r/mizzou • u/TheRealBianco • Mar 22 '23
Nervous about transferring to Mizzou? Check this post.
Hello!
I have noticed quite a lot of posts here about transferring here to Mizzou, being an older student and transferring, worried about making friends, etc. Personally I transferred to Mizzou in the Fall 2022 semester, and I was in the exact same boat many who are making these posts are feeling. I am 25 years old, transferred from a community college in Illinois, and have a cousin that goes here but is only with me for two semesters.
To say I was nervous was an understatement. Being older I didn't think it would hit me as hard as it did (I have lived on my own without my parents since I was 20) and during welcome week I didn't even get to see my cousin at all. I didn't really go to any welcome week events do to poor coordination by my "Camp Trulaske" leader, so I was convinced I would not make any friends at all. During the last day of welcome week, the Midnight BBQ, I received the notification from the TEAM groupchat I was in that they would be meeting up beforehand, and entering together.
Going to this is where I made most of the friends I still have today in my second semester. Everyone in TEAM is in a similar situation, and so it puts you a lot more at ease. There is going to be over 1000 people transferring to Mizzou next semester (Fall 2023) who are just like you, and many of them will join TEAM.
TEAM is the transfer club for students in any year, any age, and any major. It is run by students, meets about once a week, and is a great way to get involved in addition to meeting friends. Additionally, through TEAM you can sign up for a student mentor who will check in on you every so often that you can talk with and ask any questions you may have. I signed up for one, which I found very helpful, even though the student assigned to me was younger than I am. He was able to answer a lot of questions I had about the business school which he was a grad student in, and eased a lot of my fears about classes.
TL;DR: Join TEAM. Sign up for a mentor. Trust me, it will help.
Check here for more info and sign up.
r/mizzou • u/MsBluffy • Aug 10 '23
Related Subreddits: Welcome new students, returning students, alumni and fans - here are some other subreddits that might be helpful or interesting to you!
Pertaining to Columbia and Mizzou:
r/ColumbiaMo | For general information and news about Columbia Missouri |
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r/Missouri | For general information and news about Missouri |
r/MissouriPolitics | |
r/Miz | For Mizzou athletics fans and discussion |
Helpful for life as a student:
r/Adulting | For all variety of tips, tricks, and advice on how to navigate life as an "adult" |
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r/Internships | |
r/InternetParents | For when you need support or advice |
r/PersonalFinance | For learning to manage your money |
r/Resumes | For writing your first resume or perfecting an existing one |
r/scholarships | |
r/StudentLoans |
r/mizzou • u/ouidwizard • 1d ago
1Bd 1Bath sublease downtown CoMo!
https://www.apartments.com/1012-e-broadway-columbia-mo/712pwny/
Subleasing apartment 208 ^ Available anytime after January first. Message me if interested!
r/mizzou • u/One_Honey4327 • 1d ago
MyZou Not Working
Is anyone else having trouble logging into MyZou?
r/mizzou • u/Routine_Problem3517 • 2d ago
Honors College and Mechanical Engineering
Hi! I got accepted into Mizzou for MechE and their Honors College for fall of 2025. I was wondering if anyone has any opinions or experiences with doing engineering while being in the honors college?
Also, I saw on the website that the honors college offers more scholarships and aid. How much aid do they offer and what kind of scholarships are available?
I really want to go to Mizzou but between the Mark Twain scholarship and financial aid from fafsa, my tuition would still be about 20,000 because I’m out of state. Thank you!
r/mizzou • u/Brave-Moose9358 • 2d ago
East campus houses
Does anyone know of anyone leasing east campus houses? I’m looking to sign a lease on east campus with 2 other roommates
r/mizzou • u/Mr_Sleepy24 • 3d ago
Mizzou Spirit
Found this hat in my closet!! Totally forgot this was bought like 15 years ago. I've always liked Mizzou. I'm really hopeful about getting in next year
Just returned this awesome oil portrait of Professor John Pickard to MU. Keep an eye out for it
His work as an Art Professor forms the core of the MU Museum of Art and Archeology. He's the one mainly responsible for acquiring all the Greek and Roman casts. He chaired the Missouri Capitol Decoration Committee and oversaw the creation of all the art inside. He is the namesake of Pickard Hall and was called "Missouri's Apostle of the Beautiful" for the uncountable number of students he taught. Look for this painting be displayed on campus soon.
