Take off your cool cap, and don't put it back on. Those are some of the first words we were told at New Maroon Camp (NMC) at Mississippi State.
First off, if your reading this, and you are planning on going to MSU as a freshman or transfer student, I highly recommend NMC. I truly believe I have met some life long friends. Every single person on staff at NMC truly cares and wants to know you.
The family groups are so amazing. You don't have to wear your cool cap. Even if you come into camp with it on, you should take it off and just be you.
Some of you might be wondering what a "cool cap" is. It is a metaphor for thinking that you are just too cool to get involved in everything. Maybe you were the popular jock in high school or maybe you just think something is stupid. Let me just tell you that you're wrong.
Anyone who gave camp a shot will tell you that taking off your cool cap is the best decision you can make. It allows you to meet new people that you probably would have never known otherwise like your counselors.
My counselors were the BEST! I couldn't have asked for anyone better. They taught me so much and pushed the whole group to get out of their comfort zones.
Jada Hardy
During camp, there are numerous activities to get involved in. One of those activities is the family group lip sync battle. I am not one to get in front of people and be a ham, but I did at NMC. I would have never done that if my counselors wouldn't have pushed me to get out there and just have fun.
At New Maroon, you don't have to worry about not fitting in. It truly gives you another family. Camp really helps you see that you are so much more than what you think. And for some people, it shows you that you can belong.
Campbell Taylor
At the family group closing ceremony, everyone really expressed their love and support for each other. Everyone felt so much freedom around each other. Honestly, it was at that point when I realized how much the week meant to me. It was only a week of camp. and we all felt so connect. There were tears shed by counselors and campers along with tons of laughter.
So yeah, if you are planning on going to MSU, sign up for NMC. It will change your life.