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The Academic motto at UGA is work hard play harder!! But everyone really does care about there academics for the most part!!

The classes I take are way harder than anything I ever took in high school, even after taking many Advanced Placement classes. I studied much more in college, but I didn't really notice it because I had so much more free time. Most other students are also incredibly smart so I never felt like I was out of place.

Academics are tough, depending on the class and level you take. During midterms and finals, students take up all the spots in the learning center and study lounges. However, people always make time with their organizations and going out, so the curriculum is definitely doable.

The academics at the University of Georgia are really challenging, but also extremely rewarding. While some classes are in auditoriums and are filled with over 200 students, many classes are actually smaller in size and have class sizes of about 35 students. The professors here are amazing and no matter the class size, they are almost always available and willing to help you, be it with questions on a test or even pre-reading a paper to help you correct your mistakes and make the highest grade possible! The average course load is about 15 hours, which is usually 5 classes. Depending on the difficulty of your classes, this is sometimes a really heavy workload, but there are always the study rooms in the Miller Learning Center to help students through the tough nights of studying!

Depending on your course of study, classes can be difficult or easy. I can't say which subjects are especially tough because everyone had their strong points. The great thing about the University of Georgia is that it offers a lot of classes most Universities don't. There's an array of languages you can learn ranging from French and Spanish, to Persian and Vietnamese. I'm majoring in Criminal Justice so most of my classes deal with psychology, sociology, and political science. I wouldn't say they're hard and I wouldn't say they're easy but they're definitely interesting. Class sizes vary from 30 - 300 depending on the subject but professors always offer ways to get into contact if them and they're always willing to help you out. If not them, your teacher's assistants will.

UGA is a big school and that is why it is SO SO important to make yourself known in lecture classes. Though it might not be the most fun, sit close to the front and talk to your teacher when you can about class and questions you may have. They will help, all you have to do is ask. My favorite classes are in my department of Kinesiology, I love it. I love working with the athletes and learning about athletic training, which is what I hope to get my degree in. Studying is a must in most classes. There are some that you can do well in just by attending class and paying attention, but those are few and far between. UGA is a very prestigious school though, and it is easy to continue on to graduate school with a degree from here. They challenge you and gear you toward being prepared for your career. It is a great balance that keeps you challenged and yearning for more.

The academics at UGA are challenging academically and there are a wide variety of classes to choose from.

UGA takes great pride in its academics, with many referring to the university as the "Harvard of the South." The Honors program is very prestigious and takes great care to ensure the enrolled students are excelling in both the classroom and in research situations. As an Honors student, I am awarded early registration for classes as well as access to Honors-only courses. My academic advisor in the College of Agriculture knows me personally and helps me choose courses to help me meet my degree requirements as well as specific vet school requirements. My classes are between 25-100 people mostly, so the classroom atmosphere is intimate between the students and professors. Office hours are held by every professor, and most of the professors are willing to meet with students and help them even beyond office hours. Teaching Assistants (TAs) are a common presence in many of my classes, and students utilize these assistants for extra help and review sessions before tests.

Class size varies widely at UGA. Honors classes have fewer students per teacher. Some classes have only 30 to 40 students. Lectures can have nearly 300 students, but those often have lab sections that break the class into smaller groups once a week. UGA knows its a big school, so the administration tries to compensate for that accordingly. Around half of my professors probably know my name and would recognize me around campus. One of my favorite classes thus far has been Credibility, a journalism course taught by Professor John Greenman. Professor Greenman is very knowledgeable and experienced, having won a Pullitzer Prize for his work. He uses a variety of teaching methods that allow students to learn from him, their peers and the outside world all at the same time. My least favorite course was Astronomy because we only learned from lectures and textbook material. It's a personal preference. There are many excellent professors at UGA, and every student will appreciate some teaching styles more than others. At UGA, it's important to apply yourself. There are so many students that class participation and hard work are required if you want to stand out. This is especially true for anyone adopting my major, Journalism. Being memorable for teachers is vital to insure that you can obtain written recommendations if ever you need one. I would advise making friends with at least one professor per year. The university is very career-oriented and offers many services to help get you where you want to be professionally. Take advantage of that.

