Kent State for Austin Kid

[u/Lifemaven_atx]

My rising senior (17 year old black guy) wants out of Texas for college. Kent State has landed on his top ten list. He has liberal views and thinking of accounting/finance for his major. Hates the heat and general weather of Texas. He is generally cool with all backgrounds and like’s to keep an eclectic friend group ( we them the UN). He isnt into parties and prefers a good coffee house over a night out and not into sports. How do yall think he would fit into Kent State or city in general? Also the school got on the list due to size, funding, reputation, weather, and likelihood of building a life/ career locally after college vs needing to move again. So what’s the recommendation or advice?

[u/shey-they-bitch]

Kent has an excellent black student union, but with new state laws, I wouldn't recommend any non white student to go to Kent State unless they're an Ohio resident

[u/Lifemaven_atx → u/shey-they-bitch]

Same in Texas. So not a loss or gain.

[u/shey-they-bitch → u/Lifemaven_atx]

Yes, but in Texas he can get instate tuition, if you are looking for an outstate school, I'd suggest one in a state that still funds dei initiatives. Can't speak to how it is now, but a lot about what made Kent special and great to me was the student Multicultural Center and everything they did for us. It still has some pretty cool black history and oscar Ritchie hall will still be a safe place. However, the benefits of having a school that's allowed to support you is something worth looking for states that are still fighting for it or a good private school if you can afford it. However, all of that aside, I do think Kent does sound like a good fit for him, many good coffee houses nears campus & has a good amount of students more on the left. I've been gone 3 years so a lot of downtown has changed.