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Preparing for the Fall Semester: First-Generation Students’ Strategies for Success

July 8, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

As you think ahead to the fall semester, which is quickly approaching, you might find it helpful to start familiarizing yourself with Missouri State’s website and campus (if your schedule permits). Below are a few suggestions: Become familiar with Missouri State. If your schedule permits, spend a couple of hours on campus.  Missouri State will become your new home … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Fall Semester: First-Generation Students’ Strategies for Success

Filed Under: 2021, academics, college life, first generation student

A Talk with Michael – Multicultural Resource Center

March 5, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

Coming into Missouri State University as an openly-gay first-generation college student from a low income household, I wasn’t sure how I would be accepted on campus by my peers, professors, resident assistant, and even my roommate. I was lucky enough to have been awarded the Inclusive Excellence Leadership scholarship before I came to Missouri State. This scholarship gave me … [Read more...] about A Talk with Michael – Multicultural Resource Center

Filed Under: 2021, academics, Bears LEAD, college life, community service, first generation student, Fraternity and Sorority life, involvement, leadership, Multicultural Programs, Residence Life, SOAR, Student Affairs

Anna Shares – Time Management Tips

February 25, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

Hello! My name is Anna Pellegrini, and I am finishing up my last semester here at Missouri State. I am majoring in Organizational Communication with minors in Psychology and Leadership. I am writing this blog to talk about the importance of time management and to talk about some tips to help manage it. All throughout high school, academics came easy to me. Assignments … [Read more...] about Anna Shares – Time Management Tips

Filed Under: 2021, academics, college life, first generation student, Health and Wellness, involvement, leadership, Uncategorized

A Talk with Michael – Academic Resources at Missouri State

February 11, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

Hi Everyone! My name is Michael Chapman and I am a junior Public Relations major at Missouri State. Entering college as a first-generation college student, I had no clue what exactly I was getting myself into. This idea rang clear in regards to how classes would be on the collegiate level. I was lucky enough to pass with flying colors during my high school classroom experience … [Read more...] about A Talk with Michael – Academic Resources at Missouri State

Filed Under: 2021, academics, Bear Claw, college life, first generation student, Student Affairs

An Academic Advisor’s List: 10 Things Students Should do as they Wrap up Fall 2020

November 12, 2020 by Priscilla Childress

Students might finish the Fall 2020 semester as they complete their last final exam, but there is more to do before moving on to Spring 2021.  Here’s an Academic Advisor’s perspective on successfully finishing Fall 2020 and getting a head start on Spring 2021 success.  Students should: Meet with their assigned Academic Advisor to discuss classes for Spring 2021 – this … [Read more...] about An Academic Advisor’s List: 10 Things Students Should do as they Wrap up Fall 2020

Filed Under: 2020, academics, college life, first generation student, Uncategorized

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