Hello Bear Family! Persistence is a major factor in the college experience. There are many challenges that college students encounter along their path to graduation, and I am no exception. Although I have become a proud Bear grad and representative of Missouri State University today, I had serious thoughts about transferring after my first semester. Now that it is halfway … [Read more...] about Max’s Musings: My First-Semester Story and Persistence
Hello Bear Family! When I was an undergraduate here at Missouri State, I always thought studying abroad was out of reach for me and the timing would never be right. As I transitioned into graduate school, these thoughts compounded because I believed the common misconception that doing any kind of study abroad after undergrad was a distant dream and missed opportunity. … [Read more...] about Max’s Musings: Give it a Bash and Consider Study Away