Class size varies widely at UGA. Honors classes have fewet students per teacher. Some classses have only 30 to 40 students. Lectures can have nearly 300 students, but those often have lab sections that break the class into smaller groups once a week. UGA knows its a big school, so the administration tries to compensate for that accordingly. Around half of my professors probably know my name and would recognize me around campus. One of my favorite classes thus far has been Credibility, a journalism course taught by Professor John Greenman. Professor Greenman is very knowledgeable and experienced, having won a Pullitzer Prize for his work. He uses a variety of teaching methods that allow students to learn from him, their peers and the outside world all at the same time. My least favorite course was Astronomy because we only learned from lectures and textbook material. It's a personal preference. There are many excellent professors at UGA, and every student will appreciate some teaching styles more than others. At UGA, it's important to apply yourself. There are so many students that class participation and hard work are required if you want to stand out. This is especially true for anyone adopting my major, Journalism. Being memorable for teachers is vital to insure that you can obtain written recommendations if ever you need one. I would advise making friends with at least one professor per year. The university is very career-oriented and offers many services to help get you where you want to be professionally. Take advantage of that.

No matter what college you go to, academics should always come first. Here at the University of Georgia, this is no different. Classes can vary in difficulty, but can always seem fun if you are enjoying what you're learning. Now, I'm not going to lie and say that there aren't classes that I don't hate, because there always will be. But all in all, as long as you keep your head on straight when it comes to classes, you should be fine. My favorite class so far, would be TELE 5170, which is actually an independent study. I am a Broadcast/Digital Journalism major in my last year. With this class I am able to host my own talk show (which happens to be the nation's first college daytime talk show) while gaining class credit. My professor grades my progress through empirical observation, as well as assisting me in whatever technical needs I may have. My least favorite class was BIO 1104. I am not a science person at all. And my professor knew that. Before I continue with this story, let me say this before I forget, GET. TO. KNOW. YOUR. PROFESSORS. It is vital to your academic career. If your professors know who you are and your work ethic, they're bound to help you out if you're struggling. An example of this would be my BIO 1104 professor, Dr. Lemons. Professor Lemons knew me, out of a class of about 250, because I took the time out to meet with her the first week of class (not just because I knew I'd be struggling, but because I knew it would benefit me if I met her). As the semester progressed, I kept failing her tests. It was horrid. So, I went to her office to talk about how I could improve in her class, and she welcomed me with open arms. I will always appreciate her smile and positivity, even though I was horrible at knowing the functions of ribosomes and other scientific jargon. And to answer the question about spending time with professors outside of class....yes. I do. I am actually going to my Journalism professor's home tomorrow night for dinner with him and his wife. Professors aren't monsters, they're people. You just have to take the initiative to get to know them! Education at this university is geared towards learning. If a job comes out of it, then spectacular! But, one piece of our mission statement says that students "inquire into the nature of things" and that's what we're hear for. To help answer a student's inquiries to the best of our abilities, so that student may learn how to achieve success in the future.

Academics are great at UGA. I am a psychology/sociology major but am currently working on my core classes. The core classes are essential to making UGA students well rounded and prepared for the real world. Studying is essential in college. Half of my life is studying or reading for my classes. But I don't mind because all of the material is interesting. If I need help with anything, my professors and teaching assistants have office hours so that I can ask questions. Since I am in my core classes, many classes have up to 300 students. This is not a problem because the teachers teach in such a way that you feel like they are speaking directly to you. Like high school, each class is different. But in college, I know for a fact that every class will be intellectually stimulating and will help me be more prepared for my future.

Some people claim that the classes are extremely difficult and others say that they're much easier than in high school. If you're going to take classes like chemistry, biology, calculus, etc. you're going to have to work really hard to get a good grade. I really haven't had any problems with classes because I'm not taking any of the ones I listed above. I found that my workload was significantly less than in high school. (My classes this semester were English, Spanish, Geography, Math modeling, and the Role of sex in advertising.) The hardest thing to get used to about classes at UGA is that you have to be accountable for yourself. A lot of times, homework is not required. Also, many of my classes only have two tests and a final so you have to make sure that you do well and study for these exams without your professor telling you to do so.

