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Learn at the next level
Week 9: Learn at the next level
Student tips
- Get hands-on experience: Explore internships, jobs, volunteer opportunities and service-learning courses.
- Explore research: Connect with a professor or the Office of Undergraduate Research to explore research opportunities.
- Make an impact: Consider a service-learning course or the Leadership & Service minor.
- Explore study abroad: Gain a global perspective through international study, internships, research and service-learning opportunities.
- Connect with professionals: Meet professors, alumni and professionals who can offer new perspectives and career connections.
- Explore high-impact experiences: Use ForagerOne to connect with faculty and explore research opportunities.
- Find funding: Explore competitive awards through the Office of Global and National Fellowships to support research, international experiences, graduate education and more.
- Prepare for your future: Connect with the Career Center for support with internships, graduate school preparation, resumes, interviews and career planning.
- Challenge yourself: Try something new, step outside your comfort zone and find experiences that help you grow.
Top Roary questions of the week
- Where are the printers located/is there a page limit for printing?
- We offer Print Anywhere, which allows Tigers to print to any network-connected printer. Undergraduates are issued $17.50 print allowance per semester. Find more information here doit.missouri.edu/services/printing.
- I’m struggling financially. What financial resources are there for me?
- If you experience a hardship or any other special circumstance, your financial aid can be reevaluated. Find more information at financialaid.missouri.edu/receiving-…rcumstances and financialaid.missouri.edu/applying-f…ergency-aid.
- I need help getting involved.
- You can meet with an Involvement Ambassador. They can help you explore opportunities that fit your interests and make sure you’re getting the most out of them.
- Schedule a consultation: mizzou.us/involvementambassador.
- You can also find campus events and clubs here: engage.missouri.edu
- And Mizzou’s Resource Centers may be helpful for community, advocacy, and support.
- You can meet with an Involvement Ambassador. They can help you explore opportunities that fit your interests and make sure you’re getting the most out of them.
Undergraduate research and creative scholarship
Champion new research
Pursue innovative research by engaging with the Office of Undergraduate Research. From helping you choose a topic to connecting you with world-class mentors, the Office of Undergraduate Research is there to support you every step of the way during your research journey.
Community Engaged Learning
Learning with an impact
Register for a service-learning course to gain hands-on experience and consider declaring the Leadership & Service minor to build leadership skills and make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond.
Get real-world experience
Secure that internship
Visit the Career Center’s internship page for helpful guidance and apply for internship opportunities on Handshake. You can also schedule an appointment for career coaching.
Continue you education in graduate school!
Want to earn another degree?
Graduate school is an exciting opportunity to grow, explore your passions and take your knowledge to the next level. Explore the multitude of programs available as you continue your academic journey!
Utilize ForagerOne as you explore your major
Engage with High-Impact (HIPs) Learning experiences
HIPs are the practices that lead to strong academic performance, retention, engagement and graduation. One tool that connects students to HIPs is ForagerOne, a resource that helps match students and faculty with similar research interests. Have an area of research you want to explore? Set up a profile on Forager One and find your mentor today!
Gain a global perspective
Explore your stripes abroad
Learn how you can take advantage of international study, internship, research and service-learning opportunities with Mizzou Study Abroad.
Global and national fellowships
Pursue funding opportunities
The Office of Global and National Fellowships helps students find and apply for competitive awards that can fund research, international experiences, professional opportunities, graduate education and more.
Meet with a fellowship advisor to explore opportunities that align with your goals and get support telling your story through a strong application.
Ready to explore? Visit fellowships.missouri.edu or connect through MU Connect by selecting “Fellowships Referral.”
Faculty & Staff Toolkits
Weekly toolkits are available for faculty and staff to communicate what Tigers need to know. Toolkits include:
- Horizontal LED
- Vertical LED
- PPT slide
- Messaging
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