Kutztown's Public

Strictly looking at KU's website, you can tell that the main objective is to present
an environment that offers its "public" a picturesque place of excitement, and of course, a serene area for academic achievement. They explain their diverse assortment of clubs and sports, and showcase their academic programs as though none other could posibly come close. And, to appeal to the parents of the "public" they make sure that they mention the "state school" tuition rates, and post all the other expenses on seperate links.

What they don't mention is that the main reason they have so many clubs on campus, is because there is rarely anything else to do. So why not either start or join a few clubs or sports teams. And, yes, tuition is fairly reasonable, especially in consideration of schools like Delaware or Bucknell. The academics are what you make of them; in every school, you must put something into your work in order to take anything out of it. So, yes, they do have good programs, but that is determined mainly by the effort of the "public."

As for the aesthetics of the university...the campus is actually really pretty. And on nice days, it is very calming to sit in the shade by the fountains and read for class. However, this serentity is not forever available. It is determined by the weather, the time of day, day of the week, etc. Few people could argue that being at school isn't a fun experience either. After all, it offers you a freedom that can only be found in places of your 'own.'

And that's Kutztown's main attraction. As a member of its "public," i can honestly say that i do feel as though this campus is part of my own. Its a publis space-everyone can come through it, however, it really belongs to the students who live, learn, and play within it.