Get Involved at Mizzou

Community Engaged Learning

Looking for a fun opportunity to help and serve others? Below you will see our First-Gen students who participated in a Sea Turtle Conservation service-learning program. Check out the Office of Community Engaged Learning.

Study abroad

15 First-Gen students embarked on a Service-Learning program to Costa Rica during Winter Break of 2023-2024.

Make sure to tune in to our emails to learn more about our study abroad program to Costa Rica, planned for Winter Break 2026-2027.

If you want to start searching for study abroad opportunities, check out the International Center website to find your next adventure!

Undergraduate Research

Seeking ways to learn more about your field/major? Head over to the Office of Undergraduate Research’s website to find your college’s department faculty member to help get you started! There is one specific First-Gen research group through the Psychology department.

Internships

Does your major require/need an internship? If not, internships are still a great chance to learn more about a certain company or gain skills for the future. Take a look at the Career Center’s website for more information.