First year student here, living in the Lewisburg is more or less living in any small city. Lewisburg isn't like Baltimore or NYC or DC or any large city but the city does have its charms. The people here are friendly and down to earth and will want to get to know you better. In terms of food, there is a lot of fast food places/drive thru but in the downtown area there are a few good restaurants (a little pricey). About a 20 min drive you got the Greenbrier Resort which has a lot of dine in options (and again expensive). In terms of housing, when you get accepted you will be able to start finding housing and WVSOM will provide you resources in terms of finding housing (since there aren't any dorming options). But if you use the resources the school provides you will be able to find housing you should have a lot of issues and the landlords will know that you are an O student and are extremely helpful in getting you settled. In terms of fun activities there are a lot of hiking trails around Lewisburg and white water rafting. The nearest shopping center is in Roanoke which is about 45 miles or so away but because of the mountains the trip usually takes 1.5 hrs. Overall it isn't a bad place to be for your two years you are on campus. In terms of crime, we had a talk by an officer from the Lewisburg PD during orientation and from the looks of it, there isn't really a lot of crime in the area. Usually it is small time stuff like people breaking into cars because they saw something valuable in plain view, etc. On campus, you have the WV state troopers providing security and their barracks are on campus so it is pretty safe in my book. So I know I am making Lewisburg sound like it came straight from a chamber of commerce brochure but it is a really nice town.
My advice for you all is that, when you get an interview and are on campus, admissions does a really good job with giving you all the information you need and will answer any questions you have. Also, if it feels awkward asking them some questions, during your lunch (which they provide) you will get to talk to some second years who would give you more information about all aspects of being a student here.
PS: on a side note, I know a lot of you guys are asking about time from your submitting your secondaries to providing you an interview; but I don't think there is a specific turn around time from one step to another. I know you guys are nervous and application/interview season is driving you up the walls but have faith in the process and if the admissions committee like you, you will get an interview.
PSS: there is also no point in asking about the SAE because everyone who went through it have to sign a non-disclosure agreement that they wouldn't talk about it and during my interview last year we were also given a talk about not sharing any information. Just know that this is a forum and every admissions office know about SDN and will monitor this site for any violation of this. The only advice I can give about the SAE and any interview in general is be yourself and let your actions and personality show. If admissions gave you an interview, it is because they see your potential and want to get to know you as a person so all you have to do is show them who you are and let them decide if you are right for the next incoming class.
Sorry for this essay but hope this help answer all your questions.
