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I love it.

Academics, greek life, Athletics are the best things about UGA... It is the perfect size and downtown is amazing!!

I love it! The classes are difficult, but that's what we should expect at college. I have two favorite things about my school. 1) There are about 35,000 students so you can meet someone new every day if you wanted to! Also, if there is someone you don't want to see, you don't have to! 2) There are hundreds of student organizations to get involved with. It's hard to not get involved.

Choosing to attend the University of Georgia has been the best decision of my life. While the school is very large, it is extremely easy to meet people with common interests within clubs, Greek Life, sports. And of course, everyone here has the same love for the university's football team, the Bulldogs. One of the best things about UGA is a Saturday afternoon in the fall spent with the entire student body in glorious Sanford Stadium. Another wonderful thing is the city of Athens, which has built up around the university and supports the lifestyle of the students. The music scene is fantastic, as is the food (which is cheap, but delicious). Athens is an absolutely gorgeous city as well, and the scenery around and within the university is simply spectacular; there's always an excuse to study outdoors.

Athens is definitely a college town. The stores, restaurants, and everything downtown Athens caters to the students! UGA also has HUGE fan base. On game days, there are flocks of people taking up any empty space on campus to pregame, barbecue, and etc. There are all kinds of people that show up and all kinds of ages - from babies to old alumni .

UGA is a great opportunity because it offers a huge amount of things to do and chances for anything you're interested in. If you want to meet students from other countries, then you can go hang out at one of the International Coffee hours. Conversely, if your only purpose is to get a good education and study, the Miller Learning Center has a very quiet fourth floor as well as study rooms for groups on every level. Personally, I spend a great deal of time studying there. Moving outside of the school directly, Athens is a great town if you're into local music and art. AthFest is a big deal every year and occupies the majority of the downtown area with concerts and art showings. The Classic Center hosts concerts and plays as well throughout the year. Downtown Athens also has several great places. One complaint that people often make about UGA is just how large it is. While I agree that it is a very large university, if you want to make it a more personal experience, it is within everyone's power to do so. If research is your interest, the Center for Undergraduate Research can help facilitate this from your freshman year is you so desire. Other opportunities involve numerous seminars and clubs that can put you in contact with people with similar interests. One obvious but overlooked opportunity is to simply talk to your professors outside of class. Some may be more personable than others, but if you search around online, it shouldn't be hard to find a good professor.

I love my school. There is always something to do: some type of program going on, some kind of party to go to, someone passing out free food, and some new study abroad, leadership, and scholarship opportunities. People in each educational department are helpful in getting you on the right track to success. Although the campus is big, once you get to meet people, it'll seem smaller. Everyone at UGA is generally in the top 20 percentile of their graduating class so it is a very competitive environment. Downtown Athens is almost always lively and on football Saturdays, it's swarmed in a sea of Red and Black and a roaring "GO DAWGS" travels through the air.

The best thing about UGA is probably football. Not just because its fun, but because there is such a unity that comes from being up in the student section with people that love UGA and football just as much as you do. I love that you find so many people walking around that have a lot in common with you. However, UGA is a big school. It is very easy to get lost, but most professors understand the first few days of classes. Everyone is very nice here, but you have to be careful not to get lost in the crowd of faces in class. Make yourself known to the professor. It really helps.

The best thing about UGA is probably football. Not just because its fun, but because there is such a unity that comes from being up in the student section with people that love UGA and football just as much as you do. I love that you find so many people walking around that have a lot in common with you. However, UGA is a big school. It is very easy to get lost, but most professors understand the first few days of classes. Everyone is very nice here, but you have to be careful not to get lost in the crowd of faces in class. Make yourself known to the professor. It really helps.

I love UGA and there is nothing else like it.

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.