly and helpful.

They are friendly people, looking to leave with more than they came in with.

My classmates are dedicated to their subject matter. I feel like they are more dedicated in general because they are engineers and therefore are more challenged in the classroom. We study hard in groups and find ways to spend time letting off steam after we finish our work. I think all of my classmates will be likely to find great jobs after college.

My classmates are amazing and I have several of them in most of my classes that are related to my major which makes it easier for me to connect with them and make long lasting connections.

My classmates are driven and ambitious, but they definitely know how to 'work hard and play harder.'

My class at the University of Kansas is motivated, hard working, fun, and open minded.

The students with whom I attend the majority of my classes are generally well-rounded individuals; they take pride in the work they do, the fact that they attend the University of Kansas, and are driven towards academic and post-graduate success while allowing plenty of opportunity for leisure, recreation, and other manner of social exploration.

My classmates are amazing, we're always there to help each other.

My classmates are very diverse.

Some are too quiet, some are too loud, some are just right

My classmates are usually pretty friendly and acedemically engaging.

If you are willing to open up and talk with others, they usually talk back to you, and you realize they are at school for the same reasons.

Every single person at this university is their own individual person; I would never have dreamed I could go to a school in which everyone was so friendly and had such enthusiasm for the community around them.

If you are looking for a tightly-knit and school spirited community, look for a school with a hard_core sports team.