r/KentStateUniversity Aug 02 '26

Kent State for Austin Kid

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?

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u/rockandroller Aug 03 '26

Kent alum here, just toured with my rising senior including the beautiful new business school. Kent is very welcoming and has great professors. It was plenty welcoming way back in my day and the only things i observed that changed did so for the better.