University of Georgia Reviews

"I attended the University of Georgia from 2014-2018 and it was the best four years of my life. As a freshman, I stayed on campus in the dorms and while a bit cramped, it was a great experience. The academics were rigorous, but I liked how the class size decreased as I got further into my major. Keep in mind that most introductory level classes are large lectures, so utilize office hours as often as possible. UGA has a number of resources available both socially and academically, there are tons of clubs to choose from and they also offer free tutoring in most subjects. Take advantage of those and you will be sure to find success and a place where you feel that you belong.Read Less"

"University of Georgia has a great atmosphere and large social student base. The athletics are super engaging and the academics are very strong as well. A UGA degree holds a lot of power and prestige especially in the southern US. The professors are all very qualified. I felt very prepared for my graduate program after graduating."

"I have attended this school for 3 different degrees. My experience with my 3rd degree has definitely been the most supportive. I appreciate how attentive the faculty is and how helpful they are despite many personal and academic challenges along the way."

"I loved going to UGA. I think UGA was voted top colleges when I went there and I can confirm that it was. The dining halls were some of the best food you could get in the city. The student building and recreation centers always felt clean. The city of Athens itself was not much outside of the campus but there were some areas that had a great college atmosphere. Some of the apartment complexes and town home complexes truly felt nice to live in and visit. Downtown Athens was always a fun time when going out at night. There were many resources for student to help with their academics. Campus parking did not seem to be a big issue as there was a huge parking garage next to the stadium. The home football games were always a ton of fun to go to since UGA has always been a top school as far as football.Read Less"

"UGA is basically the ultimate college experience. You get a massive, beautiful campus and top-tier academics, but it’s the Athens vibe that really makes it. The social scene is legendary, the food downtown is incredible, and Saturdays in the fall are unmatched. Go Dawg"

"All the professors at the University of Georgia were great. They put dedication into their classes and made sure students got a lot of knowledge from their classes. The Terry Business Program was a great program to be part of. It is a great school with great academics."

"I received an amazing education from UGA. I am now in a PhD program. Everyone else is struggling, but I am thriving!!! I know it’s because of the education quality I received at UGA. I also had lovely professors in my master’s program. The only downside was my masters graduation was combined with undergrad."

"The University of Georgia is honestly an amazing school. The campus is really pretty with a lot of old buildings and green spaces, and Athens is such a fun college town. There’s always something to do, whether it’s going downtown, going to games, or just hanging out on campus with friends. UGA has a ton of majors and opportunities, and the professors actually care about helping students succeed. There are so many clubs, activities, and ways to get involved, so it’s easy to find your people.The school spirit is also a huge plus, football games are insane, and everyone comes together on game days. Overall, UGA seems like a great place to learn, meet new people, and have the full college experience. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking at colleges.Read Less"

"My experience at the University of Georgia, go dawgs, was one that bonded me to a lot of people I still have in my life to this day. The connections I was able to make pathed a forward. These building blocks lead into my career and what I have been able to accomplish, I wouldn't change a thing about it."

"Attending the University of Georgia was the best decision I ever made. They had a great accounting program and I did both my bachelor’s and master’s in accounting there. The academics are good and the atmosphere is impossible to beat. Everyone there has school pride and it’s easy to meet a ton of people."

"UGA is such a great school for everything. Academics, sporting events, events, are all fantastic. Specifically, the interior design program is wonderful. It is actually one of the best programs nationwide, and I feel so prepared because of it. Even though it is a five year program, I am thankful."

"I enjoyed my time at the school. The professors felt like they really cared for me and the dynamic with other students was fantastic even outside of sororities and fraternities. I really enjoyed the sports aspect of the university and it made me feel like I was part of something bigger. I think I learned a lot there and it set me up to do well in my life and it's also a place that I'm really proud to say that I earned my education"

"I had the best time at the University of Georgia. I learned a ton in each class I took, and made many friends during my time there. The professors really cared about the students' success, and really helped find me opportunities to pursue. The town is one of the best college towns I've ever visited as well."

