Why Did Truman Chose To Study

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I choose Truman State University because of its affordability, student-faculty ratio, small class sizes and commitment to academic excellence. When I arrived at Truman, I did not know what I wanted to study. This was beneficial because of the liberal studies program, which requires students to take certain subjects outside their major in order to create a more well-rounded individual that can critically think from many different facets of knowledge. After taking the required Public Speaking course I was intrigued with language and its functionality in everyday life which led me to major in communication and became a McNair Scholar. The McNair Program is a program that prepares underrepresented or first-generation students achieve their doctorate

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