Exploratory Program
Are you undecided on your major and/or career? Your journey at Kent State can begin with a powerful decision: the decision to explore. Being an Exploratory student is about being open to opportunity and ready for anything. Whether you are considering a range of possibilities or confirming the major and career that aligns with your goals, you can make the choice to explore! The Exploratory Program has been one of the largest majors at Kent State over the last 10 years with nearly 300 students starting as Exploratory each year.
Culture & Career Exploration
Exploratory students have the option to experience culture and career abroad. Current destinations include Florence, Italy and Curitiba, Brazil. This weeklong exploration occurs over spring break where students immerse themselves in the local culture while exploring different career options.
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Exploratory Student Stories
Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career
When Kent State University alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. Things didn’t start off that way, however.
Bre Hambleton's Exploratory Experience
Starting off as an Exploratory student gave me the freedom to try different classes and learn more about who I am as a person.
Exploratory program helps freshman find her path
When Alex Newnes arrived at Kent State University this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to Kent State's Exploratory program.