In my small classes the professors do know my name and almost every class offers a smaller class size. My least favorite class is English just because I am not a strong writer but my favorite class is history because it really seems to interest me. Students are sort of competitive here. There are lot of students that can make good grades and not try because they are very intellectual too. We are all here to make good grades and stay in the organizations we participate in. The most unique class I have taken was my freshman seminar and it was about endangered languages. I didn't realize that there were so many in the world and the class really made me think about that. The education at this school is really geared to getting a job. They offer the necessary classes that will provide us with the information we need to excel at our jobs.

The motto here at the University of Georgia is "to teach, to serve, and to inquire things of nature." Faculty and staff are committed to serving the student body in every way possible to further our education. Wether you are in a class of 300 or 30 participation is key. If you don't show up, keep up with the reads, do your work or study then you can kiss good grades goodbye. Never be afraid to ask questions because chances are one of the 299 other students in the class is just as confused as you are. In the 4 years I've been hear I have not had a bad professor yet. They are not here to hold you back, but to help you excel. As students we rely on each other to pass along informations about classes and how professors teach. As freshmen we are all required to take about the same required core classes so chances are if you ask around you will find a gold mine of information on the courses your enrolled in. Each class is unique in its own way. You can take classes where you learn about chocolate or get to grow plants. Just this semester I took a class that had a lab where we cooked every week. At UGA it's not just about sitting in lecture and studying but it's about hands on experience and figuring out what you'll need to know once in the work force.

They key to success at UGA is finding classes that interest and drive you to become a better student and a better person. I found this in the Comparative Literature department; my freshmen year I took a 1000 level course called Western World Lit, it encompassed a lot of books I had read in high school such as "The Iliad" - but the teacher took a new direction with the lessons and viewpoints we discussed in class. I quickly found out that participation and talking with the teacher outside of class helped me to understand my professor's expectations, and eventually got me a great recommendation. This is not to say that all classes demand these actions, but in smaller classes it is common for teachers to expect participation, many even include this as a percentage of your final class average. In bigger classes, I have found it beneficial to set up a time to meet with the teacher, usually during their posted office hours. Because there is less one-on-one interaction in class getting help and asking questions is easier if you do it face to face. This is also a great way to meet the professor and have them learn your name and face; trust me, this goes a lot farther than you think. Professors are almost always willing to set up a meeting, and most of them are flexible about time and location. What you will learn is that the teachers want you to succeed and they try to make themselves as available as possible to help you along the way. UGA is home to professor's whose resumes and experience is absolutely astounding. I took an Ecology course during my second year with a professor who had been featured in movies, newspapers and news reports all around the world for his breakthrough research. I make it a goal to take one class each semester with a unique professor or in a unique field - and this is not a challenge at all because UGA boasts a wide variety of courses, taught by an academically brilliant staff.

There are around 35,000 students at this school. Let's be honest--the teachers physically can't pay attention to all of us. The freshman classes are kind of terrible--most of the teachers are just there to go through the motions and I can't really blame them--they're teaching the general core classes (unless you are in the art school. Those are some good teachers.) As the classes get harder, teachers do get better but you have to really research to find the good teachers. Once you find them, there are some amazing people who work at this school. Still, there are some god-awful teachers in that some don't speak English, some don't know how to organize, some don't know how to use powerpoint. I think this is pretty standard for most schools. Basically, if you want to take classes that you're really going to enjoy, be prepared to do some research.

