College
Wrestling with BWS
Photo courtesy of Wade Stanton SPRINGFIELD- Wade Stanton has always been a fighter. As soon as he put pen to paper and signed his official letter of commitment to wrestle at William Jewell University, he felt like he was making history. “I felt extremely excited. It was a dream of mine since I was a…
The Top Five Academic Disciplines for Pre-Law Students: How Your Major Can Apply to a Legal Career
Preparing for law school – The top five categories of majors for pre-law students and how students can apply their major to a legal career.
Q&A with Allen Long: Helping international students through an emotional transition.
Allen Long, an International Addmission Officer at Drury University, discusses how his expereinces help him assist international students.
How To Travel On A Budget: For a College Student, From a College Student
Drury University student Danny Behlmann knows how to travel on a budget. Now, he’s ready to share his resources with fellow college students.
Coping with mental-health challenges in college
During college, students across America face a variety of mental-health challenges such as chronic stress and anxiety, depression, and addiction. Research conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness states one-quarter of college students have a diagnosable illness, and 40 percent do not take advantage of the resources available to them Chronic stress At Drury…
Q&A with Collin Larimore-Episcopal Campus Ministry
MSU student Collin Larimore talks about Episcopal Campus Ministry and how the student group has benefited him during his time in college thus far.
Five ways to prepare yourself for a career after college
Although the beginning of college is filled with Solo cups and Ramen, a large part of your college career has all to do with your career-career. Universities are meant to do a lot more than ground you with homework and exams. There are tons of resources directed toward students to better prepare them for life…
Dorm sweet dorm: Five ways dorm life enhances the college experience
By Taylor Perkins Embed from Getty Images Growing relationships through late-night pizza orders and last-minute study sessions, dorm life provides students with an opportunity to live with their peers. While transitioning between home and dorm life can be an adjustment, students also learn many skills. These skills include independence as well as managing their responsibilities….
Q&A with Jeff Riggins: Is graduate school right for you?
Whether you’re trekking into your last semester of college, dipping your toes into the world of graduate school, or frantically scrolling through LinkedIn, Jeff Riggins has a piece of advice for you. Riggins, a self-made man from Georgia and father of two, is currently an adjunct professor in the Drury University Communications Department. His 30-plus years…
21st Century: Road to success or highway to stress?
Life is tough, and we need to work hard to succeed. However, when do we draw the line between hard work and working too hard?