Commuting with Confidence
From rugby teammates to encouraging professors, Sam discovered a strong and supportive community at Kent State that proves commuting doesn’t mean missing out on connection, growth or unforgettable college experiences.
College of Sciences and Humanities
On January 8, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed 80 chemistry students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a morning of hands-on science and exploration. During the visit, students were introduced to the department and learned about career pathways in chemistry, as well as opportunities for undergraduate research at Kent State.The program included live chemistry demonstrations led by the chemistry stockroom, featuring crowd-pleasing reactions such as lighting methane bubbles and freezing fruit with liquid nitrogen. Students then toured the department's laboratories and teach...
My name is Sam Nichols, and I am a third-year Special Education student at Kent State with a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorders.I never thought I would attend Kent State. To be completely honest, committing to Kent State was a last-minute, spur-of-the-moment decision. I was planning on attending another school, but I changed my mind and applied to Kent State later that day. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made.Not only was it close to home, allowing me to commute, but it also saved me a great deal of money.Some people think that commuting limits opportunities for community and fri...
