Students will find the need to pay close attention to procedures and requirements announced by the instructor. The classroom environment tends to be less formal than in most other countries. The atmosphere is generally relaxed with a good amount of discussion or exchange between professor and students. Dress is casual. Presentations by students are common in many courses.
Emphasis is placed on creative research, even in beginning level courses.
Students will be asked to draw their own conclusions, based on what they have read or experienced. Most courses will utilize computer technology in some form. Computer labs and assistance are available for students who have not previously worked much with this technology. Many advisers and professors will use e-mail to communicate assignments or other information to students. All MSU students are given e-mail accounts upon arrival on campus.