Mississippi State University is a pretty unique place, but it’s also a college campus, and with that comes a couple of people who will just always be there. You know them when you see them, and sometimes you know their names, but often you’re just the observer (I was, anyway). Here’s the six people you’ll see on campus — probably every day.
The campus celebrity. This is the guy (or girl) who’s generally surrounded by a posse, has a huge social media following, and who could probably go into marketing - I mean, he promotes so many EDM groups you’ve never heard of, and goes to every. Single. Campus. Event. This person is so friendly and personable that they’re pretty much guaranteed a shot at success, and even though they’re genuinely awesome, you’re still a little jealous.
The one who’s weirdly in like, all of your classes. They’re not stalking you - at least, not on purpose. But for some reason, they just always seem to have the same schedule as you. You probably won’t befriend each other — you’ll just notice it, because you’re both worried that if one of you points out the similarity, the spell will be broken.
That friend from orientation who you haven’t seen since. Where did you go, Friend From Orientation? We bonded over the scavenger hunt and how bad our ID pictures looked. I mean, I’m sure we still go to the same school. You doing okay?
The sleeper. These are the folks you see sleeping on the fifth floor in the library, or the Chapel of Memories, or the third floor of the Union. You kinda feel bad for them, but you also kind of envy them. I mean, how can they just fall asleep like that?
The guy who wears basketball shorts, even when its 30 degrees outside. Be honest, you knew this guy in high school too. Definitely not a basketball player either. Not judging, but like, isn’t he cold?
The Protestor. An unfortunate, annoying reality of the Mississippi State are the “protestors” from various “churches” who set up camp on the Drill Field and offend everyone for a few days. Most people walk by, headphones at the ready, and ignore it — but you’ll see someone, usually the same person each time, who pauses their day to argue with these people. Admittedly, I’ve been this person before, and maybe we all have. I think college kids are programmed to argue and defend what they believe in, and honestly, I think that’s okay.
Incoming freshman (and returning students), you’ve been warned. Honestly, though? I don’t think State would be the same without these six folks, and once you’ve met them, I think you’ll agree.
