University of Georgia Top Questions

A lot of the students dress and act the same. I love the school itself, but I don't always love my schoolmates.

Occasionally it is frustrating to be packed on a bus with tons of other students, but at the same time you have to realize almost all the students are there for the same reason as you: to learn and prepare for a successful career. However, I do wish UGA did not have the "party school" reputation. There are equally as many students who choose not to drink and party their college career away. UGA has a lot of academic success, but sometimes it is forgotten because of the party repuation.

I honestly can't think of anything!

The most frusterating thing about the University of Georgia is the lack of financial assistance awarded to students with low income, disabled, or out-of-work families. As the economy continues to decline so does the expendible income of thousands of students and families of the student that attend the university. The school presents a financial aid package consisting of federal grants and private scholarship awards won by the student only. A select few make it into the "Foundation Fellows" scholarship program but the rest are left to procure thousands and thousands of dollars in debt in just one year.

The school does not do a very good job of making housing on campus easy for students. The dorms are very overpriced. Also, in regards to the Parkings services. It is not only expensive, but they are very strict about parking. There are many rumors on campus about the school's parking service having obtained thousands of extra dollars because of parking violations this year. To sum up my frustrations, I would say that the school is not as concentrated on the students' progresses in the classroom, but more so, on making money.

I am transferring to UGA in the fall from Georgia Southern University. It is not really frustrating but more nerve racking that UGA has about 30,000 more students than GSU. The campus is also a lot more spread out and the classes are a lot bigger.

Sometimes it could be difficult to get anwers about program requirements and to get guidance for the future, but if you are determined then you will find an answer and a path.

Having to get up the next morning after traveling on the road from the previous night and having to go to school.

There is definitely a strong Greek presence at the University of Georgia, and they often control the community service organizations. I am a member of Relay for Life, and have noticed that the leaders of the UGA branch are mostly members of the Greek community, and they tend to elect their brothers/sisters over other applicants.

The cost of student fees keeps being raised.