Happy September, Missouri State Bears! Last week, we met one of our newest Success Coaches. This week, we are meeting Abby who has been a Success Coach for a year. Abby would love to help set you up for success and be your biggest cheerleader!! Come visit the Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST) office, located in the Meyer Library, room 116.

Abby Horn

• Academic area of interest:

I am currently getting my Master’s in speech-language pathology.

• Beginning of semester advice:

A piece of advice is to stay on top of assignments and tasks from the beginning of the semester. Planners are also very important and they can help you stay on top of your course work. The syllabus is also important to look at because it has all the information you need. It can be overwhelming but I promise that it will be okay.

CAST tip: Don’t have a planner? Stop by the CAST office (Meyer Library 116) to pick up a free planner! (while supplies last)

• What is your favorite thing about being a Success Coach?

My favorite thing about being a Success Coach is connecting with students and being able to watch them thrive here at MSU. I also want to make sure that students have a good experience while they are here and that they know they have a support system with us.

• What is your favorite year in college and why?

My favorite year in school was my senior year of undergraduate. I felt like I had something to look forward to especially because this is the year that I got accepted into grad school. I loved hanging out with my friends this year and just knowing that I have a support system behind me.

• Post-graduate advice:

You are not expected to have it all figured out when you graduate but, at least have an idea of what you would like to do in your last semester. I would also make sure to secure those professional relationships because those could be helpful in the future, especially with recommendations. Lastly, be proud of what you have accomplished!!

• How do you practice self-care?

I make sure to do activities that I find enjoyment in like workout classes. It helps me get my mind off of things and it helps me feel accomplished. I also really enjoy hanging out with my friends because they always make me feel better. Definitely make sure to not neglect your hobbies.

~Brooklyn
(Bio: My name is Brooklyn Crawford and I am currently getting my Master’s of Social Work at MSU. Fun fact: I have over 600 physical book at home.)