University of Missouri-Columbia Top Questions

Coming from Rolla, home of Missouri University of Science and Technology; many of my friends wonder why I chose Mizzou. When asked, ?Why Mizzou?? I simply reply, ?Mizzou means more!? With confused faces, they speculate why I replied using my school?s clich? poster saying. However, this saying one hundred percent true. The University of Missouri-Columbia has the largest campus in Missouri. With endless opportunities here, I could not ask for more. Higher education opens up opportunity in every students future, so why not go to the school with the most opportunity. That?s what I did after all.

What I love most about Mizzou is the people, and furthermore the friendships that I have made here. The diversity of everything here allows new students to make whatever they want out of there college experience, and I think Mizzou does a perfect job at fostering this by providing a vast array of oportunities to get involved-- something that many of my friends who attended smaller schools have complained about. Whether you're interested in Greek life, athletics, or any number of student organizations, there is a niche for you here. This is what I love about this school.

I lvoe the fact that Mizzou has their own Law School; it makes it the perfect school for me since I plan on going to law school. I plan on being an attorney, so Mizzou was my top choice.

I brag about Mizzoui's athletic teams, their intrammural sports programs, the many undergraduate degrees and advanced degrees you can obtain, and the various sororities and fraternities you can join. The University of Missouri is a beautiful campus with botanical gardens and large gorgeous historic buildings to admire as you browse the campus. The Student Center is one of the top in the nation with a terrific work-out center and the best exercise classes on any campus. There are so many areas for student dining and the food is really great in every place I've tried.

Good athletic teams, lots to do, highly accredited, great education, big/new campus

I am getting a great education, and the biochemistry degree program is really strong. Already, as a freshman, I have taken a course in biochemistry and learned a lot. The things they have already taught me in lab and lecture will make the transition into upper level courses and graduate school all the easier.

The opportunities available are the biggest things that I brag on. The networking of the school, the school spirit, the NUMEROUS organizations available to join, the great people, and countless other fields. I brag on opportunities because in every sense of the word you have the opportunity for greatness in that field (sciences, sports, arts, etc.) I frequently say, "If you are not successful at Mizzou then you are not using your resources. Period!"

The things that I brag about the most about my school are how great my teachers are, they are all very well educated and very helpful. I also brag about how beautiful our campus is, it might be a very huge campus but it is also very beautiful. The thing that everyone brags about the most is our Journalism school and how great it is, and how great the people involved in the Journalism school are.

The campus is larger than most schools. There are more resources available for students & post-graduates. Housing is great and the campus is growing with several construction projects underway. On campus food service is wonderful with a variety of food choices. Class sizes are within normal range, not intimidating at all. Our Recreation Center is enormous with ample space, equiptment and trainers available to meet almost anyone's schedule. Centrally located for easy access to shopping centers and major metropolitan areas. Student life is enhanced by the variety of activities and organizations on campus to promote leadership skills.

The University of Missouri-Columbia is a great institution for problem based research. When I speak of my school, I make sure to place high emphasis on the research community and how many investigators and professors are making a difference in the body of knowledge through their own endevors in research. I have been involved in research for the past three years and it has expanded my educational horizons to new levels. The research community at MU is highly funded and some of the top minds in the world are employed here. There are opportunites for everyone to get involved.