<p>HEY BERNS!</p>
<p>I haven’t chatted with you in a while 
Unfortunately I did not attend Emory this past week. After receiving me financial aid package I realized that I would not be able to attend. 
The package was actually pretty good but I received a full ride from UVa and UGA will still end up being cheaper. Originally I was supposed to attend the Essence of Emory program, but after seeing the package I decided not to go (I didn’t want to make excellent friends at Emory and feel sorrowful for not being able to attend uni. with them)! I’m so freaking emotional 
Haha!</p>
<p>As far as the atmosphere at UGA is concerned I was actually very surprised because it didn’t seem like the traditional flagship at all! I’ve visited a few times now and so far every time I went to UGA I got this relaxed vibe. I seriously expected to see a bunch of college jocks everywhere, but that wasn’t the case. I saw more hipsters (especially downtown). Moreover, I was on a tour with the Honors kids and they all contradicted any preconceived opinions I had about UGA. They were all extremely smart and they didn’t fit the stereotype either. Although I’m sure they don’t reflect the entire student body in terms of academic dedication and personality, I was quite pleased knowing that I’d have a network of friends in the Honors program who I could relate to and fall back on. Last week I was up there for an apprenticeship and they were all extremely helpful! I was also surprised because I got a small liberal vibe while I was on campus! Being in the deep south and in a small town, I expected UGA to be pretty conservative! I was surprised to find that there was a minor liberal undertone. Although I’m sure there are a lot of conservatives, I sensed a great number of liberals too (especially the Honor kids I talked to). I have no doubt that a liberal will be able to find his place on campus!</p>