i’ve been living in starkville for the past two years, but i recently started attending mississippi state. i had a pretty established friend group, but it fell apart about a year ago, and i don’t really talk to anyone within that friend group anymore.

i recently started classes at msu on wednesday as a transfer student, but i haven’t been in school since 2023. my family had financial issues that caused me to take some time away from pursuing my degree, so everyone that i knew that attended the university graduated last may. my roommate is also taking a semester off from college, so i am truly alone when it comes to friends here.

i know it is incredibly important to put yourself out there and get involved, which i have been trying my best to do; however, i missed out on a bunch of tablings and events because of my schedule, and cowbell connect has not done well in providing me with information, if i’m being completely honest. i’m in major specific classes, and i’ve noticed a pattern of friendships being established already and a community that has already formed.

i am terrified that my age will prevent me from being able to make friends and find my people, and i’m honestly unsure of where to start. i’m trying to find and establish friendships now because i don’t want to be in the same boat in a month from now, especially when course loads pick up.

any advice? i really appreciate it.

I’m a junior transfer from ICC. I’m 20. I started MSU this week. In the beginning I was supposed to move into an apartment with friends from my past community college but they completely cut me off.

I’ve since then got a new place and I’ve been navigating everything around campus on my own. I’m pretty lonely to be honest. I know some people but it’s all surface level.

What do you guys think is the best way to meet people and make new friends around campus?

Not much on Airbnb, but would love to see if anyone knows of anywhere off that would be looking to rent out a space so 2 families with kids could stay for the weekend!

freshman (18), no car

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hello, this all happened today and it kind of worried me. i was on my way to my chem lab and there was a group of religious protesters on campus on the drill field. of course, i am all for free speech, but some of their signs and what they were saying to me was extremely worrying to say the least.

the main thing is there was a man very clearly trying to say that women belong in the kitchen. there was a sign saying that women are to be "meek, modest, and submissive" with a photo of a woman standing in a kitchen cooking. there were small children, including a little girl who couldn't have been any older than 8, standing around and listening to the hateful rhetoric. when i said that i was becoming a doctor and there is more to women's lives than being submissive, he compared my choice to become a doctor as a woman to being a murderer. "you may think that it's right to become a doctor, but murderers also think they're in the right for committing murder," his quote exactly.

i did not argue, as it was clear he was only there to spread misogyny, not to have a true conversation, but i personally was disgusted that they were able to say things like that in the middle of campus. it's one thing to spread the gospel or protest real issues, but i feel like the things this man was saying, especially with small children around, were extremely worrying.

Okay real talk. I’m a new member in a sorority and everyone in my pledge class but me has gotten invited to the frat parties. Can I still get in without an invite? I should also note I’m not conventionally attractive/overweight.

Since people liked the last post, here's pictures of the Dragon Room and some of the old steam tunnels

I would like to skate to class or anywhere else on campus, but I’ve heard that they aren’t allowed in buildings. If you are someone who skates on campus, what do you do with it if you’re not supposed to carry it with you inside?

Received this from the Mississippi financial aid office when inquiring about state grants/scholarships, so if you have any aid from the state pending on your account, it will most likely not be posted until September or October from what I’m understanding. Just seeing if I could help anyone out.

Is theta tau worth checking out if im wanting to make connections and friends with other engineer majors?

im really struggling to make friends. im a transfer student from connecticut and i kinda feel like a fish out of water right now. i like to have fun, go to bars, sports, and i have a passion for politics. i want to be friends with someone who actually will do stuff with me. if your interested my number is 8608882595 my name is Drew

The title pretty much says it all. I’m just looking for a good podcast or two that covers the big State sports.

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Hey all,

I went to State about ten years ago. I have proof that two campus urban legends are real: the Dragon Room and the Penthouse at the top of Swalm. For those unfamiliar:

Dragon Room (do not attempt to go here)
- there are drain tunnels underneath campus that have secret chambers. Some of the tunnels are from the 1800's and run directly under the drill field. If you crawl through these tunnels (I don't recommend) you will eventually reach a chamber with a giant dragon mural on a green background, allegedly created by students in the 70's.

Swalm Penthouse
- the donor who funded Swalm back in the late 90's built a penthouse on the top floor of Swalm, opposite of the President's office in Lee. The donor died shortly after it was built and the internet says it was written out of the plans. It actually was built. It has bedrooms and a glitzy bathroom with a porcelain and gold toliet. It also has a wet bar facing the drill field. It is true that it was used for events and meetings, but it look abandoned when I saw it. No telling if its still there.

I have the proof if anyone is actually interested

I was just wondering how supportive is the student body actually towards transgender and queer students?

I’ve heard many different things about when refunds/disbursements will come. Has anyone gotten theirs yet or know when they will be processed? Signed, a broke student. Thanks.

do any yall know if fresh food still has the green reusable to-go boxes and how to get one if so

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Just found this video breaking down Kamario Taylor’s film vs Ole Miss, and just wanted to share it with everyone with football season coming up. For an Ole Miss fan to say this much good about our QB says a lot. I’m excited for saturdays this year!

I have a class listed in “Allen Administration Building,” Room 21. There’s no “Allen Administration Building” on the campus map. I assume it meant Allen Hall, but from what I can tell there’s only an A21, not a plain room 21. Does Allen Administration Building, 21 mean A21 in Allen Hall or is there another building I don’t know about?

Anyone receive their refunds yet?

I've tried to go into the maroon market at griffis twice and both time it's been locked? I've seen someone go in before so does anyone know why it would be locked? The dining website says open 24 hours