By Sloane Barlow Picture yourself on safari, amongst some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Imagine learning about zoology through hands-on research in the field. It is the opportunity of a lifetime. Third-year student at Michigan State and in the Honors College, Kayla Fowler spent her spring semester living that dream. Kayla Fowler […]
Melissa Elafros’ desire to become a physician began early in life. She always wanted to make a communal impact, and the Honors College at Michigan State University provided her with ample opportunity to do so. “The Honors College is actually the whole reason I came to MSU,” Elafros said. “And, really, opportunities that I had […]
During her senior year of high school, Megha Pratapwar was given an offer she could not refuse: a professorial assistantship through the Honors College at Michigan State University. “It was unheard of at any other college,” she said. About 200 incoming honors first-year students are appointed a professorial assistant (PA) position each year. These students […]
When first offered Professorial Assistantships with Dr. Albert Cohen, Honors College students Jordan Hofbauer and Derek Lasker didn’t know their lives would drastically change forever. “There’s no one doing what we are doing,” Hofbauer, a sophomore double majoring in data science and statistics, said. “It’s been an unreal experience… I didn’t know any advanced […]