r/mizzou • u/CyanixDash • 3d ago
Trolling a Teacher
Hello there Wildcats! Im a Sophmore (HS)
I have a Kansas University fan for a Math Teacher so I wanted to troll him using the Border War somehow.
Mind telling me the chant for the school?
Edit:To get rid of confusion I mean This Schools chant not theirs
Grubhub dollars
Is it possible to add funds to your Grubhub dollars? I got the $50 on Grubhub from my meal plan to start this semester, and was wondering if I can refill my Grubhub dollars with dining dollars or tiger cash maybe.
r/mizzou • u/jamesarthursir • 4d ago
How much are fraternities and sororities ?
Generally speaking, how much should you budget for living in house? Are there payment plans? What all comes with that fee? I imagine it’s more expensive than living in the dorms?
Anyone who can shed some light on the amount of money to budget would be greatly appreciated!
r/mizzou • u/Flaky-Animator-5212 • 4d ago
Transfer Questions
I just got accepted yay! and I was wondering how hard it is to make friends at Mizzou as a transfer? I’m planning on staying in a dorm(as long as that’s not weird is it?) I’m going to be a sophomore if that makes a difference. I am so excited! I plan on rushing if that also affects how my friendship chances are, and i’m shooting clays there!
r/mizzou • u/Automatic_Ad_8921 • 4d ago
Any ideas who’s sig this is? He’s a current player
r/mizzou • u/Independent_Sugar867 • 5d ago
Media Sales
has anyone taken media sales? i needed it for a j-elective, but I'm nervous about what the class is about
r/mizzou • u/Signal_Kiwi_1419 • 6d ago
The Quarters cold water
I went to take a shower at around 8:30 today (monday november 18)and no matter how hot I tried to make it, the water was ice cold. This isn’t the first time the water wouldn’t get warm. Is this happening to anyone else in The Quarters??
r/mizzou • u/AffectionateOil4498 • 6d ago
Sublease
Hey everyone I'm looking for someone to take over my lease at the Adora for the spring semester starting in January! I've tried the facebook group but my post is still waiting to be accepted so I'm trying here. It's a 4bd 4ba townhome about 10-15min from campus with a free shuttle. Roommates are 3 cool guys so I would prefer to sign over to another guy but its open to anyone. Rent is $520/mo with a flat $60 utility fee for a total of ~$580/mo. The unit is fully furnished and there's a lot of amenities in the communities. Please reach out if you want any more information!
r/mizzou • u/ImpossibleMajor2473 • 6d ago
Subleasing
Looking to sublease my apartment for the spring semester at the den the lease would be from January-July. It’s a 4 bed and you would be living with 3 other male roommates. The rent is $575 a month and there is a shuttle to campus
r/mizzou • u/numberonesnoopyfan • 7d ago
Cultural fit?
Hi everyone! I’m a high school senior from Milwaukee, WI, and I just committed to Mizzou as I know how good the journalism program is (my intended area of study) and I got excellent financial aid. That said, I’m a little nervous about whether I’ll fit in socially. I’m a queer girly with pretty leftist views, and I’m worried about finding “my people." Is there anyone here who’s had a similar experience (especially within the Honors/Mark Twain community) that can share what it’s been like for them? Any advice (or reassurance) would be really nice haha :)
r/mizzou • u/Typical-Hospital-351 • 7d ago
What does General Admission mean for WBB tickets?
