TheMercury.com - Going to College Here

First of all, K-State is a good school, so you'll get a good education if you put your mind to it. Really. The university likes to brag about itself, but hey, if you got it, flaunt it.

Manhattan is also home to Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan Christian College and nearby campuses of Highland Community College and Cloud County Community College. So there are lots of ways to get some education.

There's a lot to do here. There's good nightlife, predominantly in Aggieville, where you can have a cold one (if you're over 21!), catch a live show, or grab lunch. The community is big enough that there are lots of off-campus jobs that can help you pay the bills. There are lots of apartments and rentals for off-campus living. The people here are awfully nice, and they're accommodating to students, since the university is pretty much the reason the town exists.

What else do you need to know? Check out the links to the right that can hopefully answer some of the questions everybody has -- how to hook up the cable, how to buy textbooks, where to get a haircut, whatever.

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Students must learn basics of washing clothes, laundromat use Incoming college students often don't miss their parents until two weeks into the school year — approximately the time it takes until they find they need to do laundry. Published 8/17/2008
Peters Recreation Complex prepares for major expansion In a few years, Peters Recreation Complex will be nearly twice its current size, but it's no weakling as it is. Published 8/17/2008
Reading lease fine print can save future trouble Let the renter beware: signing a year-long lease agreement is not something to take lightly. Published 8/17/2008
Basic cooking can be a challenge without these simple tools Published 8/17/2008
Residents get used to new buildings, absence of construction dirt at Jardine Workers recently completed the first of two phases in a major overhaul of K-State's Jardine Apartment Complex, which has transformed the outdated 1950's-style units into a palatial limestone compound. Published 8/17/2008
Students beginning to look earlier when moving off campus Thinking about moving out of the dorms, to a different apartment or a house? Better start early, Manhattan renters say. Published 8/17/2008
Campus Housing A little bit that you may need to know about getting on-campus housing at Kansas State. Published 5/16/2008
Important Locations Some imporant addresses to know for any person planning to stay in Manhattan. Published 5/16/2008
International Student Center The International Student Center is the perfect place for any international student or American wishing to experience another culture. Published 5/16/2008
Check out your landlord Published 8/28/2007
UPC keeps students entertained with weekend events, performances Poker tournaments. Comedic hypnotists. Will Ferrell. Union Progam Council is responsible for bringing them all to Kansas State University. Published 8/17/2008
Manhattan Arts Center has fun for all arts, ages Ever thought about painting? The Manhattan Arts Center can help you with that. Pottery? The MAC's got that too. Acting? Bingo. Writing? Got it. Music? Right on key. Published 8/17/2008
Beach museum adds on K-State now has more room for its expansive 5,500-piece art collection. Published 8/17/2008
KSU programs help students show love the right way Sex happens. It is how we reproduce and how many people show their love for each other, but for countless others, it is just pleasurable. Sexually active students can get far more then they bargained for when they make the decision to do the dirty deed, but there are resources available to help. Published 7/27/2007
Students should take precautions to prevent identity theft Computers have become a crucial part of our generation. Most students spend hours each day checking e-mail, logging onto facebook, instant messaging friends, playing games as well as the occasional research project for school. Students need to learn how to protect themselves and their computers, otherwise they may pay the price. Published 7/27/2007
Water/sewer service establishment Published 1/15/2007
Other utilities (telephone, cable, gas, electric, trash) Telephone numbers for the essentials. Published 2/3/2004
Houses of Worship The following is a list of all the churches in Manhattan, along with their respective addresses and telephone numbers. Published 8/10/2004
Recycling Directory Listings for Manhattan, Junction City, Wamego, Clay Center, and Leonardville. Published 5/17/2005