University of Mississippi Top Questions

If you are a Christian, prepare to defend your faith and get plugged into a campus ministry or you will likely falter with all the bad temptations and people around you.

Allowing the students to pursue all interests in their search.

the most important part of finding the right college for me was visiting and getting a fealing for the atmosphere of the school. and the thing that makes the college experience the best is getting involved; whether it is in one group/activity/club or many, the people are the most important part of college,from the contacts for jobs, to the freindships.

Narrow your choices and visit each school. You really need to experience the campus and get a feel for the school.My brother attends our state rival - a school I always thought I would attend too until I visted my campus. I just felt at home there.

the people make the college.

To Parents: Start as early as you can saving for your children's college education. Make sure your kids visit more than one campus and apply to more than one school. Make sure your children apply for every scholarship out there. Research scholarships for them. Visit college campuses during both seasons. Support your children and their choice of major. Don't be afraid of loans! To Students: Even if you have your heart set on a certain college, VISIT OTHERS!! Go where you love. Live on campus at least one year! Once you get to college, make sure you start good study habits early on. Teachers are not as sympathetic as in high school. Get out and get involved your freshman and sophomore years (every year, but especially these first two years). Do not feel pressured to pick a major right when you get to school. Do not overload yourself your first semester, especially if you have a job. Research and apply for scholarships every year. DO NOT feel pressured to drink/do drugs/have sex to fit in! You'll appreciate your good decisions later in life. DO AN INTERNSHIP!!! It will truly benefit you in the long run.

Branch out! Do something you wouldn't normally do. I had the most fun when I was the most adventurous.

Go with your heart! Go where you want to be and not where other people want you to be.

Manage your time. You learn in everything you do - from parties to projects. Final exams to friends.

Visit the campus first a few separate times or for at least a few days! Try to meet people and talk to them about what they think as well.