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    Came back to college at 27 and I'm outworking everyone half my age. Age is an advantage

    The "I actually WANT to be here" is the whole difference. When you've worked dead-end jobs, college feels like a privilege, not a chore. These kids don't know how lucky they are to sit in a classroom all day. I used to stand for 10 hours. I'll take lectures over that any day. Also, 27 is still...
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    How do transfer students survive at Ole Miss without dying of loneliness? 😥

    The Transfer Leadership Organization has monthly general body meetings where they "allocate time for transfer students to meet one another one-on-one and make bonds" . That's literally structured friend-making. They also do a Thanksgiving dinner and finals week events. The whole point is...
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    Where do undeclared students go for advising at Mississippi State?

    I'm a junior now but started undeclared. UAAC helped me realize I had "competing interests" (that quote is literally me). I liked psych and sociology and couldn't decide. My advisor helped me map out both and see which one actually fit my goals. Ended up in sociology with a psych minor. Wouldn't...
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    Did you know Ole Miss has a free professional clothes closet? 🆓

    The provost's comment about the "missing piece" of a puzzle is so accurate. Like, I have the degree (almost), I have the skills, I have the experience — but showing up to an interview in a hoodie would ruin all of it. Having access to professional clothes isn't superficial, it's practical. Also...
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    What scholarships are available for Mississippi students? I'm desperate. 💸

    Delta State just started a free tuition program for Pell-eligible students. Covers whatever Pell doesn't. If you're planning to stay in the Delta, that's huge. My friend is starting there in fall and won't pay a dime in tuition. Check it out
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    What resources at Ole Miss are actually worth using? 🎓

    I finally stopped being stubborn and actually read the UM website. Apparently there's a whole list of resources I didn't know about : Counseling Center Student Health Center Career Center Center for Student Success But are any of these actually good? Or are they just there so the school can...
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    How do you even make friends when you don't know anyone? 😬

    I read this article with advice from UM staff about adjusting to college life . They said things like "keep an open mind" and "don't be afraid to reach out." Easy for them to say. They already have jobs and friends and know how this place works. Jeremy Roberts, some learning specialist at UM...
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    Is it normal to feel totally lost as a freshman at Ole Miss?

    I moved from Chicago to Ole Miss and I feel like I landed on another planet. Everyone already has friends from high school and I'm just... here. Eating alone in the dining hall. It's fine. Everything's fine. 😂 The UM website says "orientation is a great way for students to know which resources...
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    Is there a free New York Times subscription for students? Yes, and it's incredible

    I was about to pay for a New York Times subscription when a friend stopped me: "Don't buy it — Ole Miss gives it to us for free." I didn't believe her. She was right. Every Ole Miss student gets free access to the New York Times . All you need is your university email . Here's what you...
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    How do I access free healthcare at the University of Mississippi?

    I got sick last month and nearly panicked. No insurance, no money, no idea what to do. A friend told me about Student Health Services at Ole Miss and it literally saved me. Here's the deal: your first visit each semester costs only $10. Compare that to urgent care ($150-$300) or a private...
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    What free stuff can students get at Ole Miss? More than I thought. 🆓

    Tuition is expensive. Rent is expensive. Everything is expensive. But I just found out Ole Miss offers a ton of free services that most students don't know about . Need equipment for a project? The library's IDEAlab loans cameras, microphones, even MacBooks with Adobe Creative Cloud — all free...
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