If you are not used to studying in highschool.... you better learn when you come to this college. I study more than you can imagine and I never studied in Highschool Classes are ridiculous sometimes with teachers giving ridiculous assignments or even tricky tests that even previous UGA alumni thought were ridiculous. This school has definitely gotten harder that's for sure. Some of the academic requirements are helpful and expand your mind. Education for this school is geared to getting a job for graduates though with this unfortunate economy there are no promises, but the university does offer help for job placement My least favorite classes at the Georgia include: accounting, chemistry, economics, and calculus. AT ALL COSTS IF YOU CAN AVOID ACCOUNTING!! it will KILL YOU. Take it some where else or even at a community college DO NOT TAKE IT HERE.. and Chemistry as well if you can!! - class participation is very rare and depends on your major - currently I am a Fashion Merchandising Major and I love Fashion but personally i feel like some of the teachers are hard graders especially for Fashion Merchandising But my favorite Teachers above all are Mr. Charles Gilbert and Mrs. Emily Blalock! They are the best - And also I would recommend taking a speech class. I have high speech anxiety and taking theses classes have extremely helped me and the teachers really care about you in this major. - If you consider speech take either Dr. Kate Stahl or Dr. Kristi Schaller and get to know them. They are extremely nice and super helpful if you give them respect

Science and accounting classes are the hardest at UGA, but they are not impossible. There are a lot of study groups and tutoring sessions available to aid in learning the material. Lower level classes are usually held in big lecture halls with 200+ people and the teach will not know your name unless you introduce yourself or go to office hours for help. Foreign language classes and higher level classes are generally smaller with 15-40 people and the teacher will most likely learn your name.

Academics here are great. Just look at the number of success stories that come from UGA graduates. We have a great network of graduates and alums who continue to support the university. Favorite classes are definitely the smaller ones. Many introductory classes can be large lectures with nearly 400 people in them, but once you accumulate hours and focus your coursework toward your major classes get much smaller. If you can, I would recommend applying to the honors program. It is AWESOME.

I have had great academic experiences at UGA. I'm in the honors program and therefore have many smaller classes with a lot of one-on-one interaction with my professors. I studied abroad in Rome for 6 weeks this summer (UGA offers many study abroad programs) which was a great experience and I became friends with the professor who led the trip. Students for the most part are very hard working and passionate about their education. Class participation, studying, and study groups are common for all students. UGA does, however, seem to favor the trade schools on campus, giving preference to business, journalism, and science over all liberal arts. This being said, I am a pre-med student majoring in Economics and Latin, and I have had great experiences in all those classes, and have learned a lot.

It depends on the student's major, for many pre-business majors, the classes tend to be easier because the student has more time to do their homework, essays, and study for their test. If the student is a science major, you can 98{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} guarantee that they will constantly be stressing about lab, chemistry, and not having enough time to do their English essay because they were spending so much time studying for their organic chemistry test. The key to acing all the academics is time management even if the professor for the class isn't that great. The professors may know your name freshmen year, but it's unlikely if you only have lecture halls and don't have a lot of questions. Throughout college as you hone in on your major more and more, then classes get smaller and smaller, especially starting junior year. In the larger classes there are usually Teacher Assistants that will get to know you better and will grade your essays, test and quizzes. Keep in mind that in all classes that aren't lecture halls, participation is really important.

If you can take honors classe, do. They're much smaller and more focused, and the professors generally care about teaching more than getting their tenure.

Introductory level classes tend to be large- 300+ people. Your professor is not going to know your name, obviously, but these classes usually get broken down into "breakout sessions" once a week where you will meet with around 20-30 people & a TA who can give you extra attention & instructions. Professors are also willing to do this outside the classroom in office hours or usually directly after class. The exception to this for intro level courses is any language class, which will always be in groups of no more than 30. Once inside the school designated for your major, the majority of classes will be broken into smaller groups (usually around 30-60). Teachers will usually get to know you in these settings. I am in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication & absolutely love it. You definitely learn more within your major classes than the random elective & intro courses.

As a student in the Terry College of Business, I was always impressed with the outside speakers brought in to us. For those interested in having a minor from Terry with a major elsewhere, explore the option of an undergraduate certificate in personal and organizational leadership. The professors are challenging yet caring; the curriculum valuable to our careers.

UGA is most certainly an academically challenging school. The majors are extremly competitive. For instance, to even be truely competitive for my major, Public Relations, I need a 3.75. Since I'm still in my core classes right now, I often in 300+ person lecture halls which is extremely inpersonal and... sucks. However, I HAVE heard that it gets better once you're in your major.

