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Jenni Hermanson

660-441-2738
hermanson@ucmo.edu

Why you should consider UCM:

As a UCM student you are going to be given unique opportunities that will really set your college experience apart. Whether that is getting involved with our over 200 student organizations, studying abroad in one of our over 60 partner countries, or being a standout student within your major. You will be pushed by your faculty to thrive in these areas and really step out of your comfort zone to grow while you're a student here. UCM has the resources to make you successful, it is your opportunity to take advantage of them.

College Activities:

Student Ambassador, Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Panhellenic Executive Council, Gamma Chi, Alumni Ambassador, Homecoming Candidate, UCM DECA, Enactus, National Collegiate Sales Competitor, IBE Alum, Community Service Site Leader, studied abroad in the Netherlands, Hungary, Israel, and Jordan.

Best advice for Incoming Students:

Really take the time to research and apply for scholarships. There are organizations out there willing to give you free money to off-set the cost of education! We all know that writing scholarships essays is certainly not the most fun activity but they can truly make a large financial impact. I like to tell students the 5 hours it takes to write a really good essay and make hundreds of dollars is far more valuable than those 5 hours spent watching tv, surfing the internet, etc.

Why I came to Central Missouri:

I went to a very small rural high school and when I began to look at colleges I got overwhelmed. I wanted to go to a distinguished institution but I didn't want to get lost in the crowd. UCM provided me an opportunity to standout while still getting a highly accredited degree. From the first time I stepped on campus, it truly felt like home. I can wholeheartedly say that choosing red was the best decision of my life.

Will Brasel

660-441-8089
brasel@ucmo.edu

Hometown:
Warrensburg, MO

I wish I would have known:
That UCM offers the Open-Option Program, it is a great way for young students to find out who they are early. UCM gives you the tools to find your passion and help you aim towards a career that best fits YOU. A school who cares about your future speaks for itself.

Why you should consider UCM:
The education here at UCM is top notch. Having professors that teach using hands-on learning and they help you prepare for the future is something that got me prepared for life. The staff on campus is unreal, the men and women who work behind the scenes to make sure you have a great life outside studying is something special. Taking a look at our campus, it is more than academics, it's a family environment. The different events on campus are lively. You can go to class, pop over to Steak & Shake for lunch, and then the afternoon watch the Jennies play soccer. UCM gives you great tools to succeed.
Oh Yes, I forgot FREE LAUNDRY!

Best advice for Incoming Students:
Take the time to dip your toes into everything. It's college, meet and greet as many people as possible, once you do you will see the magic of UCM. This place can give you a special feeling.

Ashley Mahany

660-429-9613
mahany@ucmo.edu

Hometown:
Gladstone, MO

Why I came to Central Missouri:
When I was looking into my college choices, I tried to tour as many different campuses as possible. There were a lot of things I was looking for in my college choice and I did not want to settle. I chose UCM during my campus tour because I immediately felt at home. UCM was the right size, the best value, and I had over 150 majors to choose from in case I ever wanted to change my original major.

My favorite place on campus:
It’s hard to choose just one, but my favorite place on campus is the recreation and wellness center. It’s a great place on campus to work out to relieve stress since there are a wide variety of machines and classes to take and it’s spread out between 3 levels so you have plenty of space. The best part is the rock wall! It’s a really laid back place to hang out and meet new people while having fun in the process.

Favorite campus memory:
Attending the IMPACT student leadership retreat the summer before my freshman year of college. It was a great opportunity to learn about all the resources UCM has on campus and to make new friends before starting college. It helped me to feel more prepared when I started my freshman year.

I wish I would have known:
I wish I would have paid more attention to the UCM Student Experience emails when I was an undergraduate student. It’s the best way to not miss out on important campus events, resources, and ways to get involved.

Tyler Misuraca

660-441-4236
misuraca@ucmo.edu

Hometown:
Saint Louis, MO

Best advice for incoming students:
The days leading up to move-in-day, I slowly became anxious about going to a new place and not knowing anyone. My older sister must have noticed this and told me the best advice. It was pretty simple, “Everyone is in the same boat as you, so don’t worry!” It was so true, and UCM has so many different events planned when you step foot on this campus that it will be genuinely difficult to not have fun and quickly find new friends!

Why I came to Central Missouri:
Truly, there were two reasons why I chose UCM. First, was the aviation program that the school offered for their students. Our program is one of the top Aviation programs around and they own and operate their own airport, which is less than 10 minutes from campus. Secondly, the campus size was perfect for me! UCM has 14,000 students, it is not too small but not too large where I would feel like just a number. When walking throughout campus, you will see brand new faces every day and also see your friends.

