It was very close, you got to know a lot of people around you. I will say there is always something going on. If you are interested and make friends it is easy to walk to them as everything is close. The is also a lot of food around the area that gives discounts to students that go to Kirkwood. Like 50% off things as well as you get bus rides and there is a cereal factory downtown so it always smells good around there. ...