VIRTUAL VISIT DAYS
In an effort to ensure that you are provided with the information you need to make the right decisions concerning your educational career, we are offering virtual visit days over the next few weeks. Our recruiter, LaDonna Croffe, will give a 30 minute presentation followed by a question and answer period. You will also hear from current Arts and Letters students. Please find below the available dates and times of virtual visits. The dates are linked to the registration form. You will need to register for your preferred time in order to receive the zoom meeting ID and password.
3:00 PM
12:30 PM
3:30 PM
5:30 PM
START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US
In the College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State University, your passion, abilities, and desires take center stage. You are empowered to shape your education to take you on the intellectual and creative journey of a lifetime. Our world-class faculty and cutting-edge technology allow you to expand accomplishments and enrich experiences, as you take the first step to realizing your dreams.
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What a great @MSUExcelNetwork Java and Jam Networking Event tonight! I was honored to celebrate the winners of the creative resume contest, supported by the @msufcu. #msucal
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Brooklyn Rue, @MSUEnglish major, is being recognized for over 400 hours of volunteer service with the Spartan Volunteer Service Award. Learn about her service and the award. cal.msu.edu/news/english-m …
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Today’s #MSUCitizenScholars #StudentSpotlight goes to Carla Simone! A second-year Spanish major (@MSURCS!!) and TESOL minor, Carla is going abroad for both an internship in Argentina and a semester in Valencia, Spain.
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A one-of-a-kind collaboration with @apple is providing valuable experience to #MSU students designing and developing apps as part of MSU’s iOS Design Lab. cal.msu.edu/news/ios-desig …
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Internship
Sean – New York City
Study Abroad
Margo – China
Experience
Chantel – New York Fashion Week
Alumna
Erin – BuzzFeed
YOUR KIND OF PLACE
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Top 100 University in the WorldThe nation’s pioneer land-grant university, MSU is one of the top research institutions in the world—on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation—and is home to a diverse community of dedicated students, scholars, artists, scientists and leaders.
1855
Founded as the nation’s pioneer land grant university
50K
Total students from more than 130 countries
200+
Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs
275+
Education abroad programs
30K
Students participate in community or service learning
900+
Registered student groups on campus
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN
A Great Place to Learn and LiveA fun college town near the state capital, East Lansing offers engaging cultural activities for all. The tree-lined streets and patio cafes add to the energy of the city. It also boasts some of the largest, most lively regional art, film, folk, and jazz festivals around.
6
Galleries & museums in East Lansing
40
Miles of bike trails and lanes
50+
Art, music, food, and film festivals yearly
25
Popular places to shop right off campus
60+
To grab food and drinks, including 9 on campus
100+
MSU varsity sporting events to attend
The Arts & Letters Citizen Scholars program is designed to prepare the next generation of diverse, high-achieving, and engaged citizen leaders. Students aspiring to be Arts & Letters Citizen Scholars will be encouraged to succeed academically while gaining experience in high-impact learning environments.LEARN MORE
THE EXCEL NETWORK
The Excel Network establishes and supports a holistic approach to experiential learning, career education, student advising, and alumni networking in the College of Arts & Letters to chart successful paths to meaningful careers.LEARN MORE
TRAVEL THE GLOBE IN GREEN & WHITE
Turn the world into your classroom
80 Programs, 40 Countries, 06 Continents
Study Abroad
We offer ample opportunities for students to collaborate with faculty, alumni, and other students in the largest university study abroad program in the world. These study abroad programs give students the ability to compete in a global economy following graduation.
EXPERIENCE
Gain an understanding and perspective on complex global issues
SKILLS
Advance your foreign language skills and proficiency
LEARN
Expand your research methods through cultural analysis
CONNECTIONS
Build lasting relationships that will enrich your life forever
Study Away
We offer 9 Study Away programs to cities that include New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. These programs allow you to get out of the classroom and into the real world.
At the College of Arts and Letters, you have ample opportunities for exploration and growth in the largest university Study Abroad program in the world.
Students can make professional contacts, gain a sense of direction for their future career, and gain an understanding in working on a project internationally.
INTERNSHIPS
Taking your education from backpack to briefcase
EXPERIENCE
Become more attractive to employers with ‘real world’ experience
ENGAGE
Enhance your academic experience and performance through professional engagement
NETWORK
Learn the value of networking with industry leaders
EXPAND
‘Get your foot in the door’ for future opportunities
Completing an internship provides numerous benefits and ways to grow as a young professional and offers much more than work experience for the resume.
Shannon Gillespie, a Apparel & Textile Design major, tells her story about the connections she made through her internships and how it prepared her for success.
Bethany Dickerson, a Linguistics major in the College of Arts & Letters and Honors College student, finds undergraduate research to be one of the most valuable experiences in her college career as she charts new paths in language learning.
Kaylah Jetton, a Global Studies in the Arts & Humanities major, has been focused on going global since kindergarten and has no plans of stopping. She found her passion in helping others at home in Detroit and around the world.
Ryan Duda, a Theatre major and Honors College student, ignited his passion for teaching while working for 4th Wall Theatre company, a group that teaches performing arts to intellectually disabled students.
Learn more about our Academic Programs
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