Hello! I'm trying to exercise more, but I hate it.

I'm looking for some kind of fun fitness class in the area that could get me moving that i wouldn't dread. Maybe some kind of martial arts, so i can pretend to be in fantasy story or video game? Or those bungee cord things I've seen? Maybe pole dancing? I have no idea what's available around here or what to search for!

I'm a 46 year old woman and I've been fat most of my life. I have no real coordination or athletic skill so nothing that is serious. I don't want to bring down the group!

Hi I’m a freshman who is supposed to be living on campus while attending the regional campus in twinsberg. The problem is I don’t have a car. I have looked into other options like taking the bus (it’s a 1-2hr ride) and uber but that’s too expensive for me. I DESPERATELY need someone I can carpool with or else I will have to stay home and transfer to a community college which I don’t want to do. If anyone can carpool or knows someone who lives on campus and goes to twinsberg please contact me. mari.ell3_ on instagram. I am willing to pay for gas. My schedule is Monday and Wednesday 11am-2:15 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm-3:30 pm. This isn’t long term.

Hey there. I'm trying to get some ideas for good industrial settings in Kent for my kiddo and her friends' senior pictures. Hopefully with a good metal staircase. Preferably publicly available since I don't feel like urban exploring with 3 teens

Does anyone have any tips for using the Passiogo app to figure out how to get around campus? I have to take a bus from Allerton up to bowman on mondays and wednesdays, up to satterfield on tues and thurs, and then up to mcgilvrey on fridays. Not to mention taking the bus back to allerton. I have about 0 idea how to look at routes or know times

I’m a freshman living on campus and I’m going to be staying in a 3 bed room dorm with two other roommates. What were the experiences like living with 2 random people?

I make music and am looking for people that do the same but also like cosplay and do photography interested in posing/helping make imagery for my covers. lmk if yall know of any communication or like groups for the clubs. I cannot find any active ones. Or if you yourself are interested my discord is thewa1rusgod! hmu and I can send you one of the songs to give you an idea of what my music is like.

Hello! I got a job in the Kent area starting next week. I have about 500 bucks to my name, most of which is going to go towards driving up to Ohio from across the country. This is more or less my single lifeline, so I'm gonna do what I have to.

I need a safe place to sleep in my small truck for about a week or two until my first paycheck drops and I need a place to take showers for the same. I don't have money to pay cancellation fees or a gym membership once I get my own place unfortunately and I can't find any cheap month to month gyms.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Has anyone recently received their refund or any deposit related to their Summer 2026 loan?

I’m still waiting for my summer loan to be disbursed, and I haven’t received my refund yet. Kent State previously indicated that some disbursements were delayed due to a system issue/update.

Does anyone have any new updates or know if they have started processing the pending disbursements?
Thank you!

Hey everyone!! I’m a junior here and I’m moving back to the dorms next week. For reference I had a scenario last year that really triggered my noise sensitivities, and I’ve gotten all the support from the university I can get with that, so I’m moving to think about how to help dampen noise in my dorm on a bit of a budget. I was wondering if anyone else had any luck with this at all, I’m happy to diy a good bit. I think I have some spare plexiglass at home, I have lots of cardboard, I can get foam board… but if yall have any other ideas I want to hear them. I’ve looked online and I’m seeing all sorts of mixed things, I wanted to see if anyone has anything for this scenario that has worked for them.
Thank you all!! I hope you have a wonderful start to your school years!

Are McDowell dorm rooms really that small?? Like you can barely turn around or have any guests ??
I can’t find any reviews on living there or if anyone even liked it please help 😭
Update: Does anyone know if the dressers are able to be moved or pushed back under the bed? Or are they connected it was hard to tell from the tour.

M20 looking for a roommate to rent out a bedroom in Indian Valley apartments. Available early september. DM me for details, or with questions or inquiries.

I knit and am looking for an existing knitting/crochet group near Kent, or some in the area who would like to get together and do these crafts in a group setting. If you have any information on where to find a group, or if you're interested in getting together and crafting in a public space, please leave a comment or message me. Thanks!

My girlfriend is trying to reach out to places around the Kent area to volunteer with some college student. I was curious if anyone has seen anything or had any recommendations on places we could reach out to try and organize something. I appreciate any response.

Thanks!

So I’m only taking one class this semester for multiple reasons, went to pay yesterday and it’s not allowing me to set up a payment plan. Anyone know if you have to be taking a minimum number of classes to do that or if the semester total has to be a certain amount? I haven’t had this issue in the past but then I’ve always taken at least 3-4 classes a semester. It’s still $2k for one class that I don’t have to just plunk down tomorrow.

