Admissions Student Blog
Success stories are written every day at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì.
Explore original blogs written by current students and recent graduates about their KSU experience. From their first flight in the cockpit, to their life-changing study abroad experience and finding community on campus, our Golden Flashes have incredible tales to tell. Check back for new posts and follow us for new post announcements!
Curious by Nature: An Adventure in Research
My name is Jami Greb, and I am an honors student majoring in zoology with a minor in environmental studies. I will be graduating in spring 2026 and am currently applying to graduate programs in wildlife ecology.
Learning to Lead with Purpose and Passion
My name is LaTaesia Snyder. I am a criminology and justice studies major with a pre-law minor. I plan to graduate from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì in May 2027.
Classroom to Courtroom: The Journey to Law School
Hey everyone! My name is Taylor Pierce, and I’m a senior here at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì double-majoring in criminology and justice studies and political science, with a minor in pre-law.
Growing Through Friendship, Faith and Fulfillment
Hi! My name is Analynn Gibson, and I am a junior philosophy major with a minor in .
Building Community: Rugby, Rocketry and Research
I’m Stuart Klein, an major in the Honors College at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, Class of 2027. When I was choosing colleges, I wanted more than lectures.
Daring to Dream Again
My name is Honey Curry, and I'm pursuing my Associate of Science at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Ashtabula, graduating in May of 2026. For a long time, I believed college wasn't meant for someone like me.
Where Passion Meets Purpose
My name is Madelyn Lands, and I am an honors student majoring in with a concentration in .
Commuting with Confidence
My name is Sam Nichols, and I am a third-year student at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì with a minor in .
Engineering Big Dreams at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
Hi! My name is Ethan Boicey. I’m a senior at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, majoring in currently set to graduate in Spring 2026. I’ve had an incredible start to my career, getting to work for incredible companies, with incredible people, all over the country.
I Really Do Belong Here
It was 6 p.m., and I finally got my lunch break after opening a fast fashion retail store on a weekday at Belden Village Mall. Working on a short-staffed team as a manager at 21 years old has its perks when you have minimal bills and grown-up money. But sitting down for the first time after working 10 hours, knowing you still have four more hours left, was pretty discouraging.
Making Connections Through ASL
My name is Logan Sanders, and I am an major with a minor in . It may sound like overkill, I know, but I love it.
Finding Leadership Through Adaptability
My name is Drew DeGeorge. I am an honors major with a minor in , and I will graduate in May 2025!
Leading with Heart in Healthcare
My name is Rachell Miterko, and I was a major with a concentration in long-term care. I graduated from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University in 2020.
From Brotherhood to the Bar Exam
Hello! My name is Blake Rainey, and I am a junior political science major with a minor in Spanish. I know the college admissions process can be challenging, believe me, whether it be the applications, scholarships or even just making a decision – it is an importan
Blueprints for Community: Beyond the Comfort Zone
My name is Toby Gbloguidi, and I’m a second-year major with minors in and .
Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Future
Hello, my name is Angel Guinn! I am currently in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and I am majoring in with a minor in !
The Flight Path to Future Success
My name is Jackson Polcyn, I am an aeronautics major concentrating in (ATC) with a minor in . I expect to graduate in the spring of 2026.
Out of This World Opportunities
My name is Tristan Magel. I am an aerospace engineering student with a minor in applied mathematics and I am in the Honors College. I am on track to graduate in 2026.
Above all else, one factor drove me to choose ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì: aerospace engineering.
From Undecided to Unstoppable
My name is Ella McCloskey, and I’m a communication studies major with a human development and family sciences minor scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2027.
Making the Most of Every Opportunity
My name is Lilly Kensicki, and I am a first-generation, third-year major with a minor in , graduating in 2026.
The Building Blocks for Business Brilliance
Since I was young, I’ve always known ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì was where I wanted to go to school. My dad has worked at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for years, and living nearby, I was very familiar with the campus.
Learning Locally to Succeed Globally
My name is Nicholas Baird, and I’m currently studying mechatronics engineering. I graduate in spring 2025.
My Exploratory Experience
Hey! My name is Bre, and I’m a junior at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University. I’m set to graduate in 2026.
Honing Her Skills as an Honors Student
My name is Savannah Vinkler, and I’m currently a senior at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, majoring in .
A Blueprint for Student Success
Hi, everyone! My name is Vitoria and I’m an international student from Brazil. I’m a third year architecture student minoring in at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, and I’ll be graduating with my bachelor’s degree in 2026.
"My Dreams Have Truly Taken Flight."
Jet fuel has always been in my blood, and at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, my dreams have truly taken flight. The sight, the sound and the power of aviation all around me confirmed that ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì was where I belonged.
Engineering a Bright Future
My name is Autumn Ohl, and I’m currently an major at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University set to graduate in the spring of 2025.
Securing a Career in Cybersecurity
Hey, guys! My name is Ishva Kanani, and I graduated from the program at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University in May 2022.
Creating Space in a Welcoming Place
My name is Brian Johnson. I'm a 2024 graduate with a major in and a minor in . I’m from the wonderful city of Cleveland, Ohio. Whenever I meet people, I’m often asked why I chose ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University.
A Natural with Nature and Research
My name is Olivia Eader, and I am a recent graduate of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì in environmental studies and English. Making Kent my home was the best decision I have ever made because of the opportunities I have been given.
Transferring to a New Beginning
Hi! My name is Ali Bredek, and I am currently an major, with a minor in . I plan to graduate in December 2025. However, this is only my second year on campus.
Echoes of Home: A Journey of Growth and Belonging
As I pen this story, Jhené Aiko's "Born Tired" loops in the background, a fitting soundtrack for a narrative penned during Black History Month and a testament to the journey of resilience and discovery I've embarked upon.
Stepping Out in Faith and Finding Her Place
In all honesty, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì was not my first-choice school, but I am truly thankful that this is the school I attend. I was drawn to the school wanting to be a fashion design major and the fashion design program here is one of the best in the country.
3x Published and Ph.D. bound
I’m Anna Anello, I’m a double major in neuroscience and computer science with a minor in psychology and I’ll graduate in fall 2024.
Spinal Injury Research: Improving Quality of Life
My name is Autumn Redd, and I am majoring in neuroscience with a pre-medicine concentration. I am expected to graduate in the spring of 2025.
Back on Track: From College Dropout to Global Learner
Trigger warning: Mentions of sexual assault.
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