PHOTOS: Scenes from around campus on the first day of spring semester
University of Georgia students returned to class both virtually and in-person on Jan. 13, 2021, in Athens, Georgia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are scenes from around campus on the first day.
Wednesday, Jan. 13,,marked the first day of classes for students at the University of Georgia. Outside of Tate Student Center, this student is seated at a bench, enjoying a book. (Photo/Zachary Tate, zachtatephotography@gmail.com)
Wednesday, Jan. 13, marked the first day of classes for students at the University of Georgia. With more classes shifting to in-person lectures, there is an increase in students on campus in comparison to last semester. (Photo/Zachary Tate, zachtatephotography@gmail.com)
Wednesday, Jan. 13, marked the first day of classes for students at the University of Georgia. Some students choose to attend online lectures outisde, while enjoying some fresh air. (Photo/Zachary Tate, zachtatephotography@gmail.com)
Wednesday, Jan. 13, marked the first day of classes for students at the University of Georgia. Outside of the Main Library, a forgotten mask sits alone in the grass. (Photo/Zachary Tate, zachtatephotography@gmail.com)
Wednesday, Jan. 13, marked the first day of classes for students at the University of Georgia. On North Campus, a student walks through the scenic pathways on their way to class. (Photo/Zachary Tate, zachtatephotography@gmail.com)
Wednesday, Jan. 13, marked the first day of classes for students at the University of Georgia. At the Main Library bus stop, students are waiting on their bus to arrive. (Photo/Zachary Tate, zachtatephotography@gmail.com)
Wednesday, Jan. 13, marked the first day of classes for students at the University of Georgia. These ROTC students are walking alongside S Jackson St, on their way to class. (Photo/Zachary Tate, zachtatephotography@gmail.com)
Wednesday, Jan. 13, marked the first day of classes for students at the University of Georgia. Outside of Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, this student is seated at a table, enjoying a book. (Photo/Zachary Tate, zachtatephotography@gmail.com)
New UGA students pick up their new student t-shirts outside of the Tate Student Center on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
A student walks through UGA’s Myers Quad on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
A group practices yoga in front of UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
Social distancing signs placed on UGA bus seats are pictured on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
A student occupies a study room inside UGA’s Main Library on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
A sanitizing station is pictured on the 2nd floor of UGA's Main Library on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
Students board a UGA bus outside Sanford Stadium on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
A UGA Starbucks barista makes a drink on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. A glass barrier and social distancing signs are in place to follow COVID-19 guidelines and prevent the spread of the virus. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
Two UGA students, Selvin Funes and Angel Olvera, play pool in the Tate Student Center on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
Students read information on the screens outside of the Tate Theatre inside the Tate Student Center on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
Students eat and socialized inside the Tate Student Center on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
A student sits inside the Tate Student Center on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
Students walk through and sit inside the Tate Student Center on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
A student purchases food at Barberitos inside the Tate Student Center on the first day of class, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia welcomes back students to campus for the first day of the spring semester with COVID-19 preventive measures in place. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
