University of Missouri-Columbia Top Questions

Any school you attend is going to have its pros and cons, but I honestly believe the pros heavily outweigh the cons at MU. First of all, the athletics program is getting better exponentially faster. Our basketball team is currently ranked #4 in the country, and has been getting better and better the last few years. Our football team last year had two players drafted by the NFL in the top 10, and has had many others go in the first round in the last five years. MIzzou is the founder of homecoming, and every homecoming is a sports spectacle, and there is nothing else like it in the country. We have the number one journalism school in the country. Students from all over the country come to attend MU for its very prestigious J-School. MU has a state of the art Rec Center, which is arguably the most expensive and most impressive rec center in the country. If you are a fan of wrestling you would enjoy MU, for its wonderful and top shelf wrestling program. MU is a wonderful school, and ranks in the top 100 of USA Today's list of best colleges in the nation.

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Attending Mizzou has been one of the greatest decisions of my educational career. As a minority woman, it can be difficult to feel like I am represented on campus, and that discouragement can either propel or dispel a student's ability to adapt to a new environment. There are over 400 different student groups, however, for students to figure out where they want to be and the assortment of international students here helps to create a more universal environment. Columbia, although generally considered a college town, is definitely growing, and I look forward to seeing how much things change after I graduate because the student population constantly demands more from their surroundings. The school spirit here is undeniable. Mizzou students adore being at Mizzou. Sports culture is fundamental in bonding students from all over the world, and the environment of campus during sporting events is incomparable. Black and gold swamp the entire scene and if you aren't a tiger, you will definitely feel out of place. It amazes me how quickly students can encompass a location during giveaways or announcements. Depending on where you are on campus, there are totally different vibes. Memorial Union has a more bistro-feel, full of artistic intellectuals sipping a Starbucks latte or typing vivaciously on their laptops. The Student Center, however, constantly buzzes with a variety of students, from sky-high basketball hunks to bespectacled engineering experts toting their computers with glee. On the south side of campus, you'll be overwhelmed with a variety of greek houses and decorations, especially during our Homecoming celebrations, which is an unforgettable time of year. My biggest complaint? I would love to see more acceptance in Columbia, overall, since conflict between the Black Culture Center and anonymous racist students have been problematic. The discomfort and disrespect one feels from knowing someone abhors their presence on campus can be bewildering. I am hopeful that this intolerance will lessen in the future as students take pride in their backgrounds and educate others on the importance of being aware. Even though this issue can be a sore spot for minority students, we will always love our Mizzou. The reaction I get from letting Missourians know where I attend school is baffling! They are always enthusiastic, however, coming from Kansas City, Missouri, there is indeed a border war between Kansas University and the University of Missouri, but my heart lies with that glorious black and gold. Our world-renown Journalism school has become a site of interest for innumerable students and parents alike, and I can only imagine how our population will expand after I graduate. I look forward to being an alumni of this amazing school.

Mizzou is an amazing school. It is in the center of Columbia, MO, which is also called CoMo. Columbia is definitely a college town. A college town is a place that is buzzing with a college atmosphere. Mizzou is such a prevalent university, the students take over Columbia when school is in session. The campus is big - thirty minute walk across the entire campus. Mizzou is a place for those with school spirit. If you love sports, this is definitely the place for you. Students and faculty are obsessed with the Mizzou Tigers. Everyone knows our mascots name, and merely everyone goes to the football and basketball games. Although I love Mizzou, it is expensive. It is not as generous with scholarships and smaller schools, so that is something to keep in mind. As a freshman, there are plenty of ways to get involved and feel at home. There is a massive amount of organizations. Some organizations are just for fun, some are for service, and others specialize in certain majors. The dorms are newly renovated, and the dining hall food is actually good. It will take you a while to adjust to Mizzou, but it will be worthwhile when you do.

