University of Missouri-Columbia Top Questions

Someone who is outgoing; it is a large school and could be overwhelming to somone who is very shy. Getting involved is the best way to meet people, so they should also be willing to put themselves out there and try new things. Also, someone who is into sports because football and basketball are a major part of life here.

University of Missouri - Columbia would fit most people. They have a wide variety of majors so there is something for everyone. The only thing that would be a deal breaker for some people would be the class size. For a shy introvert the big lecture hall classes can be overwhelming and they are not the best situation for learning.

Persons interested in a varied background of degreed programs and also who enjoy an active social life should attend the University of Missouri. Since it's a large school, the person attending should be self-confident, outgoing and an extrovert in order to succeed in a body of 30,000 students. It will be necessary to find your own help with tutors, student housing problems, job possibilites and illness situations while on this campus. If you're a student who loves a busy campus with lots of individual activities and sports while offering numerous degrees, this ones for you!

A person that is mature, really knows how to deal with people, stay focused, and multi-task.

Anyone! University of Missouri is extremely diverse. Walking around campus is always interesting between the different cultures showing through the crowd, the accents, and all of the people. We have student groups for all types, majors for whatever you want, and all sorts of activites at the student rec center.

A person perfect for the University of Missouri is not afraid of a crowd nor is s/he intimidated by a long walk to class in the snow or the rain. Someone who loves sports and is not embarassed by our M.I.Z-Z.O.U chant. A person that wants to work hard and show the professors that even a bad grade won't derail their succuss. Finally, someone with a spirit to give back to the earth and to others, that is a Mizzou student.

I think any "kind" of person could attend the University of Missouri and become a successful and content student. Mizzou is so large that there truly is something for all kinds of people. No matter your interests, ambitions, or goals, Mizzou has the resources to fulfill every students' needs. The only aspect of Mizzou I would warn someone about is that if he or she does not wish to attend a large school, Mizzou may not be for them. I think college is what you make it and if you wish to succeed, Mizzou gives you the building blocks.

Any kind of person should attend Mizzou. There is something for everyone and every type of person can be found somewhere on campus.

At first I thought the University of Missouri- Columbia would only be a good fit for very outgoing individuals, because of its intimidating size. When I decided on MU as my choice of school I feared I would be too shy to succeed at MU. Now after my first semester I would have to say Mizzou is a good fit for any body who is driven and motivated, no matter how outgoing or shy they are. For students who are easily distracted from studies or have a poor work ethic, Mizzou would probably be overwhelming.

The University of Missouri is set up to handle all types of students. There is not a single person who would not fit in at Mizzou, as long as they tried. The campus is acessible and most of the students and staff are excepting and accomadating to students who made need more help or have unusaul requests. The one thing you do need when attending Mizzou, however, is school pride. Students wishing to attend this university has to be willing to try new things and meet new people. Someone who wishes to be a loner would not do to well.