Welcome back, Missouri State Bears! I hope you enjoyed your winter break and that you’re ready to come back for the start of a new semester. The start of a new academic semester is a great opportunity to instill good study habits, join new organizations on campus, and connect with the Missouri State community. Tips on all of these topics and more can be found within our previous blog postings and more to come this semester. The Spring 2025 semester will look different for the Center for Academic Success and Transition office but nonetheless our support remains consistent for Missouri State students. 

What Will Aubrey Be Up To?

I have had the opportunity to write blogs for the CAST office in my role as a Peer Mentor for five semesters and now the era is coming to an end. I am in my final year as an education major so I will be Student Teaching for the entirety of the Spring 2025 semester. My assignment is one that excites me, and I feel confident going with the leadership experience I gained at the University. While I am so incredibly excited about this new course load, I am sad to leave the Peer Mentor role. 

What Will Happen to the Blog?

Writing the blog has been a fun project throughout my time in the Peer Mentor role and I think the topics we cover provide college students with helpful information. In other words, the blog isn’t going anywhere! I am excited to see the direction my colleagues take the blog in as I plan to remain a consistent subscriber. The Center for Academic Success and Transition office has a goal to support students through our Success Coach and Peer Mentor program and additionally the blog. The Spring 2025 semester will look different for the Bear’s Life: Student Stories blog for the Center for Academic Success and Transition office but nonetheless, our support remains consistent for Missouri State students.

Takeaways

I am leaving the blog in good hands as I transition from one era to the next, and I hope you feel supported through our office. If at any time this semester you find that you need a Success Coach or Peer Mentor, you can request to meet with one to discuss your needs of support. I want to wish you all the best of luck this semester and Go Bears!

~Aubrey

(Bio: My name is Aubrey Hardy, and I am a senior studying special needs education. Fun fact: I’ve read over 15 books this year!)