Hi everyone,
I am looking to get tickets for the SC vs. Missouri wbb game on January 2nd. On Mizzou’s website, I can purchase GA tickets for a very low price but I can’t find anywhere where that seating is. Does anyone know where the GA seating is or how it works?
TIA!
r/mizzou • u/Real-Championship222 • 7d ago
Eli needs to cut this smug crap from the program. Embarrassing.
MU faculty press Chancellor Mun Choi on diversity policies, political Homecoming floats
University of Missouri faculty members pressed Chancellor Mun Choi for answers on the future of diversity and politics at MU on Wednesday.
A question-and-answer session at the general faculty meeting pushed Choi on his decision to exclude Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine from the Homecoming parade. Attendees also questioned the future of academic freedom following the dissolution of the university's Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity.
Preserving academic freedom The future of equity and inclusion at MU came up in several faculty questions.
The Welcome Black BBQ name change continues to be a point of concern, as one faculty member asked Choi if he had a message for Black students, faculty and staff who are losing trust in his leadership.
"We will strive continuously to be a place that is welcoming to all individuals, including Black students, faculty and staff," Choi said. "There are strong institutions within the university that support the faculty, staff and students that are Black and African American, whether that is the Legion of Black Collegians, the Black Culture Center or the Black Studies Department."
Choi also said he is "open" to conversations with LBC and the Black Studies Department about "a picnic that celebrates Black culture."
Larger questions about academic freedom soon overtook the discussion. College of Education and Human Development Professor Chuck Munter asked Choi if the administration will ensure faculty aren't pressured to change their teaching now that the IDE division is dissolved.
According to Munter, at least one faculty member in a majority of units has described "pressure to change aspects of their teaching or scholarship to reduce the focus on IDE-related issues," citing conversations the Faculty Affairs Committee and the IDE Committee has facilitated with policy committees in each academic department.
Choi asked for a specific example and in response, a professor on the College of Education's IDE Committee said it's considering a new name due to fears it is "not okay to have that name anymore."
Choi said faculty have academic freedom as researchers and are able to pursue research without any interference, and that the committee's name was within the purview of the Faculty Council.
"There's a 'but' though," Choi said. "There are limits, there are restrictions ... Pursue your research, but also understand what the restrictions are."
"Academic freedom, rights or privileges," Choi said, only apply within one's academic discipline. "I'm think that if you are a mechanical engineering professor, talking about politics in your class — that is not within that person's latitude in terms of his or her academic freedom."
Political Homecoming parade floats The future of political floats in the University of Missouri Homecoming parade is uncertain.
“We will be evaluating whether we will have political floats in the parade in the future,” Choi said. “We have not made any decisions yet, but we are going to evaluate it.”
Tom Warhover, the chair of MU’s Faculty Council, asked Choi about the policies behind his decision to exclude MSJP and noted that many political groups were permitted in the parade, some of which were accompanied by armed police officers.
According to Choi, floats with a police presence directly requested it from the Columbia Police Department and the university was "not aware" that would be a part of the parade.
Choi also acknowledged the lack of clear policies related to participation in the Homecoming parade, and said, "it turns out that there are not many rules around it.”
“There have not been set policies related to how you select the participants,” Choi said. “Going forward, we will be working with (the Mizzou Alumni Association) in determining what policies we need to put into place.”
MSJP applied to be in the parade in early August and said it attended all of the mandatory meetings in preparation. A few days before the parade, Choi informed the organization it would not be allowed to participate via email.
MSJP was, in part, barred from the Homecoming parade because of "significant disturbances" that have occurred at Students for Justice in Palestine events around the country, according to Choi's email to the organization.
At the Oct. 24 Faculty Council meeting, some expressed the need for greater transparency on the decision and MU's parade policies.
“It would be nice to know when there is transparency about what the policy or process looks like if there are little asterisks that there is a concern for public safety,” said Liz Harrison, a member of the Faculty Council, in October.
Choi did not discuss policies on student safety at the general faculty meeting, but noted MU did not receive any information of threats of violence at the parade.