Missouri State University
University Information
Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs. Our purpose is to develop fully educated persons with a focus on ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.
The main campus in Springfield, Mo.
West Plains, Mo., offering two-year associate’s degrees
Mountain Grove, Mo., focusing on fruit science and agriculture research
Dalian, China, in partnership with Liaoning Normal University.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Missouri State University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Missouri State University student, please check with the Study Away Office for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Academic Year Application Deadline: April 1st
Fall Term Application Deadline: April 1st
Summer Term Application Deadline: April 1st
Spring Term Application Deadline: October 1st
"Learned what it is like to be a minority and a ton of good speaking skills. Yes"
A student Missouri State University
"I learned about Costa Rica, the world, and myself through studying abroad with SOL. Participating in this program was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life!"
Jade C Missouri State University
"I learned so much about myself, my ability and lack there of to plan and explore. Also the country's values and cultural ways."
Sharlett T Missouri State University
"I learned so much about horses, as well as the Scottish people and customs."
Sydney N Missouri State University
"I became so close with so many people in the program and created so many friendships I will keep forever. "
Emily W Missouri State University
"I learned a lot about myself and how I could be independent. It was absolutely worth while."
dovie.white Missouri State University
"I gained insight into how the world actually is versus what we read about on the internet or see on TV. It's even more wonderful than we could imagine and this experience will stick with me for the rest of my life."
Caleb C Missouri State University
"I learned more than just a language from this experience. I learned a great deal about myself and the world around us. There is many things you can learn from venturing out alone. "
McKenna K Missouri State University
"I learned that I should have either done this study away program when I was younger or I should have brought my family with me."
Jamal A Missouri State University
"Yes it was totally worthwhile!!!!!!! I learned how to connect with a new culture, how to speak some of the language and how their culture is so different from ours. I loved every bit of it.... Loved it so much I took my mom back 3 years later. :)"
Natalie T Missouri State University
"I learned a lot about myself and how I fit in with the world. I realized the huge differences between America and the rest of the world and what I think on these issues. It changed my life. "
Lucy R Missouri State University
"The nature was beautiful, I made new friends (albeit all American), and I got to see what Costa Rican culture is like. The culture was surprisingly Americanized in many ways, so it didn't feel exotic or necessarily very exciting, but it was still authentically Costa Rican. I had a lot of fun there, and think it was a really posi..."
A student Missouri State University
"I learned how to deal with all sorts of people from all over the world. I had clients in France, Italy, Spain, China, and everywhere. I gained excellent leadership and individuality from the trip. "
Drew B Missouri State University
"My internship through CAPA was absolutely the best decision I could have made. Yes, you have to pay for it, but when you get back to the States with a letter of recommendation coming from London, it will more than pay for itself."
Amanda K Missouri State University
"I grew a lot both in my Spanish experience and as a person. I really learned what it means to be Pura Vida. It was one of the greatest times of my life!"
A student Missouri State University
"I would say 100 out of 100. I experienced multiple cultures and customs as well as studying English."
Hyonie A Missouri State University
"I have learned to love everyone, no matter how friendly they are to you. I have also learned that learning a different language is an extremely difficult thing, so I have more patience with those learning English. This has made me want to teach English to foreigners."
Sarah G Missouri State University
"Yes. I have never had a better experience from the program to my internship to the people I met while abroad."
Tory B Missouri State University
