<p>I'm very interested in Auburn in Alabama. However, I am a bit apprehensive of whether or not I would like it. I live in Maryland and I know most students going to Auburn come from Alabama (since its a public university) and the immediate surrounding states. Do you think it would be hard to acclamate to the lifestyle of the south and be able to fit in with the students down there? does anyone have any personal experience on this? any help would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>I was a northerner before coming to Texas. You can easily adjust, but in my area...they don't get Northerner's sense of humor (sarcasm).Atleast that is what my friends told me years later, they perceived me to be cold, because I rarely smiled at a person who didn't smile at me first. I adjusted and I can say that I changed for the better. They sometimes make fun of my fun of m northern accent, by saying that I sound british...everyone seems to think I sound british down here. Also, being extra extra nice (to the point that it sickens you), would help..because in my area.. they go by the motto of "you can catch more bees with honey than with vinegar..if you have any more questions...feel free to ask...sorry if it seemed like I made generalizations, but that is how it's like down here..</p>
<p>what school do you go to?</p>
<p>I'm somewhat familiar with Auburn - what appeals to you in particular? It is strongly Greek, like most large Southern unis, and has a busy off-campus life centered around of all things, trailers. Very little dorm life at Auburn, in fact, if you are considering dorm living you should get your app in NOW - the few freshman dorms are generally gone in Sept.</p>
<p>Southerners are very friendly, you will get more than your share of good natured Yankee ribbing, but hey, Maryland is right at the Mason-Dixon line, so I think you will be OK. Do you like beer, football, Atlanta or Nascar? If you are good on at least a couple of those, you should do fine. Great vet school, great forestry, good engineering, good architecture.</p>