University of Missouri-Columbia Top Questions

My classmates are very motivated, fun, and entertaining.

At Mizzou there is every kind of student you can imagine. Mizzou is very diverse although it may appear as if it is not. The largest group I would say are "Greeks". They make up a majority of undergraduates at school. They are all walks of life, black, white, asian, hispanic, Christian, non-christian, LGBT. All in one group. Within the greek life they have different support groups, like Celebrate God or LGBT Greek. These are also offered to non-greeks. I worked on an undergraduate LGBT research project and realized there is an abundance of groups and meetings and lectures offered. This is true with a lot of groups on campus like Invisible Children, TOMS, Caring for Columbia, Asian American Society...the list goes on and on. I love i and most students do too. It makes a big school feel small especially for people out of state like Texas and Wisconsin

For the most part, the other students are campus are friendly and out going in class.

The University of Missouri has a very diverse campus, with many different racial, religious, LGBT and socioeconomic groups represented. Because of the great diversity, I have a hard time imagining any student, no matter their background, finding it hard to fit in. There are sure to be many other students on campus that they identify with.

The majority of kids on campus are Caucasian, however you will find students of ethnicity from many different countries and backgrounds so everyone will be able to find their place or a group to fit in with at the school. It seems like A LOT of students are from Kansas City, St. Louis, and Illinois. Many of the students do not worry about dressing up for class, its college, nobody cares what you wear. A lot of kids just like to be comfortable when they go to class, especially if it is an 8am! There are also quite a few fraternities and sonorities on campus. This makes for a lively party scene as many students join and attend the numerous activities that the Greek community offers.

We are very driven students who are here to learn more.

There are absolutely a million different types of students at Mizzou. There is a place for everybody and no one would feel out of place. There are student organizations for everyone and give lots of room for these students to interact with each other. In social settings on campus you will find a variety of different students interacting with one another. From students who are very engaged in academics to students who seek involvement in extra curricular activities, there is a place for everyone. Students wear a variety to things of class on a daily basis, from sweatpants to jeans, hats to khakis. Judgement is not big at Mizzou, you can choose to be who you want to be and people will respect you for that.

Mizzou is incredibly diverse! We have populations from around the United States as well as from around the world. There are resources for every population too! We have a Women's Center, LGBTQ Resource Center, Black Culture Center, Multicultural Center, Asian Affairs Center...the list goes on and on and on. Since we're located in a college town, many will say that we have liberal leanings, but there is a conservative presence on campus. Well, not just a conservative presence...we also have communists, socialists, libertarians, green party members, anarchists, and more. Pile that on top of the wide variety of religious ideals from multiple gods to no god and you have the huge salad bowl that is Mizzou. At first, the students may seem like a blur of black and gold, but that's only because we have so much school spirit (and an excellent line of Mizzou wear available at the bookstore). In reality, students aren't afraid to express themselves be it with clothing or words or actions. In my time, I have seen people come to campus dressed in bright green body suits or full length Renaissance gowns. Since we attract such a diverse population, students aren't expected to fit into any certain category; they are encouraged to broaden their horizons and meet new people!

The students at Mizzou are very diverse and have many different interests. Due to this, I do not feel that anyone would feel out of place here. Additionally, there are hundreds of different clubs and groups to get involved with to help everyone find somewhere they feel they belong--from the Greek system to Allies in Action to Ballroom Dancing. Although there are a lot of out of state students, especially more recently, it is commonly said that out of state students are all here for the J-school, but this is not true. Although a lot of students from outside Missouri do come here for the journalism school, it is much more frequent today that they are here for other programs. Coming from out of state myself, I was worried coming in I would not fit in with a bunch of students from Missouri, but this just isn't true. Everyone on campus is friendly and welcoming. Furthermore, at Mizzou, there are students from every financial background, especially since the university offers great scholarships and other financial aid options. Overall, after almost three years here at the University of Missouri, I can honestly say that everyone has people here that they would connect with and quickly come to call friends.

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