"My university was the best thing that ever happened to me. Good classmates, good friends that I still keep most of. In addition, I learned a lot at the university. Until now, I haven't needed external learning because there I learned everything. Very good professors that I still consult."

"There are a lot of opportunities to get involved on campus, tons of events, and the food at the dining halls is top-tier. Beyond that, most importantly, professors are engaged and always willing to help with questions, and they usually offer office hours if you'd like a 1:1 experience."

"What a terrible program. I’m surprised I made it the full 2 years. It could easily be done in a year and half. I can say I didn’t learn much here. I got random certifications on the way and read other books to aid my education. I would not recommend this program. I did harder and more complex research studies on undergrad than I did here. Didn’t read a single “assigned reading” and still graduated with a 4.0. What a joke and a waste of time and money."

"The University of Georgia has varying programs and scholarships that a student can take part in. It is easy to get overwhelmed with extensive options. As a minority, I would recommend students to take part in smaller groups that make it easier to network with like-minded peers. LSAMP is an organization that promotes minority participation in the STEM field. Each semester, every member is required to complete at least ten hours of community service to continue in the program. Monthly meetings involved volunteer services, resume building sessions, graduate school workshops as well as student-faculty mixers. Students can also earn stipends depending on his or her GPA. I would also recommend the Navigators Christian Ministry to help develop character traits. I had reliable peers and mentors that I could look up to and emulate. Responsibilities such as assembling vendors and arranging locations for our programs as well as collaborating with our guest speakers taught me to become a confident and visionary leader. Having completed such challenging tasks, I transformed from a reserved freshman to an empowered and more focused student. The last piece of advice is to utilize professors office hours to ask questions. Most class sizes are 50 people and above depending on a students major typically with science majors. This makes it hard to ask questions in class and to form closer relationships with classmates and professors. Overall UGA is a very large school with many opportunities. UGA is quite advantageous for majors in Business, Journalism, and Law. The only thing to consider is to personalize the school and make it manageable for students especially regarding one-on-one time with professors.Read Less"

"The University of Georgia is a very large college with about 30,000 students in undergraduate and graduate school so I would recommend this school if this is what you are looking for. The classes for your first two years will be quite large with about 300 students in the core classes. However, once you start the classes for your major you should see about 20-30 students. UGA's business school is very well known. You actually have to apply to your major to get into the business school. I found the Economic curriculum to be tough but doable and very useful now that I am in graduate school. As far as the international affairs school, it is also a great school but not as nationally recognized. However, as someone who is now pursing a graduate degree in international affairs, I think it definitely gave me the tools to be successful. If you are planning on graduating with an international affairs degree, I would recommend double majoring or minoring in economics or another quantitative program because in graduate school most schools have a quantitative requirement.Read Less"

"Although I had many great experiences at UGA, I would definitely discourage current and incoming students from studying Human Development and Family Science. I graduated over 6 years ago and even though I have worked several jobs full time, I have never been close to breaking the 30 grand a year mark. Post-graduation I have had to work multiple jobs to make ends meet as a result. I would highly encourage another career path--something like education or nursing--where you know you will have a reliable income and job security. I think Human Development would be all right as long as you immediately go into another educational track--such as nursing, teaching, counseling, etc. where you will have the opportunity to make more money. Within this degree program, I also felt there were several professors who had teacher's pets and enjoyed failing students. However, I have great memories of Greek Life and the UGA Meal Plan (I miss it!). I also enjoy the UGA Alum Association events, and I donate back to the school. Great school--bad major. Go dawgs!Read Less"

"I had the pleasure of being in both Terry College and SPIA. While Terry College had access to exceptional access to resources and professors, SPIA did not have as much access. International Affairs was a great degree with well-rounded courses and intelligent professors, but the courses were not challenging enough."