“It’s been an awesome experience getting to meet all sorts of new people…”

Name: Mo Totty

Academic Program: Associate of Arts in General Studies

What is your hometown? West Plains, MO

Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? This university offers the degree program that suits my needs best and allowed me to stay close to home.

How would you describe your experience here? It’s been an awesome experience getting to meet all sorts of new people and gaining new experiences with them.

What has been your favorite thing about Missouri State-West Plains? The atmosphere in each room on campus being entirely different and yet almost always positive.

What has been your favorite course? And why? Public Speaking has allowed me to meet people around me and get more comfortable talking to people even if I do not know them.

How have faculty and staff helped you during your time at Missouri State-West Plains? My teachers have done amazing jobs at explaining and being able to reiterate their points differently for different learning styles, this has helped immensely when I might not get something fully.

How did you choose your major? It will prepare me for my bachelor’s degree, which will me a to pursue a career that I’ve dreamed of.

What have you learned at Missouri State-West Plains that will help you succeed in your education, career or life? Being involved with the Student Government Association (SGA) has helped develop my ability to communicate effectively and problem solve.

What are your plans after graduation? After graduating I plan to enroll into Missouri State University-Springfield and attain my Bachelor of Science in Electronic Arts/Audio and work in a production studio.