It must be nice to be in the SEC

[Tippiechick]

SMSUBear,

If you went to Mississippi and didn't see the beautiful antebellum houses there, then I am at a complete and total loss. I am from Tennessee (and we know our antebellum houses), but the houses in Mississippi are AMAZING.
There are shabby houses everywhere in this country -- it's not just native to Mississippi...
And, it is a bit simple-minded to choose a college based upon how the surrounding community looks. I am sure you will find some run-down houses anywhere you go.