Hello Bear Families, With summer quickly approaching, now is the time for students to start thinking about summer session courses. Students have the option to either take summer courses online through Missouri State University or through another institution and transfer the credit back. When planning to take summer courses, it is important for students to work with their MSU … [Read more...] about Summer Courses and Transfer Credits – MSU Academic Advising and Transfer Center
My name is Rachel Reed, and I’m a junior studying wildlife biology. I’ve had three on-campus jobs like being a SOAR leader, I’ve served as a peer leader in GEP 101 and I am the former Student Activities Council live entertainment co-chair. Long story short, I love Missouri State, and I love being a part of it in any way. But during the fall of 2019, my mental health took a … [Read more...] about My journey with depression at Missouri State
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...] about Max’s Musings – Academics
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...] about A 4-part plan for second year success
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...] about Ten Parental Habits That Can Negatively Affect Your College Student