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University of Mississippi

I really enjoyed my time at the University of Mississippi. My journey to Ole Miss was very non-traditional. I did not begin college as soon as I graduated High School in 2013. I was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 17, so I was not able to attend college until I was 22. If you are afraid that college will not be right for you because you are older or taking a non-traditional route then consider going to Ole Miss. I felt very welcome as soon as I meet with my advisor. I told her that I would not be able to do the typical college activities like join a sorority or sports team because of a few physical disabilities that I have. She assured me that would be no problem and helped me find several other extracurricular's to participate in. I also had a breeze setting up my accommodations through the disability office. My fellow students were always nice to me and treated me as if I were no different than them. Last but not least, the schools professors are all very understanding when it comes to accommodations. They always have office hours set up for the students and never turn away from a private meeting if it is needed. Overall, I believe that Ole Miss is a very diverse school where many different types of students would be happy attending.

The University of Mississippi is a great campus filled with everlasting events that range from various interest. The faculty are very supportive, and the professors are very enthusiastic about their course. The student body are very helpful when needed and always glad help out anyone. The classes are positively challenging, however; there is always assistance that being from your professor or the other students. Outside of Campus there is a movie theatre and bowling alley. The universities checks off everything on your list that you're looking for in furthering your education.

The University of Mississippi has a beautiful campus with lots of school spirit and fun traditions that has been kept, including the title "Ole Miss". I believe that it has a safe environment for people to roam freely and have a good network of sources to gain the knowledge they need in order to be successful in their classes.

The University of Mississippi is a great school. I have been attending the university for two years now. Next semester will be my third year. During my time here, I have met a lot of great people. They are very helpful, fun, and outgoing. We have a lot of fun and school spirit with each other, especially during football season. The advisors are great and easily approachable. They are very understanding and accommodating. The professors are amazing and have time to sit down and help or simply talk with the students. Aside from the people, there is plenty to do at Ole Miss. There are tons of great, inclusive organizations and clubs that I witnessed and even became a part of. Ole Miss also has many events that are available to the students and the community. We have things like the Big Event that has a great turnout every year. We also have fundraisers all throughout the school year. There are endless opportunities here. From my experience, the academics here at Ole Miss are great. It definitely is challenging, but it is not impossible. It makes me feel prepared for when I venture out into professional school. Depending on the class, the size is pretty fair. Taking something like chemistry will have a larger class size than taking an art history class. Professors are accommodating and they are willing to make great relationships. The campus is beautiful. We have amazing places like the grove and the circle that have beautiful tall, green trees. We have lots of colorful flowers throughout the campus. It is truly unique and like none other. Another great thing about the University of Mississippi is the location. We are located in a small town, but there are things to do. We have movie theaters, a bowling alley, an arcade, and other fun things. We also have the square, which is a small downtown area. Ole Miss has been a great place to spend my undergraduate years. It has many opportunities and benefits.

Glad that I chose to attend here. It’s great to be somewhere to enjoy seeing that everybody is important. I am a student-athlete and administration, coaches, staff, and fellow teammates have all welcomed me and assisted me. I am a member of the track and field team.

The atmosphere at The University of Mississippi is great! There are so many ways get involved with all the different student organizations and activities on campus. There is something for everyone. The professors are all nice and are always available to help students when needed. The campus is the perfect size as to not feel overwhelmed but also big enough to always have something new to do.

I was really nervous to start college. It was a very easy transition to attend Ole Miss though. I'm not really sure if it was an easy transition because I've lived in Oxford my entire life or if I just liked the environment. Attending Ole Miss is so much different than just visiting the campus though. Being a student and part of the student life has been such a neat experience for me.

I’m only on here to say that if your a girl looking at colleges and you’ve EVER had self image or body issues, this is NOT your college. I’m a sophomore and I have never thought about my body or what I’m wearing or how I look more than I do now. Every girl here looks like an Instagram influencer or like they could be on Bachelor in Paradise. Also, as much as people try to convince you Greek life isn’t everything here, it is. I’m in a “top tier” sorority right now BUT it still blows. None of my friends in other sororities disagree with me either. It’s a dated social construct that categorizes women and then pits them against one another... and then make you pay an insane amount of money to do it.

There’s a lot to the University of Mississippi. I readily admit that there is some tough history here that can never be ignored. However, if we are tenacious in making our school an inclusive, loving, socially-aware place, there is so much Ole Miss has to offer. It would be rude and ignorant for me to gloss over our past. I can assure you, though, the school is in great standing today. As a student, you will see from day one that the University does everything in their power to make sure you feel safe in your new home. At orientation, there are presentations that tell you all the ways to make sure you are safe on campus. There is an app that works with the local police to make sure you get home safely and authorities know where you are. There are background-checked volunteers who walk people around campus if they feel unsafe at the press of a button. There is a policy on campus that you will not be reprimanded if you are caught drinking underage or using illegal substances because Ole Miss’ first priority is that you are safe. The school wants to make sure you always feel like you can talk to them and never want you to be alone. Freshman year, you will be urged to take either African American history or Southern History. Both are very eye-opening and encourage kids to become more aware of Mississippi’s past and socially conscious as to other student’s backgrounds. I have personally seen kids from poor, mostly caucasian towns go from snide and isolated to kind and friendly because of an inclusivity they had never seen before at the University of Mississippi. There is an opportunity at this school for everyone to become someone to be proud of. And how could I not mention the spirit? When you walk in the grove, there is a feeling of bliss. Everyone here is your brother and your friend. You can study anywhere, you can eat anywhere. Everywhere you look, there is someone new to talk to. When you sit in the student section, hearing the famous “are you ready!”, you will feel a passion pumping through your veins only the University of Mississippi could give you. If you aren’t sure, take a tour. This place is your home, and we are waiting with open arms. Love always and Hotty Toddy!

College life is a piece of your life's puzzle that will always be remembered. Where you choose to go to college will play a big part and have a huge impact on you, so it is a decision to make wisely. The University of Mississippi has been the right choice for me. Overall, I am glad to be an Ole Miss Rebel.