Thousands of students move in at University of Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Greater than 6,000 college students are anticipated to maneuver on this week on the College of Kentucky.

Incoming freshman Riley McLaughlin of Maryland obtained the go-ahead to maneuver in to her dorm round 4 hours after they arrived on campus.

Except for the lengthy wait as a result of her room wasn’t prepared, she stated she’s anxious concerning the upcoming faculty yr.

“I’m nonetheless nervous,” McLaughlin stated. “It’s very new to me, clearly, so I’m trying ahead to it however, I don’t know, it’s nerve-racking.”

The McLaughlin household was certainly one of a number of camped round one of many dorm buildings, and although they waited for a number of hours, Riley’s mother, Renee, stated it wasn’t too unhealthy.

“It may have been blazing scorching, and it may have been raining, so for the climate, I’m very grateful,” she stated. “And it’s actually not that unhealthy: we spent the time collectively, all people’s in the identical boat, and circumstances past anybody’s management.”

The watch for fellow incoming freshman Ian Phares wasn’t as unhealthy — solely a pair hours.

“I believe the site visitors management was spectacular,” he stated. “And we now have lots of assist shifting the precise stuff, so it’s fairly good.”

Phares comes from Pittsburgh, and particularly select the UK over the College of Pittsburgh as a result of he stated he likes the gap away from dwelling.

He stated he’s excited to begin faculty, although it’s a brand new world away from his household.  

“I’m form of questioning what I’ll do as soon as they go away,” he stated. “I do know we now have one thing occurring for the (Residing Studying Program) at 7. Nonetheless don’t actually know what it’s, however at 7, I’m going someplace, doing one thing.”

Transfer in week continues Tuesday and Wednesday earlier than the primary day of lessons on Monday, Aug. 22.