Why you should consider UCM:
You should consider UCM because of how vast the opportunities are to get involved. UCM has over 200 student-led organizations to be a part of and getting involved in at least one of these organizations will allow you to make new friends and truly enhance your college experience!

My favorite place on campus:
My favorite place on campus is the Student Union. The building is considered the living room of campus and it definitively embraces that title. The building is designed around college students: hang out areas to relax with friends, ping pong & foosball table, the many on-campus restaurants, the movie theater to watch brand new movies and even the bowling alley to get a few strikes in.

College Activities:
Homecoming Executive Board, Missouri Airport Management Association, Student Ambassador, Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, Week of Welcome Leader

Molly Jettmar

660-429-9737
jettmar@ucmo.edu

Hometown:
Warrensburg, MO

Why I Chose UCM: I chose UCM because of it's close proximity to home, as well as the fact that it offered the Open Options Program. For me, it was really scary to choose a major at 17 or 18 years old and I just wasn't ready. Thanks to that program, I graduated in three and a half years with a degree that I love and I am doing something that I also love; working with students! There was never a day that went by that I didn't feel like someone here cared about my success and that made me proud to be a Mule!

Why You Should Choose UCM: UCM is a school that always has something going on and I promise you will never be bored. Not only do we have over 200 student organizations, we also have so many departments here on campus that are here just to help you as a student. Need help with that math homework? No problem; we have tutoring! Wanting to get involved in more volunteerism? We have an organization that focuses on giving back to the community. We've got it all!

I wish I would have known: I wish I would have known more about our scholarship opportunities here at UCM! MoCents is not only an easy process to apply to hundreds of scholarships, but it is also an awesome resource to help pay for college!

Best Advice for Incoming Freshmen: Get involved! My biggest regret was not getting involved enough. I look back and wish that I would have joined more organizations, volunteered more or participated in helping incoming students more while I was getting my bachelor's. Learn from my mistakes here and GET INVOLVED! There truly are so many student organizations that it's impossible not to find the right fit for you!

Favorite place on campus: The library or Ward Edwards! As nerdy as that sounds, I really did enjoy going there to study or just grab a bagel at Einstein's on the first floor. Sometimes while we are stressing over that next test, it's nice to just sit in a nice quiet area and relax. The Ward Edward's building is also a favorite of mine because some of my favorite people's offices are in that building! I was a student employee at the Career Services Center for two and a half years and it really gave me some lifelong friendships and network connections.

Brandy Hough

816-565-1480
bhough@ucmo.edu

Hometown:
Knob Noster, MO

Why you should consider UCM:
You should consider UCM because we truly have something here for everyone. Whether it is our variety of degree programs to choose from, our competitive athletic teams, or one of our 200+ student organizations we have to offer, we have it all. Not to mention, our awesome faculty and stuff. I have never had the privilege of working with such wonderful people as I have at UCM. You can tell the faculty and staff at UCM genuinely care about the success of their students and will do anything in their power to help you get to where you want to be.

Why I came to Central Missouri:
I came to Central as a transfer student from State Fair Community College. I chose to transfer to UCM because I was looking for a school that was big enough to get involved with student organizations and attend sporting events, but also small enough that I wasn’t sitting in a class size of over 300 other students. UCM was the perfect blend of the two. With our average class size being 23, you have plenty of hands-on learning experiences with your professors, without the distractions of the larger class sizes. We have the amenities of the big universities, with the small town benefits, and for me, UCM was just right down the road from my hometown so it was a perfect fit!

My favorite place on campus:
I would have to say my favorite place on campus would be the Recreation and Wellness Center. The Rec has so much to offer! There are numerous rooms for aerobics, spinning, weight lifting, kickboxing, etc., also basketball courts, a walking track, the rock wall, they also offer fitness classes such as yoga and Zumba, and so much more! The Rec was just the perfect place for me to go hang out in between classes, whether it was to get a quick workout in or to grab a coffee and a bagel from Einstein’s.

I wish I would have known:
I wish I would have known how many student organizations and clubs there really were to join. As a transfer student, often times we are not traditional students, so it may be hard to get involved on campus. While I was a student, I didn’t realize how many organizations and activities there were on campus. Looking back, the only thing I wish I had done differently was to have been more involved.

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