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At Mizzou, loving where you live and learn extends well beyond the edge of campus. Let’s meet Ashtin and Aris, twin sisters from Kansas City to find out what they love about Mizzou’s, hometown of Columbia, Missouri, and discover why Como is consistently rated as one of the best college towns in America. Aris, Ashtin, show us around.

Appreciate you, Alex. What’s going on y’all? We chose Mizzou because it feels like the best of both worlds, not too big, not too small. But the student body that represents small towns in Missouri, countries overseas, and everything in between, Columbia is the place for everyone to feel at home. Yeah and it helps that campus is just steps from downtown. Whether it’s spending Saturday morning at the farmer’s market, catching a show at ragtag cinema, or discovering a new favorite artist while singing and dancing at the Blue note, there’s plenty of ways to explore this classic college town. As foodies, we love to experience Columbia’s diverse food scene, which boasts cuisine from Jamaica to the Middle East.Although we never turn down a slice of pizza or good coffee, and y’all, we have plenty. You’ll feel like you’re in the middle of everything because you are. Mizzou is in the heart of Columbia and between Missouri’s two largest cities, St. Louis and Kansas City. When you need a break, take a walk on one of the mini trails or parks throughout Columbia. And for a serious weekend getaway, take that hour drive to the Lake of the Ozarks. No matter where you’re from, Missou will feel like home. As an Asian affairs Center ambassador, I’ve been able to help international students acclimate to campus life. This experience has led to new friendships, spontaneous volleyball tournaments, movie nights, road trips, and even ballroom dancing here on campus. There’s so much more to college than just acing exams or building a resume. Mizzou has blessed us with friends and family, a great place to go home, and unique opportunities to excel in our future careers in international business. And we still have more memories to make. It’s all you. Alex. Wanna get some coffee? Yeah, yeah.

No wonder you two love Columbia, and by the way, they didn’t even mention the regional airport for out-of-state students, the 18 art, film, and music festivals that happen here each year, or the 10 places to grab pizza within five blocks of campus. Columbia really is an incredible place to call home. Thanks, you too.