What's it like at UGA?

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Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:21:23 +0000

I didn’t go to college here, but rather in Michigan. We moved here 12 1/2 years ago. My kids were 3 & 5 when we came to GA. My son is now in his senior year, so he went to school here from K-senior. I can honestly say that only two people ever tossed the “yankee” word around in a derogatory manner. (even though we were midwesterners, actually…and with them, the source was predictable) I think Northerners think it’s much worse than it is. We have made some wonderful friends that are totally Southern-raised for several generations! Everyone says people are from all over anyway. (outside of GA)

We love it here and have had no regrets. I really think overall, people are friendlier here. I still say “pop” and “guys”, but have used the greeting “hey” for about 12 years. haha :)

Best of luck to you both ^^ and welcome to GA if you decide to make UGA your home!