Dr. Rabekah Stewart, Assistant Vice President, Division of Student Affairs, Multicultural Services is excited to announce plans for a special trip to bring our learning to life in Europe this May 2021. Our world has never been smaller, and traveling is crucial to your education. Our itinerary will be a mix of cultural, hands-on, and educational activities, and yes, I promise a … [Read more...] about Study Away–Belgium & The Netherlands! Register now!
Hey! My name is Desmond and I am one of the graduate assistants within the Study Away Programs office. I completed three semesters abroad in Mexico and am now in my third year working for Study Away Programs which makes me qualified to talk to you about going abroad! To get the conversation rolling, we’re going to do a bit of role play. I’ll pretend that your child has decided … [Read more...] about The 411 of Study Away at Missouri State University – Part One
We’re about halfway through the semester and things here in the office of Study Away Programs are starting to heat up. Our first-year students are starting to find their way into our office thanks to their GEP classes (a class specifically designed for freshmen to help them adjust to college) that send them on assignments to gather information about different offices on campus. … [Read more...] about The Family’s Role in Study Away
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