First, you've been accepted to MSU!! Congratulations! I just know that you'll love it here! State has the most beautiful campus and the sweetest staff and students.

Mississippi State is located right outside of Starkville, MS. Starkville is a small town with tons of locally-owned restaurants, boutiques, and salons. There's such a homey feel to the city of Starkville.

Some of the best places to eat off-campus are Bulldog Burger, Lost Pizza Co., and Bin 612. On-campus, Perry has the BEST mac and cheese on fried chicken Wednesdays. This is a great time to take advantage of the unlimited block meals freshmen get! I typically use 2/3 on Wednesdays.

Although all of the sporting events are so much fun, baseball and basketball are my favorites to attend. The atmosphere in Dudy Noble during baseball season is AMAZING. The fans are always so into the games and they're so hospitable to everyone around! Basketball is the same way. I've never been a huge basketball person, but I attended my first game this season and I had the best time!

If you're from Mississippi, you know how the weather can be. However, if you're out of state, be prepared for all kinds of crazy weather. It may 30º one day and 75º the next. Some weeks (or months) it'll do nothing but rain and sometimes its nothing but sunny. You may think you're overpacking, but I promise you'd rather be overprepared than not prepared enough.

Finally, hail state and good luck!! You'll have the time of your life! Focus on academics but don't forget to be involved!