The queso from Tortilla Fresca in the Agora.
You haven't had the best cheese dip in the world until you've tried the cheese dip from the Agora. Located in the International Building, the Agora is a "fresh taste of the Southwest" consisting of burritos, quesadillas, and, of course, guacamole! Their signature queso complements whatever you decide to munch on.
Painting the Eagle Walk.
As a freshman or transfer, you are highly encouraged to attend GEWW, or Golden Eagle Welcome Week, at the beginning of your first year at Southern Miss. The best part about GEWW is that you get to paint the Eagle Walk on your hands and knees with bright, gold paint. And it stays there all year! I still have stains on my shorts from my freshman year. I may be biased, but it's one of the coolest traditions I've ever been apart of.
"Puppy days" at USM.
Whether it's at the beginning of the year during syllabus week, or right before finals, the Southern Pines Animal Shelter graciously brings some of their puppies to campus for students and faculty to play with. And it definitely relieves all that school stress away. If you're having a rough day, or week, or semester, head on over to the lawn in front of the Walker Science Building whenever these furry guys are here and prepare to smile and laugh your worries away!
Football at the Rock.
Regardless the final score, you can't help but love and cheer on the Golden Eagles till the end. "First down, Southern Miss... TO THE TOP!" College football is always an amazing atmosphere, and it's the pride of cheering on your own school that makes it so much fun. Our football team returns the love by running to the student section first after entering the stadium.
Bonus bucks!
Come on somebody... it's like you're not really spending any money at all. Hungry for Subway or Chick Fil A or one of those nifty pods? Just swipe your ID! It's like free food! (Well, sort of)
Those nifty P.O.D.'s.
Provisions On Demand is an understatement. There are four of these hole-in-the-wall (literally) "buffets" located at the most populated spots on campus, including Century Park, Joseph Greene Hall, Liberal Arts Building, and the Thad Cochran Center. My favorite thing to grab and go is the to-go sushi plates! They are surprisingly delicious and fresh. The P.O.D.'s also have fruit cups, sandwiches, cookies, and even brewed Starbucks coffee! I can't help but say these are probably the best investment Southern Miss has ever made.
