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The 411 of Study Away at Missouri State University – Part One

June 8, 2020 by Priscilla Childress

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

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How to be a Successful Transfer Student – Sydney Dungan

March 30, 2020 by Priscilla Childress

Hello! My name is Sydney Dungan and I am a Global Bear, BizBear, and yes… a Transfer Bear.“Wait, what? You’re a transfer?” I get this question a lot because if I didn’t say it, you would probably never guess that I started out at a different university. Since coming to Missouri State as a sophomore, I have become a SOAR leader, joined a social sorority and a professional … [Read more...] about How to be a Successful Transfer Student – Sydney Dungan

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Max’s Musings: Give it a Bash and Consider Study Away

February 12, 2019 by Priscilla Childress

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

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A 4-part plan for second year success

August 27, 2015 by Priscilla Childress

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

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