Summer, It has been a year ago today since you took your life-- June 24, 2018. A year ago today I sat in my room crying, confused and asking God why. I remember exactly when we met. We were at our first pre-meeting for our Missouri State spring break service trip and you would NOT shut up. I honestly thought you were one of the leaders of the trip because of your … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to a Friend I Lost to Suicide
By: Sophia Zhao My name is Sophia Zhao and I am from China. I am studying towards my master degree in MSU for one year. I have to say joining 2019 Spring Immersion Trip is the most meaningful thing I have done since I came here so far. I meet so many amazing people in New Orleans, they are trying to protect and improve their homeland in many ways. Ms. Jeanette is trying to … [Read more...] about Serving in New Orleans
By: Abby Connors With one more day left of our Bear Break trip in New Orleans, I am amazed by how much I’ve learned and the different perspectives I’ve gained in just four short days. About four years ago, I spent about a day and a half in New Orleans on my way to another destination. Thinking back, I realize how naive I was, and how much I misunderstood this city when I was … [Read more...] about Days Go By
By: Ansleigh Schwendinger This spring break, I had no idea what I was about to commit to when I joined the Bear Breaks trip to Asheville, North Carolina. It turns out that this has been one of the best experiences that I have had the opportunity to participate in since coming to Missouri State. Our small group of 16 MO State students have all come together to … [Read more...] about A Week To Remember
By: Drew Hilgendorf First off, I want to say this entire experience has been incredible. The city of Asheville is incredible and has a ton of things to do and the scenery here isn’t too shabby either. The service we have done has been some of the most fulfilling activities I have ever participated in. Being in graduate school at MSU and going on a Bear Breaks immersion … [Read more...] about Opening Eyes in Asheville