What's it like at UGA?

jenmarie
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:19:42 +0000

Well, I can’t give you a true Southern opinion since I’ve actually only been here since 6th grade. I’ve actually lived in Ohio for a few years before moving here (military brat). There’s really no animosity towards the north. People joke about it and pretend like there’s some sort of friction, but I’d say for the most part, most people aren’t going to care where you’re from. If they do care, then they’re not worth worrying or knowing. I haven’t met one person yet who’s judged another person based on where they’re from (and I’m friends with a lot of international students). I think the biggest adjustment you’ll have to make is just getting used to the culture and the way things move, but I’m sure you’ll be fine, and it’ll be fun! So I wouldn’t worry at all about being from the North. If anything, people would probably find that cool and would want to know more. You might get some comments about your word choice and accent (or lack of?), but that’s probably going to be it. Just be ready for a lot of y’alls and heys!

I don’t really think there’s any racial tension or at least I don’t feel it. But I think people tend to hang out with people of the same background, which turns out to be the same race as well. It’s not that we don’t like other races…it’s just that that’s who we’re comfortable around and who we relate to. I do feel like we’re “segregated,” but there’s no animosity between the groups. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a diverse group of friends. If you make friends with people of different backgrounds, then that’s that. You just won’t find big groups like that. I feel like we’re separated like this: Sorority girls, fraternity boys, non-Greek white people, blacks, Indians, Asians, and latinos. (Just thought I’d mention that this is coming from an Asian girl who’s also in an asian-interest sorority).

Hope this helps!