Mississippi State University Top Questions

I wish I knew where most of the buildings were located so I could find it very easily and help other individuals who aren't familiar with the area just yet.

I wish I had known about the school not having it's own personal book store, so a student could use their student ID's to buy school books. Also, the fact that the work study is a first come first serve system.

I honestly wish I had known how great it was before I discovered it for myself. It's wonderful!

I wish I had known that commuter parking can be such a hassle and that the fee for the commuter decal would increase in price every year.

Before I attended Mississippi State I wish I knew how to navigate to campus. Mississippi State has a very large and beautiful campus that is very easy to get lost in. I was found myself getting lost everyday before I was able to learn my way around.

How much high school didn't prepare me for college.

I wish I had known what I wanted to major in.

Better time management skills. You have a lot more time on your hands at college and its easy to get carried away with extrcurricular activities or hanging out with friends. Make sure you balance time with friends, school, clubs, etc.

I wish I had a full understanding of the costs associated with my Bachelor of Architecture degree. I would have asked to work longer hours more often or come in whenever needed. I wish I would've known the importance of scholarships and understood that they are not a luxury, but a necessity. I also should have paid more attention to how I spent my money, including how I would spend it on campus. In fact, if I could give advise to myself as a junior or senior in high school, I would have expressed these concerns.

What to expect from the staff and what they expected from me.