UNDERGRADUATE

Alyssa Mayer

What attracted you to Truman?
Its reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and size.

What do you like best about Truman?
I love the close-knit community feeling on campus. It is the perfect size--not so small that you know every single person, but small enough that wherever you go--you will always see familiar faces.

What has surprised you about Truman?
Being from Kirksville, I was afraid that spending four more years in the town that I grew up in would be dull. However, I have found that the campus life here is vibrant, and I have never once complained about a lack of things to do.

What do you like most abour your classes?
Every professor I’ve had has been genuinely intersted in helping me succeed. I also like the personal connection I have been able to make with my classmates and professors.

What do you feel is unique about Truman?
Because of the small size of Kirksville itself, Truman students are able to come here and really focus on their education.

How would you describe life at Truman?
Busy yet fulfilling.

Have you done an internship?
I had a wonderful opportunity to participate in the Missouri Government Internship Program for a semester. I interned for the President Pro Tem of the Missouri Senate, and I obtained a priceless amount of first-hand knowledge about state government and its policies. The experience has helped guide my future plans.

What are your plans after graduation?
I plan on going to law school after two years of participating in Teach For America.

What do you do for fun in Kirksville?
I love the fact that Kirksville is small because I am able to bike or walk almost anywhere in town. On Saturday mornings I like to bike to the local farmer’s market on the square. I often go to Thousand Hills State Park to hike and enjoy the outdoors. There is also a vibrant music scene in Kirksville, and many local and traveling musicians perform in a variety of unique venues.

Alyssa Mayer

Political Science major, Theatre minor
College of Arts & Sciences Division

Home Town & High School
Organizations