Columbia is the quintessential college town. We're not so big that Mizzou is not an important part of the community but not so tiny that every knows each other. For a town of 100,000 people, it's surprisingly diverse and Mizzou's reputation both in the academics and athletics leads to one of strongest school pride's I've ever seen.

the best thing about the school is the campus. the one thing that i would change is the dining. I feel that my school is the perfect size it isn't to small but it isn't too big its just right. Usually when i tell people that i go to mizzou the first thing they ask me is how are the people there. I spend a lot of my time at the student studying. The town that my school is in is the perfect example of a real college town everything you need is within walking distance. There aren't really any big controversies on campus there definitely is A LOT OF SCHOOL SPIRIT.The most frequent student complaints is just about the food but you're get college food that you don't like at any college you go too.

Coming from a small town growing up, I will admit I was a little nervous when I chose to come to such a large university. However, all my insecurities were eased quickly when I saw the dynamic of the student body. With so many organizations aiding the opportunity to get involved, you are able to become a part of a smaller, close-knit community. Also, there is an overwhelming sense of unity between the students and faculty when you become a tiger; this campus epitomizes school pride and bleeds black and gold. However, one of my favorite aspects of living in Columbia is the downtown scene. There is a wonderful mix of cozy coffee shops, record stores, boutiques, bars and restaurants, and best of all, the famous "Hot Box Cookies". You can walk around, explore, and soak up the Midwestern charm of the community in its entirety. I think what I appreciate the most about Mizzou is that I am receiving a great education from professors that push me to fulfill my goals, yet the social experiences are just as plentiful. I couldn't envision a more perfect college town.

The best thing about my school is its traditions. It definitely adds to the college-y feel of the campus. I think the size of the campus is perfect. It is large enough to give you the big school experience, but you can make it as small as you want through clubs, social and academic fraternities, and freshman interest groups during your freshman year in the dorm. Being from out-of-state, the first year traveling home, people were confused as to why I went to Mizzou. But now, the university is gaining more notoriety, and people are more familiar with the school and its programs. When I'm on campus, I divide my time between the brand-new Student Center with restaurants like sushi, sandwiches, and Italian, as well as laptops you can borrow to complete work, comfy couches and warm fireplaces. It is the perfect place to lounge in between classes. I also go to our main library, Ellis Library to get some peace and quiet to get my class work done. Those two places are definitely the best to socialize, eat and get your work done. The college town atmosphere is fantastic. With downtown right on the north side of campus, it opens up a whole new world. Eateries, coffee shops and clothing shops are basically on campus, giving you a bunch of options during your free time. The school's administration is wonderful. The deans of the various colleges are always willing to make time for students to come in and visit. The most recent controversy on campus was about switching conferences from the Big 12 to the SEC, or Southeastern Conference. We know that they have the best interests for the university in mind. The once experience I'll always remember is when we beat the University of Oklahoma, the #1 team in the nation in football, on our 99th Homecoming. Homecoming is a huge deal here, and it made it that much better. ESPN Game Day was here, and after the game, we pulled the goal posts out of the stadium and took them downtown to cut up and distribute to everyone. It was by far my favorite college memory.

Mizzou is a very active school. There are many positives throughout the campus environment. The best thing I would say about the school is the rec center. It is by far the best in the country. The gym is beautiful, as well as the pools being out of this world. The one thing I would change is the food. The food here is the most common complaint amongst students. It becomes repetitive and the overall choices are unimaginative. The size of the school is perfect. Columbia is a perfect college town which benefits from the university. The administration that I've dealt with is very caring and want each student to achieve. School pride is rampant throughout the campus, you will not turn a corner without seeing black and gold.

The best thing about the University of Missouri is that it is constantly improving. Since I was a freshman, all the dorms were renovated and several new dorms were built. They built a new student center and bookstore. The list goes on. If you like big schools, this is the right school for you. On campus, I spend most of my time at Pershing. It is a building that has a computer lab and market. Great place to study. Overall Mizzou is a great school. At times you might be frustrated with the freshman level classes that "weed out" students, however, the education at this institution is top notch. The social scene is equally good. There are many school run events/ student run events.