University of Kentucky Top Questions

What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

Aspen

The lack of student aid given. Like, jeez out-of-state is not pretty. If you're in-state, no problem. Tuition is definitely covered. But $22,000 out-of-state is a pain in the arse.

Jonathan

The most frustrating thing about my school would have to be the parking situation for students living on campus. My school has designated areas on campus for students on campus, commuters, and for the employees. However, unless you live in a certain dormitory, you will most likely be parking at the football stadium, located on the complete southern point of campus, which could become a thirty minute walk for some students.

Ryan

This school is expensive, and it is expensive because it is more of a business than a school. The university of Kentucky will accept your application because they want your money, not because they want you or anyone to succeed. The only success i feel that this University cares about is their own financial success. Apart from that, The Greek life on campus is borderline out of control. Saturday nights are wild and sunday mornings are filled with streets lined with alcohol containers. These students are paying for a social life and to fatten the wallets of the higher ups.

Karen

There were too many graduate assistants teaching the undergraduates.

Mency

The most frustrating thing about my school is not all of the professors at Uk are very approachable. Most of them say the would love to help out a student, but when you approach them, they're cold and sometimes bluntly rude.

clifford

The most frustrating thing in college is trying to find alternatives to alcohol that other kids can get involved in. As a guy I think it’s hard to find something that is “cool” to do that could get others involved that that can get them away from the dangers of drinking especially all the underage college kids. Personally I started Nerf Battles with a lot of the guys who live in dorms and that is something that seems to work, my friends think it’s a lot more fun to shoot someone than to pass out at a party.

Jessica

The most frustrating thing about the school is their policy on faculty/staff-student relationships. By the book, as long as the paid member is not grading the student, dating is a go. But it is frowned upon morally. I agree with the relationship being a no-go if grades are involved, but I believe that even if grades aren't involved if the faculty/staff memeber screws a student over, they should be held accountable. I also believe that if the paid member and student have a good-standing romantic relationship, then people shouldn't look down at it.

Gina

Parking!!!! Parking passes are expensive. Lots are sometimes far away from where you'd like to park and the parking police are relentless! Chances are you will rack up your fair share of tickets here at the University of Kentucky.

Klayton

The lack of quality teachers. Most teachers seem to have their own agenda, and don't take the time nor the energy to provide the quality education they should, especially in the introductory courses.

Kierra

I would have to say walking to class in the cold weather. Some of the classes are not very close to where I stay at on campus so having to hike to a class when it is very cold and snowing really stinks and sometimes makes you not want to go but you have to if you want the good grades.

Krysta

The most fustrating thing about school is that it tends to be hard to remember that its not like highschool and that you have to stay focused and on tasks and don't have im to procrastinate no matter how easy it may be.

Anna

My school seems to be greek run socially. I could have joined a sorority but I don't want to be a fake taned, sweat pant wearing clone. Alos they treat their athletes like gods. The basketball players get special treatment includung personal tutors, a special million dollar dorm with private bathrooms and dinning hall.

Brooke

It is very big. There is a lot of traffic and a lot of people. It is easy to feel lost and unknown.

Josiah

The price to attend my school is pretty fustrating cause I have to work to try and make ends meet to stay in college.

Jerron

The most frustrating thing about my school is that the campus maps are not really that well-drawn out, and that can be a pain when looking for your new classes on such a big campus.

Chelsey

The most frustrating aspect of the University of kentucky is the obsession with greek life. As a freshman I rushed, under the incentive of moving into the dorms a week early. Everyone made greek life seem like the only way to get involved but instead it just emphasized that all undergrads here want to do is drink and party.

Tabatha

While there are a few frustrating things, I'd say the most frustrating thing is not having enough parking for students that is affordable. I live off campus so there are a limited number of places I can park and all of them are over $300 for a permit for the year. I don't get enough financial aid to cover this extra charge.

Molly

Parking and Transportation Services

Amanda

The most frustrating thing about my school is that there is very little parking available to students. For someone who lives off campus, it can be very difficult to find a parking spot every day.

Jennifer

There are multiple times when you will have multiple tests in a week or even a day.

Allison

Its difficult to speak to actual professors they usually send you to their teachers assistants which are not always very helpful.

Kyla

I would have to say the most frustrating thing is the defeatest attitude of some of the students.

Virginia

The lack of finances toward the Art Department and other artistive venues. UK is so focused on being in the top ten research university and focusing on engineering, medicine, science, and law, that it forgets to make sure that other departments have adequate funding.

Steve

Teachers who know little to no english teaching classes. Buildings are old.

Von

The most frustrating thing about the University of Kentucky is the budget cut and what they have done to try and cope with it. The state cut the university's bydget by twenty million dollars and there have been several changes made around the university. One of the major things they did was cut the library hours from twenty four hours during the week to closing at two a.m. This was not accepted by the students and we campainged to change the hours and back and they finally did.

Mikhail

There are a lot of students here so you have to work hard to make yourself stand out.

Jordan

The most frustrating thing about my school is the lack of religious and ethnic diversity. Many students are from Kentucky and the international population represents a very small percentage. More diverse campuses tend to grow and progress and follow change more than ours.

Andrew

Again, I would have to say the social structure. I have tried desperately to get involved in church/christian affiliated groups, habitat for humanity and other organizations and clubs, but haven't had much luck. Many of the students within these organizations already have friends they either went to highschool with or have known since rush week. I have been satisfied in all other areas. It has so much to offer to better your future in areas of gaining experience and knowledge in whatever direction you decide to go in.

Matthew

The walk to class.

DEBORAH

BUREAUCRACY...SOMETIMES YOU KIND OF GET THE RUN AROUND WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH THE ADMINISTRATION. YOU JUST HAVE TO DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING, TO MAKE SURE THE UNIVERSITY IS DOING THEIR JOB AND YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT COURSE. AND FOR YOUNG STUDENTS THEY HAVE NEVER HAD TO REALLY DO THAT. WHICH I GUESS IS A GOOD LESSON TO LEARN FOR BEING AN ADULT! HA!

Chassity

Class size and the cost of tuition.

Ashley

It can be hard sometimes to find out what is going on around campus, even though they will post things, i feel like I dont always see ads for events, and I end up missing out. I feel like they need to take a step up in that.

Christopher

The amount of money that is put into athletics and not into students. And parking