University of Georgia - Academics

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UGA has a growing reputation in the South. It has top, nationally ranked schools in law, journalism, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and business and offers several compelling certificate programs like Music Business and New Media, among others. There is a plethora of majors at UGA, and if they don’t have the one you want, you can even design your own.

Oftentimes, UGA attracts both students who want to learn and students who want to party. UGA has a dubious reputation for being a “party school,” but make no mistake about it, you will not be able to slack on your studies and leave here four years later with a diploma. Don’t get me wrong, having fun is an extremely important part of the college experience, but eventually, you have to put in the study time, or you won’t make it through sophomore year. Some classes, particularly freshman classes, are very big, easily filling auditoriums that hold a couple hundred, but the professors really try to make themselves accessible for the most part. Professors encourage students to stop by their offices for help or for study reviews. Most large classes will break down into discussion groups once a week with a teaching assistant (TA) who is graduate student at Georgia. The TAs are usually a little stressed out and/or overwhelmed, but in the end, they prove to be very helpful and relate extremely well with the students in their groups. It is, however, not uncommon to have teachers—at any level—that speak little to no English, and this is obviously a problem.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

If a student takes the time to get... If a student takes the time to get to know their teacher, the teacher makes the effort to get to know the student. I have had teachers that have genuinely taken the time to help out when needed. Several of my teachers have made the content of their courses apply to my life and interests. There are lecture classes, as well as small intimate classes available for students. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers I have had here are a... The teachers I have had here are a mixed bag. I’ve had some very interesting ones and some who made class last forever. It really all depends on the subject you’re learning, and whether they can make you excited about the topic. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Some of my teachers have been... Some of my teachers have been truly horrible, but others have been okay. I haven’t had any that blew me away or anything, but for the most part, they were pretty darn helpful. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The core classes can be really,... The core classes can be really, really boring because you’re probably not at all interested in the material and are only taking the classes to fill a certain requirement. Once you get into your major, the classes are really interesting, and the professors will really try to help you with work and internship stuff. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Since most of my classes are huge... Since most of my classes are huge lecture classes, I didn’t really get to know any of the teachers personally, but I think at the very least, all of my teachers have been very fair in their policies. In all the office hours I have been to, they have been extremely willing to help in any way. As for the classes, some are interesting, while others you just have to take to graduate. I think the interest factor mostly depends on the teacher anyway. 12345 Academics Report

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UGA is rated to be more selective in accepting applications than many state schools because there is such a high turnover rate in converting those accepted into those that actually enroll.

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