Admissions Office Graduate Assistants
Tyrell211@live.missouristate.edu
Graduate program: MBA
About Tyrell: Tyrell joined the Admission staff as a Graduate Assistant in 2010. He holds a B.S. in Administrative Management as well as a B.S. in Risk Management/Insurance from Missouri State University. Tyrell’s responsibilities include working with high school students, assisting in office projects, and fostering and maintaining relationships with high school counselors.
Favorite thing about MSU: I love the endless opportunities that are available to students. Missouri State has the state’s largest internship program and allows for students to be involved immediately when entering campus. With over 350 student organizations I believe student involvement outside of the classroom is one of the best ways to apply knowledge gained from inside the classroom.
Favorite thing about Springfield: Springfield is a town that has all of the amenities of a big city, yet the feel of a small town. In Springfield you can find almost everything you are used to if you are from a larger metropolitan area, yet avoid the clutter and distant trips that sometimes are needed in those areas. I also appreciate how easy Springfield is to navigate, which makes for efficient and easy off campus trips.
hudspeth88_@MissouriState.edu
Graduate program: Student Affairs in Higher Education
About Brooke: Brooke joined Admissions as a Graduate Assistant in August 2010. She holds a B.S. in Housing and Interior Design from Missouri State University. Brooke’s responsibilities include working with prospective students and assisting with office projects.
Favorite thing about MSU: I really enjoy all of the opportunities that are available at MSU. From sporting events to concerts, there is always something fun going on! When I need a quiet place to go, Meyer Library is the place for me. I enjoy going there to study as well as write papers. It is also very relaxing to find a good seat on the third floor of the library to view the fountain in front of the building.
Favorite place to eat in Springfield: I love Bambinos! It is right by campus and a great place to eat out with friends. I recommend the portobello ravioli and garlic cheese bread!
Most interesting class taken at MSU: I really enjoyed taking African American Studies my sophomore year of college. I learned a lot and got to travel to Atlanta, Georgia for a class trip.
Nelson317@live.missouristate.edu
Graduate program: MBA
About Craig: I graduated from Harrisonville High School (near Kansas City) in 2006. I graduated in May of 2010 with a double degree in Global Studies and Spanish and a minor in Economics. Currently I am a Graduate Assistant in Admissions and work primarily with transfer students. I started in the Admissions Office my sophomore year of college when I worked as a University Ambassador giving tours of campus.
Favorite thing about MSU: I love the fact that we are a big school with a small school feel. When you’re on campus, you’ll never know that there are actually over 20,000 students enrolled. Go to athletic events, however, and you’ll see just how big our school is. Especially at the basketball games in the new JQH Arena and the entire community really shows up to support the team. In addition to sports, the new Arena has really attracted some big-name concerts and shows to MSU.
Favorite place to eat in Springfield: This is a hard one to narrow down. It’s amazing how many restaurants there are in Springfield. We’re probably most famous for our Chinese food (where Cashew Chicken was started) and Mexican food. There are also a lot of good barbeque places that remind me of Kansas City. Probably my two favorite places though are Springfield Brew Company and Maria’s Mexican Restaurant. Both of these are in downtown Springfield and have a fun atmosphere.
Most interesting class taken at MSU: My International Economics and Economic Development classes were my two favorite classes at MSU. This is the field in which I’m interested to work after I get my MBA, so these classes were really interesting to me. I also had a lot of interesting Spanish classes and other economics classes.
Most fun thing to do on the weekends: I’m a big outdoors fan. I love biking, mounting biking, hiking, kayaking and camping. There are several great trails very close to Springfield, and on Lake Springfield you can rent kayaks for $8 for several hours. These are great ways to get away from the stresses of studying. There are also a lot of fun activities inside Springfield to check out as well.
Best advice for future students: Get to know your community when you move to Springfield. Drive around as much as possible and find new things. Getting lost sometimes is the best way to learn your way around. There are so many cool hole-in-the-wall restaurants and coffee shops that you’ve just got to explore to find them!
Why Missouri State: Missouri State has it all; the big school activities, the small school price tag, and a location in a great college town. I wanted a university that could challenge me to become a better, more intelligent individual and offer me the opportunities to succeed after graduation. MSU has delivered on these things. I’m glad I chose MSU and I’m sure you’ll love it here!