University of Kentucky (UK) Campus

Even though we are for sure a basketball school, it just isn't bball season so here is our football and baseball stadiums. The best sport event to attend in MY opinion is definitely football because our entire school goes bonkers even though we aren't even good lol.

Part 1: UK does not necessarily have quads, but we do have certain areas that always have a heavy flow of students (like the 'bowl paths' in front of the library in this video). Usually students can be seen walking here to get from one side of the campus to the other, and since so many students come to the library it is a central spot for walking paths and nice hang-out areas when the weather is great!

(Part 2) The first building I introduce is the Gatton College of Business Building which is where the majority of business or economics majors will hold classes and meetings. Some engineering majors will have classes or meetings here as well, and in the middle of the building there is a very open (almost library-like) space where any student can walk in and use the tables. Students can also reserve high-tech, state of the art study rooms at any time. Many information meetings are also held in this building for different clubs. The second building I introduce is POT (Patterson Office Tower) which is where almost all professors have their own, personalized offices where students can attend "office hours" for one-on-one interactions for any needs they may have. This building also has classrooms for smaller, higher level classes, such as the spanish class I am currently in which is conversation based and relatively small (14 students). It is right next to the student center, and is easily viewed from any point on campus as a good reference point (and you can even see it from downtown when driving).

Gatton Student Center is different than Gatton business school, I know it's confusing because same donor, but most students just call it the Student Center. Here houses our second gym, our second main dining hall, and tons of other food options such as Panda, Chick-fil-a, Auntie Anne's, Subway, etc. It is located on North Campus, so living on South Campus you may not be here as often.

The main building is the place you go when your visiting the campus for the first time. You will more than likely set up orientation through them. The armory is the hub for rotc and other classes.

(Part 2) This is a view of one of our most recent additions to campus - the walking street! This street used to be part of Rose St. but they have recently blocked it off, painted certain parts, added seating and relax spots and they have made it into one of the busiest streets for students on campus. This street essentially connects central campus to north campus and also has a multitude of important buildings (Thomas Hunt Morgan, Jacobs Science Building, Chemistry-Physics Building, etc.) that line it on both sides. If you bike, skateboard, scooter or any other means of transportation, this road is the place for you! And if the weather is nice and you need a break before your next class, feel free to sit on any of the colorful chairs that line the road and relax!

Whitehall is one of the older buildings on campus, in fact some of my friend's parents who went to UK took classes in this building. It is mostly used for general classes, so as a freshman you will probably have a few classes in here. They do have updated technology though, so taking big classes in there isn't bad because there are big screens the teachers post their powerpoints on and microphones so you can hear them even in the very back of the lecture hall.

I made this video because no matter what, anywhere you go, GET INVOLVED with your campus!! If you decide to go to UK this video will be very helpful because I talk about the main super lit and fun organizations on campus that will for sure give ya some pals to bool with and help you grow as a person.

This is a typical college daily.

This is a special place on campus you don't go to on your tour, but I think it's so beautiful. It's called Memorial Hall, and it is one of the logo's for UK. I have never had a class here, but I hope I do in the future.

I made this video because no matter what, anywhere you go, GET INVOLVED with your campus!! If you decide to go to UK this video will be very helpful because I talk about the main super lit and fun organizations on campus that will for sure give ya some pals to bool with and help you grow as a person.

I talk about some quick facts about the University of Kentucky and some tips to know coming in the fall of freshman year.

UK lives directly in the center of Lexington. Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, which doesn't really mean much if you live in Chicago or New York, but compared to the rest of Kentucky Lexington is the place to be. I have lived here my entire life and absolutely love it!

One of my favorite 'hidden' parts about UK is not on campus! It is a place called Red River Gorge, which is a nationally recognized hiking and rock climbing park with breathtaking views and incredible trails that you can hike and get into nature! A smaller-scale version of this is the Arboretum, which is 5 minutes from campus which has trails that you can walk and run. In addition, the Bowman statue is one of my favorite spots for relaxing outside, as well as taking cute pictures with friends for events and games. Lastly, one of my favorite buildings is the Singletary Center for the Arts, which has an auditorium for different shows that the university holds, as well as lots of sculptures surrounding the grounds of the building that you can study by when the weather is nice. If you enjoy art, this is a great hidden spot for you to visit, as well as the Fine Arts building!