These are the years that you make your memories. Now is the time to make mistakes, learn your truths, and meet the people who can be a part of your life, for the rest of your life. During this time in school, you will learn just as much in class as you do outside of class, and it is important that you keep in mind that every lesson is just as important as the next. With a population of over 30,000, Mizzou can be a big place. As you join organizations, begin to form study groups, dive deeper into your major and find your hobbies, this place will become your home. A huge, important piece about Mizzou being your home is remembering that you share it with multiple people who also consider it to be their home. For the next four years, this is your safe space and theirs’ as well. With that being said, freshman Tigers, treat people how you would want them to treat you in your own home: with respect and belonging.

Welcome to Mizzou! Make your legacy, no matter how big or small, as long as it is important to you.

With Love and Light,

Shelby Anderson

President of the Legion of Black Collegians