My time at Mississippi State University has only just begun. It has only been 3 weeks, but already I am so glad that I chose to come to this amazing place. Here is why.

First of all, everyone here is so nice. I know it gets said time and time again, but really it is true. There is always someone to help you whether it's trying to help you find your class or offering to give you a ride from Barnes and Noble all the way back to north campus where your dorm is!

What is also nice about Mississippi State is how diverse it is. There are so many different types of people here that you see everywhere just while walking to class. Mississippi State truly is a place where you can be one hundred percent you without fear as to what will come from that.

Mississippi State was the only college I toured where instead of envisioning myself there, I was instead thinking to myself about how I never wanted to leave. It seems that no matter what college campus you tour, people will try to convince you that their university is one big family and that they are ready for you to join. I''m sure each and everyone of you had the same experience I mentioned somewhere else.

However, no convincing was needed in order for me to see this at Mississippi State. I saw this in the ways they encouraged students from the very beginning to become involved in whatever they are interested in whether it is in freshman groups, intramural soccer, Greek life, or multicultural groups.

As an out of state student, I did not fear coming to Mississippi State because I knew it was a place that would help me in achieving my goals and where I would find people similar to myself who believe in the great power of this university.

I toured this university twice. The first time it rained almost the whole time; however that did not deter me. The bad rainy day made me realize Mississippi State was a place I would gladly call home even when the bad days do come.