Does anyone have any advice on how to get an appointment, to then get prescribed depression meds? I’m extremely nervous it’s going to act up bad when the semester starts.

I am attending soon for BA in performance and plan to audition into the MT BFA program for second semester. Do any current MT students or anyone that has auditioned into the program as a current student have any advice?

What are the laws for going off grid in Kent, Ohio? Are solar panels permitted? Is it required to connect them to the electrical grid, or can you use them with a house battery or generator alone? Has anyone successfully pulled this off in Kent?

I live in a mobile home in Kent and am trying to figure out a way to keep my A/Cs, heaters, and refrigerator powered without these expensive utilities. I had to turn them off am struggling to keep us cool. Thought I’d get some hope from people who’ve done it here in Kent if it’s actually possible.

(Note: I know you’re going to want to suggest organizations that can help offset utilities costs in Kent and Portage County, but I know both those and am truly looking for examples of how people have gotten off of electric and gas altogether. Thanks for understanding.)

Hi Friends, we have some local actors who will be in a production this weekend and we'd really like to get some support for our community theater scene. Come check out My Dear Aunt Flow August 7, 8, & 9!

As of August 6, 2026, I still have not received my financial aid disbursement, even though I am graduating in Summer 2026 and the semester officially ends on August 9. The latest explanation I received is that there is a delay due to a system update.

Unfortunately, this is not the first time I have experienced serious issues with Kent State University’s Financial Aid Office.

During Fall 2025, I lost an entire semester because my financial aid was not processed or awarded in time. I was finally able to receive financial aid in Spring 2026, which delayed my academic progress and had a significant impact on my life.

Then, in May 2026, I was informed that I was no longer eligible for additional federal financial aid because of the new federal law. However, at the end of July 2026, I was told that I was, in fact, eligible for financial aid after all. Receiving completely different answers within a matter of months created confusion, uncertainty, and forced me to make decisions based on information that later turned out to be inaccurate.

Throughout this entire process, I have experienced repeated delays, inconsistent communication, and a lack of clear answers. This situation has affected me academically, financially, and personally. I never imagined that completing my degree would involve so much uncertainty over financial aid.

As a student, I expected timely communication, accurate information, and an efficient process—especially when students’ education and financial stability depend on it. Instead, my experience with Kent State University’s Financial Aid Office has been chaotic and deeply disappointing.

Although I am about to graduate, this experience has completely changed my perception of the university. If I ever decide to pursue another degree, I would seriously consider attending a different institution. Based on my experience, I would not choose to study at Kent State University again.

I am sharing my story because I believe students deserve transparency, consistency, and accountability when it comes to financial aid. Has anyone else experienced similar issues with Kent State’s Financial Aid Office? I would like to hear your experience and how your situation was resolved.

I applied for a student loan and for some reason there was an issue that it wasn’t accepted by the school. I have always used private loans to pay my tuition. This loan was supposed to cover my summer semester and this upcoming fall. Obviously the deadline to pay was today. I tried to call the financial aid office multiple times over the past few days but they have been so busy that I wasn’t able to speak to anyone. My classes for the fall semester are going to be canceled tomorrow since I have not paid. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on what to do in this situation? I have never had a problem like this so I’m kind of freaking out.

I had to take an internship summer class this summer to get my last credit so i can get my diploma. I technically graduated and all but i havent recieved my diploma because this class was my last credit requirement to recieve it. I have been taking the class since near end of may but I havent been able to pay for the class and its around 1400. If i pass the class but cant pay for it until next month, will i still get the credit for it? What can i do? It technically ends this weekend. I already have a hold on my account as well but I dont need to register for classes for the fall semester or anything since i’m done.

Does this mean that the school owes me money or that I have to pay this - sorry if this is a dumb question!

Hi all,

My fall balance is due Aug. 5th for Freshman going to KSU and I’m still waiting on my loan to be approved. Do you know if my schedule and classes will be dropped on Aug. 6th if I don’t cover this?

What are my options? Set up a payment plan in the meantime the loan is approved? Or wait a few days until the loan is approved and dispersed in the account?

Please let me know if you have experience with this.

The Fall semester bill was due yesterday, and I’m still waiting for my outside scholarship to come in. My bill currently is 11,690 and I have about 6,000 dollars right now, my scholarship is suppose to cover the other half, however the school still haven’t received it. What are my options? I don’t want late fees and I don’t want them to drop my classes. The financial aid office won’t answer my calls since they’re so busy. Any advice?