What's it like at UGA?

goldendiva
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:45:31 +0000

Hey everyone, I’m a white female from New Jersey who recently applied to University of Georgia. I visited the state over christmas break last winter, and I can honestly say I fell in love. It was just so different from here, and I love the more relaxed feel I got. UGA is also one of the best schools for Communications according to Fiske, and it just seems like a good fit. But I have some concerns being from the North, and I’m scared I won’t fit in =[



What do you see as the overall feel and attitude of the students of UGA towards people from the North or outside the Southern area? I have heard stories of friends go to other Southern states (Not GA in particular) and they felt mistrusted or something because they were from the North. Is this true?

What is the overall acceptance of diversity in UGA? Do people of all races hang out often, or is there still racial tension? I have read forums of other Southern universities where racism and separation still occur often. I’m not trying to be stereotypical, but as someone who tends to gravitate towards friends of all races, this concerns me.



I really liked what I’ve seen of the South, but being from the North, I know it will be an adjustment and I want someone’s input on whether or not you think I would be comfortable at UGA. Thanks =]