Editor’s Note: Shane Hull is a sophomore at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) who began his collegiate career as a traditional student – one who enrolls in college immediately following high school. These students have their own sets of challenges, from picking the college they want to attend to actually attending classes. In this column, Shane concludes his story … [Read more...] about Countdown to Commencement and Final Preparations
Having just graduated high school, traditional students may seem eager to embrace the next chapter in their educational journey – college. But that’s not always the case. Going through the processes to pick the college they want to attend can seem daunting, then comes actually attending the classes so they can get a degree. Shane Hull, a current sophomore at Missouri State … [Read more...] about Why I chose to attend Missouri State-West Plains
Editor’s note: Non-traditional students sometimes face a set of unique challenges when they embark on the journey to obtain a college degree. Amanda Collins, a graduate of both Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) and Missouri State University-Springfield, knows those challenges well. In her column “My Non-Traditional Path to Success” on this page, she is sharing her … [Read more...] about Admissions and Financial Aid
Non-traditional students (those who are a few years removed from high school) sometimes face a set of unique challenges when they embark on the journey to obtain a college degree. Amanda Collins, a graduate of both Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) and Missouri State University-Springfield, knows those challenges well. In this column and subsequent columns in the … [Read more...] about Why I chose Missouri State University – West Plains