The Next Four Years

Are you Bulldog ready?

So, you have a student ready to spend the next four years as a Georgia Bulldog? Well, put your seatbelt on because you are getting ready to experience all that a top 10 American university can offer.

Being the birthplace of higher education, the University of Georgia has a long history of founding accomplishments. It is the state of Georgia’s flagship institution. UGA is in the top three producers of Rhodes scholars and has produced many famous athletes as well as scientists and other leaders. HaveUHeard that UGA is number one in total products reaching the market? They have scores of patents that their students and professors have created.

UGA is located in the town of Athens, which is about an hour northeast of Atlanta. It is a college town, bearing all things UGA and known for its antebellum architecture. It’s Victorian-era downtown is filled with art galleries, shops, nightclubs, and award-winning restaurants, pleasant and perfect to spend the next four years. Athens has a thriving music scene and is the starting place of R.E.M and the B-52’s. Being so close to the bustling city of Atlanta, students attending UGA have the luxury of going to school in a quaint small town, and can also enjoy the culture, sports, and events that a major city can offer.

The University of Georgia has over 37,000 students with campuses in 5 Georgia locations, Washington DC, England, and Italy. It consists of 17 colleges with 25 Baccalaureate degrees in more than 143 fields. You probably already know Georgia’s amazing NCAA Division 1 football record, but UGA also has 21 Varsity athletic teams. The Georgia Bulldogs are a force in college athletics. The most famous bulldog around resides in Athens and is the school’s mascot. Affectionately he is known as Uga, and you will see him around all UGA events and activities in Athens. Getting your picture taken with Uga is a rite of passage when you are a part of the University of Georgia, so make sure you check that box in the next four years.

Don’t forget to grab your spot to watch the Dawg Walk before home football games. The Redcoat Marching Band leads the cheering of the fans as the team walks into Sanford Stadium. Get ready, and Go Dawgs!

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