Take a moment to get to know Bella Kiewel, SOAR Orientation Assistant. Tell us about yourself. My name is Bella, and I am an Orientation Assistant this year! I’m from Kansas City Missouri. I’m a sophomore majoring in Theatre and Speech Education with a minor in Sign Language Studies. Some of my favorite hobbies would be crocheting, reading, and baking. I have two older … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Bella Kiewel – SOAR Orientation Assistant
Hello! My name is Abby Dunker, and I am the Family Assistant for the SOAR program. I am in my second year at MSU, so I wanted to share some tips that helped me while navigating finals. The holiday season can be filled with festive fun, but for college students, it can also bring added stress from finals, family gatherings, and deadlines. I am here to provide some … [Read more...] about Managing Holiday Stress: A Student’s Guide – Abby Dunker
My name is Tristin Cathcart, and I am a sophomore here at Missouri State University. I am a double major in Theatre and in Culture, Literature, & Media. As an arts major, a lot of well-intentioned people ask me the same question; What are you going to do with that when you graduate? Or, Why did you decide to major in that? And for the most part, I can understand the … [Read more...] about I chose my major because…Tristin Cathcart
Hello! My name is Bella Kiewel, and I am one of the Orientation Assistants with SOAR this summer. I am a sophomore this year, studying Theatre and Speech Education with a minor in sign language studies. I like to be very involved on campus with my sorority, clubs and activities, and also this job and another job in the scene shop for the theatre department. This past summer I … [Read more...] about How Saying Hello Brought Me So Many Opportunities – Bella Kiewel
It’s almost time to apply for financial aid! On December 1, the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available, and we want to help you and your family prepare so you’re ready to file ASAP! Here’s how to make sure you’re FAFSA-ready: Create FSA IDs: Both the student and at least one parent/contributor need an FSA ID to sign the FAFSA … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the 2025-2026 FAFSA! 🎉