It’s the end of the semester– Did freshmen expectations live up to the reality of college?
The fall 2024 semester is coming to a close, and Kent State freshmen are preparing for the second half of their first year of college. A class of just over 13,000, 2023 research by University College shows that only about 82% will return for the spring semester, according to Liz Piatt, interim dean of University College. This retention rate reflects the number of students who have integrated into college life and found a sense of belonging at Kent State by…