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August 23, 2016 - What to Expect For New UK Students

Aug 23, 2016

The 2016 Fall Semester has arrived at the University of Kentucky, and with it, the beginning steps for thousands of new students preparing to make their mark on the world… For these students, those beginning steps take them through K Week, the fall welcome week for all new undergraduate students at the University.

This is the second of a two-part series taking a look at the college transition for both students and families. This week, it’s a look at “What to Expect as a New UK Student”, and to help us do that, we’re joined by two guests: Trent Patrick, a K Week Coordinator, and Loretta Stafford, a UK 101 Peer Instructor Liaison. They offer up insight on how to make the most of your K Week experience...

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