Missouri State University is located in Springfield, MO. Springfield is in the southwest portion of Missouri, …show more content…
There is a variety of fast food restaurants, sit-down restaurants, and grocery stores near MSU. Steak ‘n Shake, Subway, Applebee’s, Waffle House, and Buffalo Wild Wings, are some of the food choices within a close proximity to the MSU campus (Missouri State University 1). Walmart and Aldi’s are close to the campus, which would be handy for grocery items. There are many potential job opportunities near MSU. Fast food places, like Quizno’s, hire many students from MSU but only pay minimum wage. A part-time job in college should be able to benefit the student by giving enough money to support themself away from home. Working part-time at the minimum wage for only a few hours a week, would not sufficiently support the average student worker. Eat Fit Go Healthy Foods is looking to hire MSU students that have an education and a good energy level. This job pays anywhere from $11-$13.50 an hour (All Jobs 1). With the pay being higher than minimum wage, it would be a great choice for students enrolled at MSU. With Missouri State University being located in Springfield, it comes with an interesting crime rate. Springfield is ranked 1, being the worst, out of 100, being