I had an amazing experience at the University of Missouri Columbia. It is one of the best universities this side of the Mississippi, with a reputation of excellence in teaching and research. It is the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It offers more than 280 degree programs, including many that are nationally ranked, such as journalism, dispute resolution, family and community medicine, and more. It is also one of only six public universities in the country with medicine, veterinary medicine and law all on one campus, which gives students a lot of opportunities to learn and collaborate across disciplines. The campus is beautiful and vibrant, with a lot of history and traditions. The faculty and staff are friendly and supportive, and the student body is diverse and engaged. I made lifelong friends and connections at Mizzou, and I am proud to be a Tiger. I highly recommend the University of Missouri Columbia to anyone who wants a quality education and a memorable college experience.