MSU Admissions

201 Strand Union Building (SUB)
P.O. Box 172190
Bozeman, MT 59717

1-888-MSU-CATS
406-994-2452
admissions@montana.edu

We have gathered some students together and asked them to tell you just what they think about MSU... check it out!

You can also see what MSU students are blogging about on the Blog page.

Javion Blake Montego Bay, St. James Mechanical Engineering Senior Favorite MSU class and why? World Geography. It opens student's minds to the different cultures that exist across the world. The lecture challenges viewpoints to create a well rounded global vision. What is on your IPod right now? I don't have an IPod. What is your favorite thing about your major? Our day to day duty is to come up with solutions to current and preexisting problems, which makes us important.

	Nicole Fairclough Renton, WA Elementary Education Sophomore Favorite local restaurant and coffee shop: Naked Noodle, Dave's Sushi and International Coffee Traders! Do you have plans to study abroad? If so, where? Yes, not sure yet. Either New Zealand or somewhere in Europe. Where did you live on campus? Quad D.

Veronica Grosek Sturgis, SD Business Management Junior Favorite MSU professor and why? Laura Black. She was my BUS 201 professor and has a sincere interest in each student's welfare…I even requested her as my advisor. Best study spot on campus? It is the 3rd floor library overlooking campus through the huge front windows. Why did you choose to attend MSU? I really liked the scenery, business program, study abroad opportunities and Japanese classes.

	Brent Harlen Helena, MT Secondary Education and Biology Sophomore Favorite MSU class and why? Any biology class because biology is LIFE! What is your favorite Bozeman or campus activity? Rail Jam, Bobcat football, MSU rodeo What is on your IPod right now? Katy Perry and Ke$ha

	Mandy Hedstrom Havre, MT Cell Biology and Neuroscience Junior Why did you choose to attend MSU? Scholarships, Pre-Med program and location! Career plans? I plan to go to medical school and become a doctor. At this point, I am not sure what kind of doctor. Where did/do you live on campus/in Bozeman? Hapner Hall and Alpha Omicron Pi

Angela Heidema Billings, MT Business Marketing Senior Best study spot on campus? Library! It is the best of both worlds with social study spaces and quiet study spaces as well. Favorite Bozeman or campus activity? Bobcat football games!! Music on Main, floating and hiking Why did you choose to attend MSU? It was in state, but far enough away from home. Plue, MSU is extremely beautiful and reputable.

	John Nesbitt Belgrade, MT Political Science Sophomore Favorite MSU professor and why? Franke Wilmer. She is the smartest person I've ever met. Best way to spend free time in Bozeman? Hunting, fishing and exercising Do you have plans to study abroad? If so, where? I am learning German, so hopefully I'll study in Germany.

Kit Parker Spokane, WA Chemical and Biological Engineering Sophomore Campus Activities: Advocats, Society of Women Engineers, Engineers Without Borders, Student Alumni Association and Intramurals. Favorite MSU class and why? Mentoring Gifted Students. You get credit for being a kid! You are able to leave campus and help students appreciate learning and thinking outside of the box. What is your primary mode of transportation? Pearl, the specialized mountain bike.

	Erica Pimley Helena, MT Industrial Engineering Junior What is on your IPod right now? Mozart. It helps me focus when studying. Why did you choose to attend MSU? I chose MSU because of the great engineering program and affordable tuition. What is the favorite part of your major? Thinking that I could be a part of solving a major problem for our society- how cool!

	John Sands Los Gatos, CA Cell Biology and Neuroscience Sophomore What was your first impression of MSU? MSU was a beautiful campus with an unusually large amount of friendly people. What is the favorite part of your major? Learning about what actually goes on in the human body. Where did you live on campus? Langford
	Corey Schmidt Billings, MT Computer Engineering Sophomore Favorite MSU class? So far, it is the EE101 lab because of all the awesome robots that we get to build. Career plans? To work for a technology giant like Apple or Google. Best study spot? Anywhere in the Strand Union Building (SUB)

	Matthew Sherick Hudson, WI Chemical Engineering Sophomore Favorite MSU professor and why? Michael Gold: MKTG242. He is very funny, has lots of international business experience and made class fun and useful even for an engineering major. Favorite restaurant? Santa Fe Red's Why did you choose to attend MSU? It is in a great location, great engineering program and focus on undergraduate education.

Amanda Severn Palmdale, CA Cell Biology and Neuroscience Junior Favorite MSU class and why? Spanish. As a science major, it is nice to have a break in your day to try something completely different and challenging. It is also an awesome way to meet new people from many different areas on campus. What is your primary mode of transportation? My bike, until it starts to snow. Then I drive and ride the Streamline bus, when it fits into my schedule. Career plans? After graduation, I plan on spending 27 months in the Peace Corps and then going to medical school.

	Allison Spika Lewistown, MT Architecture Senior Campus activities: Alpha Omicron Pi, American Institute for Architecture Students, Relay for Life and College Republicans Why did you choose to attend MSU? The architecture program is one of the best in the nation. Do you have plans to study abroad? If so, where? Yes! I will be traveling all over Europe in fall 2012 with the architecture program.

	Sam Swanson Boise, ID Ecology- Organismal Biology Junior Favorite MSU class and why? The Art of Science of Medicine, UH 402, showed me the hidden side of the healthcare profession. Best way to spend free time in Bozeman? Skiing the cold smoke!! What is the favorite part of your major? The lab is the backyard: Yellowstone National Park, Hyalite Canyon, the Beartooths, etc.

Nicholas Wills Missoula, MT Computer Science Senior Best study spot on campus? Lower level of North Hedges solarium Why did you choose to attend MSU? I received the Presidential Scholarship and my parents are alumni. What is your favorite thing about your major? I like the small, intimate class sizes and the job security.