With the change from 30 to 70 degrees in just a week, spring is upon the students of Mississippi State University. Students should take advantage of the warm weather and do so on a college budget.
Exercise
Working out can be very affordable and enjoyable during the spring time. Instead of riding the shuttle to and from your destinations, try walking or biking. Create a new music playlist that will get you pumped up and excited about getting to your chemistry or physics class. Time yourself to see how long it takes to get to where you need to be. Challenge yourself to get there faster the next time, or in some cases slow down. This activity is very cost friendly mainly because it is absolutely free.
Spend the entire day outside
Whether on or off campus living, being stuck inside due to cold, frigid weather can be dreadful. After hibernating through those cold nights and days, an entire day of absolute fun in the sun is ideal. Plan a picnic with friends or coworkers. Grab a portable speaker and share your favorite Drake songs over a game of Frisbee.
What better way to spend a day off than doing homework and studying? Spice up your studious habits by finding new places to study, outside that is.
Grab a blanket and take a trip to the bookstore and buy a book. Enjoy your novel on the drill field, in a hammock or by the pool.
Explore Starkville
In Starkville there is something for everyone to do no matter what personal interests they may have. The Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge is home to camping, fishing and hiking trails all just minutes away from MSU’s campus. The refuge is one of Oktibbeha County’s great treasures. Passes and permits can be purchased by potential visitors. The refuge is also an attraction that is breath taking to those who appreciate the beauty of wildlife or even the art and photography it can inspire.
Many people take the route daily to get to and from school or work. The drive could easily become repetitive. Be adventurous and take a new route. There may be a more sufficient one. A sufficient route means less mileage and more money in your wallet.
Don’t be afraid to get lost! There are a lot of affordable things Starkville has to offer!
Sporadic mini vacation
How about a trip to the Jackson Zoo? The state capital lies nearly 130 miles southwest of Starkville, and there is plenty to choose from while there. Whether it’s admiring the downtown area, or visit some of Mississippi’s greatest museums such as the Mississippi Museum of Art and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum.
Beale Street, located in Memphis, is roughly two and a half hours from Starkville where spectators can fulfill their need for everything blues and soul. Beale Street is also home to parades throughout the year as well as host concerts and showcases from various genres of music.
The Gulf Coast is home to many great amenities such as beach resorts and many featured restaurants such as The Shed and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Visitors can also partake in boat tours as well as dolphin and whale watch.
Make this spring an enjoyable one. However, most importantly stay hydrated while taking advantage of the heat as the temperature continues to rise throughout the semester.
