University of Georgia Reviews

"It has been a very challenging but growing experience. My program was ranked #2 in the Nation in 2014. The professors truly care about your well-being and invest in our learning. They are very research and data driven and provide many opportunities for which to participate. There is a great push to improving the field of school counseling in this program. They provide us with many hands on opportunities to practice what we learn. I have greatly enjoyed studying school counseling at University of Georgia."

"The University of Georgia offers a challenging education for disciplined and determined students on a campus full of school pride, cultural and social organizations, strong athletics and top-notch student amenities. Nestled in the city of Athens, the University of Georgia is a short walk from Downtown Athens where you can find live music, boutique stores and unique restaurants - all of which contribute to the unforgettable college experience offered by the University of Georgia."

"The School of Social Work Program for MSW students is phenomenal. The teachers are considerate and genuinely interested in seeing the students do well in their careers. The school is a satellite campus which is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The atmosphere of the campus is distinguished and definitely orientated towards students that are already in their profession. With this scholarship I will pay back the loans that I needed in order to achieve my degree."

"Fantastic experience - I would recommend living on campus to make the college experience the best. The university as a whole is well-acclaimed - but I can personally say that the art school was a great school."

"UGA provided a wonderful experience for my personal and educational growth. In my four years, I have learned so much and met great people that I will consider friends forever."

"Based on my personal experience, my undergraduate education at the University of Georgia has served me very well. I am currently a second year medical student, and I feel that UGA prepared me for the rigors of medical school. The B.S. Biology program at UGA provides a challenging and diverse environment that offers opportunities in undergraduate research, mentoring, and community service. Also- SEC football is fantastic. Go dawgs!"

"The University of Georgia was the right choice for me. It has been the best experience I have ever had. The big campus, the environment, students, and professors is what makes UGA the best school to achieve your degree at. The city of Athens makes it 100 times better as well. The Terry College of Business is an awesome program. I felt welcomed soon as I stepped into orientation. They are all there to help you achieve what you want after you graduate. The information sessions with different companies let you interact one-on-one with them and eventually pursue a career with them. I am a proud student and soon to be graduate of this college."

"Awesome college, education and atmosphere. I would recommend to anyone, especially someone with agricultural interest."

"The instructors are generally good at making themselves available to their students for questions and I received excellent instruction. They offer few scholarships though. Especially if you are not receiving the HOPE or transferring in. And if you are in Terry college of business great job assistance at the college level, but not as much elsewhere. The career center is great, but you have to take the initiative to go and take part in their events. Even then, if you are interested in a niche industry like I was, they won't really have much advice for you."

"The University of Georgia is an excellent school that provides a quality education. I felt that the faculty respected and appreciated the graduate students, and were willing to listen to us when we had concerns or requests. The program I was in was competitive and sought the best and brightest. The biggest con was the amount of fees the university charged the graduate students. We were unable to opt out of fees and therefore had to spend several thousand dollars a year on them."

"Overall I think the program (so far as I can tell) is great--particularly as it pertains to academics. I think the school falls short regarding cultural diversity and career development. The student (and faculty) population seems predominantly white--although, admittedly there are more diverse faculty/staff than I anticipated. However, the school attracts a very homogeneous student population -- middle to upper class white people. I recognize, however, that its new dean, an international law scholar, is very much committed to changing this and has recognized the lack of diversity as a problem, so I look forward to the changes in store for the law community. Additionally, from my and others' experiences, it seems like the career development office does not seem to serve the students the way it is intended because it feels like they do not actually help students find and attain work experience. Again, the dean has recognized this and has already begun making changes. The local community is great (although the homeless population is distressing) and the accessibility of things off campus seems reasonable. I do believe the most important aspect of an education is typically the academics itself, and I believe this school affords students incredible and unparalleled opportunities to learn and grow with an impressive faculty."

"I have found a home in Athens. I can say it truly gives everyone, who spends any time here, a sense of place. As a student of the Master of Environmental Planning and Design program I am seeing first hand the active engagement that can come from an informed citizenry. The people of Athens do not just let things happen to their city. They care deeply for its well-being and fight to ensure its best interests are served. Athens is a diverse place. Although it is surrounded by a university the age ranges of the citizens is extremely varied. For this reason you can be exposed to so many different worldviews and since the atmosphere is overwhelmingly academic the debates sparks are purely an exercise of stretching one's mind with no fear of any offense being taken or given. The state of Georgia is known for its extreme conservatism. In this conservative environment oppression and hate can run rampant, but I like to see Athens as a safe haven."

"My graduate program is the most diverse in the college of agriculture and education. We have developed a student run organization that allows us to network wit future employers and participate in outreach events to share our findings with other members of the scientific community and society. My department however is not the most organized and therefore students should be prepared to take initiative in their field of study. There is no hand holding in our department."

"My graduate program is called Master of Plant Protection and Pest Management on University of Georgia Tifton Campus. It is an interdisciplinary program that involves three departments from our school, Crop and Soil, Plant Pathology and Entomology. The pros: interdisciplinary program, applied agricultural research and working with people from different cultures. The cons: some courses are provided through long-distant education tools, not face to face teaching"

"UGA Psychology is great - topnotch faculty, beautiful campus, low cost of living, decent financial support, and especially great people!"

"We have excellent, distinguished, respectable, humble, and down to earth professors in the Dept. of Plant Pathology at UGA. Athens is a very inexpensive place to live, with a LOT going on - music, international culture, farmer's markets, and a fantastic food scene. Make sure to discuss the real cost of graduate student fees with other students, however, because they have risen from $500/semester when I started to over $1200/semester now! Plan for about $3500/year in out-of-pocket student fees, plus more for parking and book expenses. Only choose graduate school as an option if you know that it will help you have a more prosperous career and if you know what you want to be when you grow up. If not, go try some apprenticeships first and then come back for grad school."

"Good core classes. Most of the peers here are competitive and passionate about learning. If you get placed at a satellite campus (Tifton or Griffin) for your research, you will not have access to all the resources the Athens students have. But there are some trade-offs like free parking, smaller campus."

"PROS: Faculty who care (mostly), mentorship available, good vibe throughout the department. CONS: Feel like my subdiscipline is declining in relevance in our department. Diversity is low among students. We could be more competitive."

"The Genetics grad program at UGA is great! The faculty and other students are extremely friendly and helpful. I know in a lot of programs students feel like they are in competition with each other, but that is not at all the case here."

"I have been given so many opportunities at the University of Georgia. As an out-of-state student, I have already found a place in the community, enjoyed the great social life of Athens, and have had all of the support I've needed since I arrived. The top-of-the-line equipment and experienced staff have already been priceless additions to my prior experiences, and it's only been one semester. I'm very grateful to be here!"