A large part of my elementary, middle school, and college experience centered around being involved in some sort of Student Government. Whether it was Student Council or Student Government Association, I have always had a passion for utilizing my voice to create impactful change wherever I go. This past year, I have served on the Student Government Association cabinet as the … [Read more...] about Michael Chapman – Five Reasons Why My Involvement in Student Government Changed My Life
My name is Logan Elliott, and I am a second-year graduate student pursuing a Master’s Degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education. I am writing this blog to talk about my experience being a member and a leader in a student organization while pursuing my degree. In this blog, I want to share some of the benefits of being involved with a student organization, as well as … [Read more...] about Logan Elliott – The Benefits of Connecting with the Office of Student Engagement and Student Organizations
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
(This is the first in a series of articles from students about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.) Were you in college or high school when the pandemic hit the country? What was the biggest impact on your life during the first few months of the pandemic? I was in the second semester of my first year of college when the pandemic hit the country. The biggest … [Read more...] about College Life During a Pandemic – Katherine Ruch
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