Meet Zackary Collison, a transfer student from Plato, MO!

Zackary transferred to Missouri State University from George Mason University. Zackary is pursuing the Criminology & Criminal Justice major at Missouri State University.

When asked why Zackary chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Zackary said, “I initially chose to transfer to Missouri State University because my family was moving from Virginia to Missouri. However, I was also seeking a school that had more ways for me to get involved. Missouri State has been just that! Since moving, I have become an active member on the MSU Mock Trial team, I am the Transfer Living-Learning Community Resident Assistant in Kentwood, and I am constantly running around campus.”

Zackary’s advice for a new transfer student would be to, “get involved in anything that interests you. There are hundreds of student organizations that are an excellent place for you to explore your passions and to make new friends. Don’t be afraid to try new things and explore. MSU has all sorts of events across campus to interact with others, learn about great MSU traditions, and have fun. Do your best to get out of your comfort zone and talk to at least one person in each of your classes and in your residence hall. The people here are truly some of the kindest, so reach out.”

Zackary would like to take this opportunity to give a shout-out to the people who have supported Zackary the most during the transfer process at Missouri State – Zackary’s family and the faculty at MSU. Zackary says, “I’d like to thank my family for their support. My professors are amazing at pushing me, guiding me, and providing me with resources to accomplish my goals. I’d specifically like to shout out Dr. LaPrade from the Criminology department for coaching our mock trial team and making learning interactive. Caryn Saxon has also been such a positive face of the Criminology department and has helped set me up with a great internship at Greene County Children’s Division. Go Bears!”