University of Missouri-Columbia Top Questions

The Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) are interest or major specific learning communities, which act to alleviate the college transition. Hypothetically, if a common interest exists – friendships form easier. However, this general type of program isn’t unique to Mizzou, what makes FIGs unique is that you are co-enrolled in three classes with FIG-mates and a student led seminar class. It creates a built-in study group while the seminar further explores the set interest. For example, my journalism FIG instructor was able to bring in three Pulitzer-prized journalists to talk to our FIG consisting of 20 people.

No matter how big Mizzou is, we are all a family. Everyone takes pride in this beautiful university and we all try making it better. There is something here for everyone and everyone is involved and participates in the events. I never visited a school that was as welcoming as Mizzou. Not only are the students excited for you but the faculty and alumni are even happy to see new faces and see the traditions being continued. This University is presitgious and well known but its also a family and my home away from home.

University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) is a huge school that has a space for everyone to feel comfortable. The school's size didn't turn me away like other larger schools did. Compared to the other schools I considered, Mizzou seems like the best place to provide both the education and the family-oriented environment that I'm looking for while also giving me the space and resources that I need to explore the world around me.

The unlimited opportunities you are given to meet new people, make friends, and create unforgettable memories.

I believe what makes the University of Columbia-Missouri unique is its diverse student body. Throughout my time here, I have learned a plethora about cultures that differ from mine, and a lot of stereotypes were proven wrong through these encounters. I believe diversity is a very important factor when determining how much a school supports its students, and Mizzou does a great job of this.

The University of Missouri is such a big school compared to the other schools I looked at when deciding where to go. Other schools I considered were smaller and closer to home containing a lot of people I knew or had similar life styles to me. But after deciding to go to Mizzou I realized it was the best choice because it was so large with so many students from very different places then I was from. Not only did Mizzou present me with so many new people it also offered me so many opportunites the small schools wouldnt have.

I would that the most unique thing about my school is while it is very large in size, it still maintains a small school atmosphere. Growing up in a small town where everyone knew my name, is was a very easy transition to my college in that within the first month, most of the faculty and students knew who I was and I could apporach anyone for both academic and personal concerns.

There are things such as FIGS, learning communities, Mizzou MOM, and other freshman-focused living programs to help new students adjust from living at home with their parents to now on their own. Also, we are the originators for homecoming, we began the tradition! It's just something about the campus, it's extremely beautfiul and so much oppurtunity around me.

Mizzou is a registered botanical garden so there are incredible views and atmospheres in every season.

Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and it is a true college town. The city's involvement and love for Mizzou motivates students and makes them feel welcome. It feels like a place where you can really be comfortable living and learning.