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UGA is everything I wanted in a college. Academics, SEC sports, clubs and organizations, cute restaurants and boutiques are all present here in Athens. Oh, and did I mention football? There is nothing as exciting as a game day Saturday in Sanford Stadium watching the Bulldogs play some football. The academics at UGA are varied in subject matter but are similar in the rigorous but satisfying nature of the coursework. Whether I wanted to help cancer patients, read books, or play ultimate frisbee, a club or organization on campus exists for any of my interests. And downtown Athens was one of the selling points of UGA for me. The campus edges Broad Street and then downtown begins with its restaurants, music venues, and local shopping opportunities. While the campus is large, walking is made very pleasant by the greenery and historic buildings.

Overall, the University of Georgia is an excellent school. There are so many knowledgeable, interesting professors that boring lectures occur infrequently. I was thinking recently that if there's one thing I have learned here above all else, it's critical thinking. UGA instructors are particularly adept at getting students to consider why things work the way that they do and how to articulate their thoughts. Our beautiful campus is set in Athens, a college town if ever there was one. What I appreciate most about the town is its diverse population. There truly is something for everyone here -- fabulous food, great guest speakers, a thriving art and music scene, sports, adventure. On a less positive note, the campus is humongous, and sometimes it's easy to feel lost in the crowd. The key is to find your niche, the place and people that make you feel most at home.

Overall, the University of Georgia is an excellent school. There are so many knowledgeable, interesting professors that boring lectures occur infrequently. I was thinking recently that if there's one thing I have learned here above all else, it's critical thinking. UGA insturctors are particularly adept at getting students to consider why things work the way that they do and how to articulate those thoughts. Our beautiful campus is set in Athens, a college town if ever there was one. What I appreciate most about the town is its diverse population. There truly is something for everyone here -- fabulous food, great guest speakers, a thriving art and music scene, sports, adventure. On a less positive note, the campus is humongous, and sometimes it's easy to feel lost in the crowd. The key is to find your niche, the place and people that make you feel most at home.

Overall, the University of Georgia is an excellent school. There are so many knowledgeable, interesting professors that boring lectures occur infrequently. I was thinking recently that if there's one thing I have learned here above all else, it's critical thinking. UGA insturctors are particularly adept at getting students to consider why things work the way that they do and how to articulate those thoughts. Our beautiful campus is set in Athens, a college town if ever there was one. What I appreciate most about the town is its diverse population. There truly is something for everyone here -- fabulous food, great guest speakers, a thriving art and music scene, sports, adventure. On a less positive note, the campus is humongous, and sometimes it's easy to feel lost in the crowd. The key is to find your niche, the place and people that make you feel most at home.

Overall, the University of Georgia is an excellent school. There are so many knowledgeable, interesting professors that boring lectures occur infrequently. I was thinking recently that if there's one thing I have learned here above all else, it's critical thinking. UGA insturctors are particularly adept at getting students to consider why things work the way that they do and how to articulate those thoughts. Our beautiful campus is set in Athens, a college town if ever there was one. What I appreciate most about the town is its diverse population. There truly is something for everyone here -- fabulous food, great guest speakers, a thriving art and music scene, sports, adventure. On a less positive note, the campus is humongous, and sometimes it's easy to feel lost in the crowd. The key is to find your niche, the place and people that make you feel most at home.

If you are looking for opportunity, the University of Georgia is for you. The amount of opportunity that is available to every student is beyond vast. This campus offers so many outlets for people to showcase their talents and skills. From learning how to become a disc jockey, to learning how to be America's next fashion expert, it is all here for you. The school itself is very large, and can be intimidating at first, but once you get acclimated to college life (i.e. classes, joining organizations, etc) it becomes a very small area that is configured to your liking. The city of Athens was built around the University in its early years, which indeed makes it a "college town." The atmosphere of Athens is unlike any other. Everything is so organic here, from quaint boutiques, to coffeehouses on every corner. I will say that at the university we do work hard, but we also play hard as well. Athens nightlife is where it's at! Usually on Thursday nights, the town comes alive with constant bass, loud music, and people generally having a good time. The school's administration continuously strives to assist students to become who they want to be, as well as listen to all student opinions, problems, and concerns.

There is so much to say about UGA that I don't know where to begin. I guess first I would say that Athens, GA is one of the best towns I've ever experienced. It has so many vegetarian restaurants, great music venues, and it all in walking distance of the campus. The academics at UGA are amazing and the fact that it is a research university provides students with plenty or research opportunities. I have a job working at the Office of Institutional Diversity and it is giving me very useful clerical experience that I am going to need in the real world. There is a very active Greek life. But there are also Service Sororities and Fraternities that one can join. If one are turned off by anything Greek, that's ok! There is plenty of other service and leadership opportunities and there are also plenty of sports and recreational activities to do. UGA is mainly known for its football and its prideful fans. Athens shuts down on home game weekends. Athens is then painting red and black with the outfits of UGA fans. Overall, UGA is a place for everyone. No matter what you are into, you will find a club or activity or major that fits your interests.

Coming from a city outside of Atlanta, I was not too excited at first about going to UGA. I thought that i would know all of the students already and that I would be living too close to home. Fortunately, I was completely wrong. UGA is everything (AND MORE!) that I could have asked for. The best part of UGA is the people. Though I do see a lot of people I know from high school and my sleep away camp, I have met so many other amazing people. College, especially UGA, is great because there are so many more students that I can relate to than back at home. There are all different types of people instead of just the stereotype. Before coming to UGA, I was a bit nervous about the school being too big. Since being here for a semester, the size really hasn't bothered me. In fact, it's been beneficial. The class sizes really aren't that big and I"m always able to ask a question if I need to. Because of the size, there are more opportunities. This includes clubs, internships, and social aspects. When I'm not in class, one of my favorite things to do is go into downtown Athens. A lot of people go Downtown at night to drink but I very rarely do this. I like it for different reasons. There are a number of great concert venues like the Georgia Theatre and the 40 Watt. There are also some really great restaurants (try Cozy Yum Yum or Taste of India!) and stores (a number of different vintage consignment stores and jewelry shops.) Athens is a fantastic college town.

I couldn't be happier to have chosen The University of Georgia to spend 4 (okay...maybe 5) years of my life. The campus is beautiful, the students are some of the best looking around, academics are challenging enough to give you a respected degree but not so hard that you stay to busy studying to enjoy the rest of things that college has to offer. Downtown Athens is absolutely unlike anywhere I've ever been. There's tons of bars (97, actually), great restaurants, iconic music venues, cozy coffee shops and locally-owned boutiques. I can honestly say I haven't been bored since the day I moved in to my freshman dorm 3 years ago. If you're looking for a university that has something for everyone, Georgia is the place to be. I remember the student population size being intimidating initially, but by mandatorily living on campus during freshman year, you're constantly surrounded by people in the exact same position as you and you'll be right at home in no time. If I could change one thing about the school, I'd probably ask for a less genetically mutated mascot. It's a little embarrassing when the school's mascot keeps dying mid-football season.