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There is a stereotypes of UGA being a very "fratastic" school. It is true that UGA has many people participating in greek life, but that should not deter a student from comming to UGA since he or she is not interesting in such events. The University of Georgia not only offers a strong greek life as an extracurricular, but also many other activities such as inter mural sports, multicultural clubs, and student government. The list really could go on. Yes, there is a stereotype that is semi true of Georgia. Georgia holds strong traditions as done its greek life, but it does not define the school. The students itself describe the school. From being on this campus for two years, I can tell this school is diversified. If you want to be in the greek scene cool go do it. If you want to play quittich on Myers Quod do it. There are so many things to do at this campus other than what the stereotypical is. That is what college is branching out seeing where you fit in. Georgia is just that place.

A big percentage of UGA students are Greek, and therefore may fall under the category "frat kids." Milledge Ave. is essentially Greek Row and is the scene for many big parties and events. Many students not in fraternities or sororities, however, still embrace many of the aspects of the "fraternity lifestyle," such as partying. Tuesday night, Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday night are big nights for having parties, socials, or for going downtown to Athens bars. This being said, most UGA students know how to work. They are disciplined, and the libraries and student center are always full of studying students. The frequent partying is the outlet for stressed students.

Within the state of Georgia, there isn't a major student stereotype, because people from all over the state come to UGA. Nationally, the main stereotype is that people at UGA are less intelligent. This comes from UGA's geographic location and the stereotypes that come with being from the south. I can soundly say that all students at UGA are just as intelligent as any other student from any other school.