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>> Rachel Peterson At Missouri State University - West Plains,
you'll discover what we have known for fifty years, big opportunities come in small packages.
Nestled in the Heart of the Ozarks, Missouri State -- West plains is small enough to give
you person attention, but large enough to get you well on your way to an exciting career.
>> Dustin Harrison The great thing about Missouri State University
- West Plains, is that it is just a wonderful, small town college that gives you the feel
of a large University, with the same quality education.
>> Brady Peterson At first I was really scared about college,
and I knew I wanted to go to a smaller school to get started, and so I'm glad I chose
Missouri State -- West Plains. >> Rachel Peterson
Our small class size, dedicated faculty, and caring staff create a learning atmosphere
that promotes success. >> Lucas Risner
It was very Professional, and they are willing to help you whenever you need to. You can
come see them in their office whenever you want.
>> Vernieca Kellum I had several outstanding faculty. They were
great teachers and not only that, they were great mentors, they gave you time outside
of the classroom to teach you things, not only just out of a textbook.
>> Ken Franke They are very approachable, and on many levels
you are able to talk with them when you have a problem or don't understand something.
>> Rachel Peterson Our state of the art facilities ensure the
education you receive will prepare you for twenty-first century challenges.
>> Perla Quintana I feel very prepared to transfer to another
college, because our teachers don't cut us slack, in hopes that when we get to the
next level we'll be able to take it, and we won't look back thinking, "Gosh I wish
I hadn't cut corners." >> Dustin Harrison
I would say my academic experience was very challenging. Schoolwork doesn't come naturally
to me, but I found that some of the Instructors took the extra time to explain and get me
through some of the courses I struggled with a little bit, but it did better prepare me
for later on in life. >> Rachel Peterson
Missouri State - West Plains offers educational programs that meet a wide range of needs.
You can choose from a rigorous transfer program, that will prepare you to enter a four-year
college or University, or one of our two-year career programs that provides the technical,
hands on training that you need to find employment in a variety of fields.
>> John Fenske I enrolled in the honors program here at Missouri
State -- West Plains. I found it to be quite academically challenging, and I enjoyed the
challenge. The honors program really helped you strive to go above and beyond your academic
studies. >> Brady Peterson
My academic experience hasn't been extremely easy, it's been challenging, but it has
made me push harder and made me feel like I am working really hard for my education.
>> Rachel Peterson And with online courses, and an extended campus
in Mountain Grove, access to a college degree is better than ever.
>> John Mulford The reason I attended Missouri State -- West
Plains, is because it was local here in my hometown.
>> Lucas Risner Missouri State -- West Plains was close to
home, and it was really affordable and I knew I could get a quality education here.
>>Rachel Peterson Learning doesn't come in the classroom environments
alone. At Missouri State -- West Plains, you'll find opportunities to go beyond the
campus to learn and grow. Field trips to natural landmarks in the area, intercession courses
that feature trips to such places as Eureka Springs, Memphis, and Belize, Educational
tours of European countries, and a study abroad program in China give students a better understanding
of the world around them. >> Anna Cantrell
Last may I got the opportunity to travel with the honors program to, Germany, Switzerland,
Italy, and Austria, and that was an amazing trip. The places were Beautiful.
>> Rachel Peterson Students don't have to stop with an Associate
Degree at Missouri State -- West Plains. Thanks to the Academic Outreach program offered
by Missouri State University, in Springfield. You can complete Bachelor Degrees in Business,
Child and Family Development, Elementary Education, General Agriculture, Nursing, and Technology
Management. As well as Masters Degrees in Business Administration, Educational Administration,
and Teaching, and this list continues to grow. >> Tony Ary
The Outreach Program has helped me achieve my academic goals, by just being there for
me, and allowing me to take these classes in West Plains, so I don't have to travel.
It is helping me maintain where I am living, maintain my job, and still going to college
without having to give any of that up. >> Vernieca Kellum
The Academic Outreach Program was incredible. I got to stay in an environment that I was
very comfortable with, and my professors were teachers from a rural area, and that was enfaces,
I'm from a rural area and I wanted to be a teacher, so they could really relate to
me and what I wanted to do. >> Rachel Peterson
You'll find plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus too. Missouri State - West
Plains, has many student organizations geared toward a wide variety of interest.
>> Dustin Harrison The Business Club
>> Lucas Risner Currently an SGA member
>> Vernieca Kellum Writing Tutor
>> John Mulford Phi Theta Kappa
>> Anna Cantrell Core of Opportunity Worker >> Brady Peterson
Future Alumni Organization >> Perla Quintana
Being an ambassador is, for lack of better words, the bomb dot com.
>> Anna Cantrell I have gotten to learn so much about the University,
and meet so many people, and life long friends through being involved in organizations.
>> Rachel Peterson and you won't want to miss the exciting
action of Nationally recognized Grizzly Basketball and Volleyball teams.
>> Tony Ary Going to the games was fun and exciting because
we have some time to spend with our friends outside the classroom, defiantly high energy
ball games that were very fun to watch and entertaining, and the players make it fun,
it was really just a great time. >> Perla Quintana
My favorite activities defiantly include going to the Grizzly games. Weather Volleyball or
Basketball, because our student crowd gets crazy up in the stands.
>>Rachel Peterson With a variety of finical aid options available
including the A+ Program. Missouri State -- West Plains makes obtaining a degree even more
affordable. >> Anna Cantrell
Missouri State -- West Plains was very affordable, for me and my family both. Through my scholarships
and financial aid I receive. I am going to be able to graduate nursing school completely
debt free. Which is a huge blessing to me, as well as my mom and dad.
>> Brady Peterson Missouri State was an affordable option for
me because I get an A+ Scholarship, and on top of that I receive many awards and scholarships
that have also helped me. >> Rachel Peterson
Want to know more? Visit our website or schedule a campus tour and see what opportunities await
you at Missouri State -- West Plains. >> Perla Quintana
Missouri State -- West Plains really encourages that and gives you more opportunities than
the average to get to know people, and really get to know them. Cause your not just another
number, your not just another face on campus, you walk around an you actually know the people.
>> John Mulford West Plains is a large community for the area,
offers a lot of things for students, recreation, natural, recreation, as well as just a great
academic program. >> Brady Peterson
Overall, I have experienced so many things that I will never forget at Missouri State
-- West Plains. >> Anna Cantrell
So, we have friendly faculty, great students and like I said, a small town feel, but we
have every resource we need.