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Elias Bunting
Geological Science B.S.
Freshman
“I often found myself inspired by my lectures. Never had I been granted such academic freedom. I could largely study what I wanted, and I was in control over my success or failure. This control felt unnatural in the best way possible.”
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Maddie Douglas
Communication & Public Health
Senior
“The [MU Community Engagement Project] class helped me see and understand the stuggles of so many people in my community and challenged me to use my skills and resources to make a difference where I could. This course prompted me to begin seriously considering not only what I wanted to major in, but what I wanted to dedicate my life to.”
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Anna Sutherland
Nursing
Sophomore
“”I truly do believe in Einstein’s wise words, “Learning is experience, everything else is just information.” Personally, I think experience is the best way to learn. The experiences I had in Honduras taught me things that could not have been learned in a classroom…Without the University of Missouri-Columbia having the organization, Mizzou Global Brigades, I would have never found my new passion and desired career path.”
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Briann Sutton
Psychology B.S.
Junior
“Reading Bryan’ Stevenson’s novel, “Just Mercy” here at Mizou has changed my life…I am thankful that through the Mizzou community I found hope. I may still be fearful of the unknown experiences I will find, but from Stevenson I have learned that fear makes the greatest change.”