Are there any students from the Carolinas going to Pitt?
My daughter knows quite a few students from the Carolina’s. In fact, ALL of her suitemates are from OOS. You will be fine!
Reach out to Pitt Parent Ambassadors. I think they organize some “send off” events in different states, maybe there will be one in yours?
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/parentfamily/communications/
I committed but I’m waiting for wl though I think I’m probably going