Mississippi State University offers a very wide variety of things to get involved in educationally and for pleasure. It is a large campus feel with a close knit community. You will always find help and support if you need it; I love it here at State!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get involved! It is most likely harder to get involved in college then it was in high school so find something of interest and put yourself out there. Be sure to also meet your dorm mates in the hall and always make time for studying. Studying-not cramming- is the key to a successful college career.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
There are always people in every academic college here at State that will help you with what you need. The library offers a variety of things to help you with your academic journey and a helpful thing to do would be to get involved in a study group!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life at Mississippi State University is great. There are three- and soon to be four- different kinds of dorms. There are the retro, renovated, and hotel style. The retro and the renovated are great for meeting people and having a close relationship with the people in your hall. The hotel style is more roomy-it even has a bathroom and shower!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are many food options at MSU. There are two cafeterias and a union with fast foods. There is a wide variety of options to chose from.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Historic downtown Starkville is the place to be. However there are many things on campus to do as well. There are always events going on at the drill field and many musical artists come to perform. Football is an awesome event at MSU. Ring those cowbells!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Mississippi State is known for ringing cowbells at football games, but you have to be given a cowbell- don't buy your own or it is bad luck!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Anyone would find a place here at State.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek Life is a big part of Mississippi State but not the only part! you will feel just as included without being greek as you would if you were. However, the Greek life here is amazing and there are many fraternies and sororities to chose from to best suite you.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are always campus police around and if you ever feel uncomfortable, they will come escort you to where ever you would like to go.
Mississippi State University offers a very wide variety of things to get involved in educationally and for pleasure. It is a large campus feel with a close knit community. You will always find help and support if you need it; I love it here at State!
Get involved! It is most likely harder to get involved in college then it was in high school so find something of interest and put yourself out there. Be sure to also meet your dorm mates in the hall and always make time for studying. Studying-not cramming- is the key to a successful college career.
There are always people in every academic college here at State that will help you with what you need. The library offers a variety of things to help you with your academic journey and a helpful thing to do would be to get involved in a study group!
Dorm life at Mississippi State University is great. There are three- and soon to be four- different kinds of dorms. There are the retro, renovated, and hotel style. The retro and the renovated are great for meeting people and having a close relationship with the people in your hall. The hotel style is more roomy-it even has a bathroom and shower!
There are many food options at MSU. There are two cafeterias and a union with fast foods. There is a wide variety of options to chose from.
Historic downtown Starkville is the place to be. However there are many things on campus to do as well. There are always events going on at the drill field and many musical artists come to perform. Football is an awesome event at MSU. Ring those cowbells!
Mississippi State is known for ringing cowbells at football games, but you have to be given a cowbell- don't buy your own or it is bad luck!
Anyone would find a place here at State.
Greek Life is a big part of Mississippi State but not the only part! you will feel just as included without being greek as you would if you were. However, the Greek life here is amazing and there are many fraternies and sororities to chose from to best suite you.
There are always campus police around and if you ever feel uncomfortable, they will come escort you to where ever you would like to go.