Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Gatewood, Missouri
Future Plans: Go into elementary education after getting my associate’s degree. Teach Pre-K or Kindergarten.
Advice/Tips: Order your books ahead of time.
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Fun Fact: I collect PEZ dispensers
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Future Plans: Transfer to MIZZOU after I receive my Associate of Science in Nursing.
Favorite Band: Stone Temple Pilots
Favorite Book: Goodnight Moon
Favorite Quote: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
Dream Job: My ultimate goal is to work as a nurse practitioner.
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Lynchburg, Missouri
Future Plans: Transfer to Missouri State University in Springfield
Why I chose Missouri State-West Plains: I chose MSU-WP because it was a close community and it was a very nice campus.
What I didn't know about Missouri State-West Plains before becoming a student: I did not know that there would be so many benefits to becoming a part of campus and how much you can help.
Have you ever met anyone famous? Freddy Freeman
Fun Fact: I collect baseball cards
Class: Junior
Hometown: West Plains, Missouri
Future Plans: Become a flight nurse
Why I chose Missouri State-West Plains: We have a top-of-the-line nursing program and having the opportunity to graduate debt-free!
Advice/Tips: Use the free tutoring labs
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite Quote: “Anything worth having doesn't come easy.”
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Plato, Missouri
Why I chose Missouri State-West Plains: Free tuition I would receive from participating in the A+ program.
Advice/Tips: Go to all events offered!
Favorite TV show: Gilmore Girls
Favorite Quote: “You can’t add days to your life, but you can add life to your days.”
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Vienna, Missouri
Future Plans: ER Nurse
What I didn't know before I became a student: Travel abroad opportunities
Advice/Tips: Get organized and check your email.
Favorite Food: Mac and cheese
Favorite Quote: “Don’t let the hard days win.”
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Hermann, Missouri
Future Plans: I plan to be an early childhood education teacher.
Why I chose Missouri State-West Plains: On my tour I fell in love with the campus, community and what MSU-West Plains had to offer.
Advice/Tips: Take chances
Favorite Fictional Character: Harry Potter
Favorite Quote: “How lucky am I to have something worth missing.”
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Born in Philly; live in Alton, Missouri (homeschooled)
Future Plans: Possibly traveling nurse, ICU, ER . . . lots of ideas.
Advice/Tips: Get involved, do the hard things, and get some exercise!
Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings
Favorite Music Artist/Band: Toby Mac
Fun Fact: I've met the head of NASA.
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Bloomfield, Missouri
Future Plans: Dental Hygiene
Why I chose Missouri State-West Plains: Far enough from home and I could use my A+ scholarship. Now I come back because I love the people here!
What I didn't know about Missouri State-West Plains before becoming a student: I did not know about the Corps of Opportunity Scholarship.
Advice/Tips: Go to Welcome Week activities!
Favorite Movie: Mamma Mia!
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Van Buren, Missouri
Future Plans: Nursing specializing in oncology
What I didn't know about Missouri State-West Plains before becoming a student: I did not know that the class size would allow professors to directly interact with their students.
Advice/Tips: Don't be afraid to ask for help in classes. The professors want you to succeed.
Fun Fact: I love to sing.
Favorite Movie: The Hunger Games
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Thayer, Missouri
Future Plans: Graduate with my general studies degree and then transfer to MSU-Springfield to pursue a degree in natural resources with a focus on forestry.
Why I chose Missouri State-West Plains: It is close to home, and I only heard good things about going here. The value of education compared to the cost was too good to pass up
What I didn't know about Missouri State-West Plains before becoming a student: All the different types of degrees and certificates offered
Advice/Tips: Network for connections to help you in the future.
Favorite Food: Sushi
Class: Freshman
Hometown: West Plains, Missouri
Future Plans: General Studies then surgical technology.
Why I chose Missouri State-West Plains: It was close to home, and I love the positive environment.
What I didn't know about Missouri State-West Plains before becoming a student: I didn’t know about the nursing and welding programs.
Favorite Music Artist: Frank Ocean
Fun Fact: I've traveled all over France.
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: West Plains, Missouri
Future Plans: I would like to become a psychiatrist and have my own practice.
Why I chose Missouri State-West Plains: The ASCEND Program was a big deciding factor for me.
Advice/Tips: Leave your comfort zone. Doing so has really improved my college experience.
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Quote: "Life is too short to spend it at war with yourself."
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Republic, Missouri
Future Plans: Agriculture Lending. Get my BA in Agriculture Business with emphasis in Finance Management. I hope to come back to West Plains area and serve farmers and ranchers here.
Why I chose Missouri State-West Plains: It is a great first campus experience making the adjustment so much easier.
Favorite Music Artist/band: Cody Johnson
Favorite Candy: KitKat
Fun Fact: I collect turquoise jewelry.
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Dora, Missouri
Future Plans: Ultrasound Technician
What I didn't know about Missouri State-West Plains before becoming a student: That MSU-WP had an e-Sports team
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Favorite Quote: "It always seems impossible until it's done."