Hello Bear Family! Today’s topic is about the biggest reason your student is here at MO State: academics. “What’s your major?” is probably the most common question college students get asked. A student’s major is an important symbol. It gives insight into aspects of their character such as what knowledge/skills they have, the classes they take, the people they know, and the … [Read more...]
For most college students, the first year is a total rush. New place, new space, new friends, new freedom. It goes by in a flash — one long strobe light effect. After the adrenaline of year one, there are very few welcome-back parties for sophomores. Roommates are new. Neighbors have changed. Three more years stretch out ahead; it’s time to get serious. Some students enter … [Read more...]
As college parents we want the best for our college students. Many college parents have spent years planning for and working toward their student’s college experience. They would never intentionally do anything to harm their student’s chances of making the most of his years in college. However, there are some things that parents do, often unintentionally, that may have … [Read more...]