Meet your Ambassadors

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."