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It's a sunny afternoon, and you and some buddies are thinking you want to go throw the football around. Maybe you are in the mood to put on a glove and throw a baseball. Or you just want to get out and toss a frisbee. Luckily for you and your friends, there are countless places that would be able to satisfy your football throwing needs, and they can be found everywhere on campus. … 0 Comments
The loft is built. You've carried all of the boxes of clothes, DVDs and posters into the room. You've made two trips to Target. You've even bought school books. You've been so busy, you almost forgot you're going to have to leave your son or daughter behind in Athens. … 1 Comment
The Learning Center in Milledge Hall offers free tutoring in a variety of subjects such as writing, reading, math and career counseling. "Generally, first year students in English 1101 and 1102 need help with making a thesis statement, organizing an essay and grammar. … 0 Comments
The Health Center at the University of Georgia extends limitless support for busy college students and faculty. From the common cold to lactose intolerance, the Health Center provides a variety combination of services that aim to keep all 33,000 of the University's bustling members healthy. … 0 Comments
The newly-constructed Lamar Dodd School of Art is complete and faculty will relocate to the East Campus location throughout this summer. In 2006, the contracting company Brasfield and Gorrie broke ground on the 167,000-square-foot facility, which ultimately cost the University an estimated $39 million. … 0 Comments
The term "alumni" makes many students assume the UGA Alumni Association is exclusively for students who have graduated, but this assumption could prevent students from taking advantage of all that the organization has to offer. Founded in tradition, the UGA Alumni Association formed in 1834, the fourth alumni society in the U. … 1 Comment
There's an unspoken rule between parents and students here at the University. When the folks come to visit, the kiddos can expect a good meal. You'll find yourself exploring several of Athens' staple restaurants, late nights at the Grill, brunches at the Grit, Southern dinners at Five Star Day … and luckily, they are all in a student's budget. … 0 Comments
College is a smorgasbord of unique and life-changing experiences - toga parties, ultimate Frisbee marathons, writing a check for 48 cents and probably bouncing it. Paramount among all these is obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to find a fulfilling career after graduation. … 0 Comments
- Athens Acadia Fellowship Dedicated to community, truth, integrity, authenticity and humility, the Athens Acadia Fellowship meets in small and large groups and is devoted to the teachings of Nehemiah. - Bah'ai Association The Bah'ai Association meets each Sunday and is devoted to further the tenets of the Bah'ai Faith. … 4 Comments
When crunch time hits, University students hit the books at a variety of spots around campus. Designed for studying and classes, the Student Learning Center is where many students flock during finals and other intense study times. The SLC is open 24 hours Monday through Friday during the year, and every day during finals. … 0 Comments
The way to discover a city's heart is through one's stomach. So rather than let your hectic first days of college consume you, take a break and consume a bit of the local fare. Whether it's a sit-down or on-the-go affair, these culinary classics cater to the needs of a college student on a $3-$7 budget: Weaver D's: Outside, it's a bright little lime green building sitting perkily on East Broad Street. … 0 Comments
Sixty-six national awards, 59 of which are the Loyal E. Horton Menu Award for Excellence, have been granted to the University's dining services since 1986, helping it remain in the top 1 percent of food services nationwide. After winning the Ivy Award of Distinction, the industry's highest accolade, from Restaurant and Institutions Magazine in 1995, it is not a mystery why 8,020 University students, including 95 percent of all freshmen, according to J. … 9 Comments
So bright red "under 21" signals are still stamped all over your license and days of being the oldest big shots at school are over. No need to worry. Athens has something for all high school graduates, and as long as you don't wear your orientation badge at these venues, no one has to know you're the new kid in town. … 0 Comments
Since most students at the University are not Division I-caliber athletes, intramural sports are the only way get to play in organized contests in college. IM sports are a fun way to stay active, get involved and meet new people. There are 16 different intramural sports offered to everyone at the University, ranging from racquetball to softball to flag football. … 0 Comments
The University transit system began offering campus service in September of 1966 with a fleet of four Army surplus buses. Campus transit now boasts 38 weekday buses traversing nine routes, and six night buses on two routes, plus weekend and football transportation. … 0 Comments
Imagine walking into a room full of people you don't recognize. Then imagine someone telling you that these are the people you will be spending the next four years with. This is the reality for about 21 percent of the students that are enrolled at the University each year. … 1 Comment
Congratulations, puppy Bulldog, on choosing the University of Georgia to spend the best four or five years of your life. Even through orientation, Dawg Camp and talking, no one guide can adequately prepare you for college. Here are five tips from a recent alumna on things I wish I knew before beginning college. … 2 Comments
