<p>I have never been to the States, so I am going with whatever the universities portray on their respective websites (and once in a while get a second opinion from other websites). While that is true, I must also add here at this point of time that I have done a considerable amount of looking around online. I have looked at lots of websites and do get a unique vibe from every university. I know it is far from the real thing, but that is all that I have to work on.</p>
<p>As far as the firearms are concerned, I am not at all into guns and hunting, and I sure hope the university knows how to handle those who are interested.</p>
<p>I am an international so basically US is going to be a cultural shock for me. I am trying to be mentally prepared, but even then, I am quite sure that when it actually happens it will be a lot different than what I am expecting. I really hear great things about Montana.</p>
<p>I have been accepted by Minnesota State University Mankato, Mississippi State University and South Dakota State University (this was only a backup).</p>
<p>While we are at it, if you had to recommend between NUS and MSU, which one would you recommend?</p>