We are very excited that you are interested in studying at the Center for English as a Second Language at the University of Kentucky! There are a lot of things to do here at UK and in Lexington.
For information for international visitors please go here: http://www.visitlex.com/about/international/, and to view a virtual visitors guide please go here: http://www.visitlex.com/about/visitor-guide/online/.
Here are some of the exciting things to do around UK and the city of Lexington!
Hopefully you now know a bit more about what makes UK so unique. Everyone at UK loves this university, and we know that you will love it to!
If you have any questions please feel free contact the Center for ESL.
Location
UK is located in Lexington, internationally famous as the Bluegrass area of Kentucky, 81 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio, and 74 miles east of Louisville, Kentucky. Lexington's population is 279,044, and it covers 280 square miles. Within a day's drive of 75% of the population of the United States, Lexington is strategically located at the intersection of interstate highways 64 and 75. Lexington is accessible by air with approximately 100 direct and nonstop flights.
Climate
The mean average temperature in Lexington is 54.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation is 45.68 inches. Lexington and the Bluegrass have four distinct seasons that include cool plateau breezes, moderate nights in the summer, and no prolonged periods of heat, cold, rain, wind, or snow. Average minimum and maximum temperatures: Spring, 34-74 degrees F; Summer, 61-86 degrees F; Fall, 36-79 degrees F; Winter, 23-54 degrees F. Current Weather Forecast
Safety
Lexington's crime consistently ranks below the national average. In addition to foot and car patrols, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police Department operates two highly visible units that have proven to be effective crime deterrents. The Lexington Mounted Police Unit and Mountain Bike Unit patrol the downtown area on horseback and bicycles to help assure community safety.
(Source: http://www.visitlex.com)
View the City Map in a larger map.
This interactive city map has been put together by the Office of International Affairs (OIA) to assist students in locating the businesses, shops and facilities that are located around the University of Kentucky (UK) campus.
Click here for a map with more detailed information about UK's campus.
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