Enough for me.

the academics are good, but contrary to how UGA makes it look, most of the classes have over 200 people in them. however, teachers do hold office hours where you can go talk to them one-on-one. unless you make it a point to talk to the teacher, in most classes he/she probably won't know your name.

Most of my professors did not know my name. If you make an effort to go to office hours and actually get to know your professors than they will know your name. As you get higher up into your major then your relationships with teachers become more personal. Students are very competitive here. UGA is definitely geared towards having a career and being successful in life beyond college. There are many opportunities to succeed but they will not be given to you. You have to earn them.

Classes are all different. Some are big (around 300 people) while others are small (around 20). It all depends on the class. The proffesors are all different, but you can always read about them before you take their class. I am a public relations major, which is a lot of fun. There are so many different classes to offer in all different areas of interest, and the best part is YOU make your schedule.

The real estate program is fantastic. The professors are excellent and really care about their students. The career center is wonderful as well. Take advantage of this resource.

General Classes like everywhere else are big, so the professor might not know your name. You have a lot of options as far as classes go. From the hard sciences to liberal arts to business to political science. Class participation is very common. Students probably study three times a week or so. 4-5 during mid terms. And probably all week before Finals. Most unique class I've taken was an Interpersonal Communication Class. I'm a Finance Major and the business school here is in the top 20 nationally every year. Education is definitely geared towards career path rather than just getting a degree.

At least half of my classes have had attendance policies, so I do not skip class at all. Some of my broadcast news professors have taken us out to dinner, and paid, multiple times. One of them has taken us on his yacht twice. I heard you won't get this kind of attention and casual conversation at a big university. These guys proved them wrong!

The classes vary depending on what you take. Sometimes, they are large and other times, they are small. The amount of studying a student does also depends on the person. I knew people who studied every night and others who barely touched a book. A professor usually knowns your name if you see them in their office hours; that way, they get to know yours face outside of the classroom. Students really aren't competitive, in general, and the vast majority don't have intellectual conversations outside of class (probably not even in class). The education at UGA is probably geared toward learning....or just trying to get money from students.

As a freshman, you have to most likely go through the motions of big classes. I had three or four with over 300 people, but it was worth the wait to get to my major. Now, every professor knows my name, and I've even been to their houses to eat and hang out! My PR research professor, Dr. Kaye Sweetser, invited every research group to her house so she could personally show us how to do data analysis on the computer. She had snacks, and we had a great time! It wasn't even like we were working.

Some professors know my name, but the majority probably don't. More of them know it in the honors classes because these classes are smaller. My favorite class was definitely Marine Science MARS 1010. I had an awesome professor, the class was huge, and I learned a lot and still made a good grade. My least favorite was ECON 2105. I had a great professor, but quite frankly, I suck at econ. I would say kids study a lot more if they are science majors than if they are liberal arts majors. I don't study that much because I am doing the advertising and Romance Languages majors and they don't require too much. Class participation depends on the size of the class and the participation percentage of your grade. Obviously, if you don't have a participation grade, you are not going to have as much class participation. Bigger classes also have less. As far as intellectual conversations outside the class, people have them occasionally, but it gets stressful thinking about school all the time. Although, if you ever walk by the Philosophy building during the day, there are always five or six kids talking about the meaning of life or some philosophical stuff. Some students are competitive. Especially those in Grady College of Journalism. Those girls are crazy. I hate taking Grady classes because the girls are so competitive and snotty. The most unique class I have taken was probably Ecology 1000. It was fun because we had a lot of field trips for the lab. The teacher was a raging liberal and it was funny because everything that came out of his mouth was just so...ridiculous. He said stuff like we are all going to die because we don't eat organic meat. My major is...kind of undecided. I am majoring in Romance Languages, which is not bad at all. I WAS thinking about doubling in Public Relations but then I met the other girls who are in that major...yeah, you know. The ones who wear business professional attire to class every day and apply for every single internship that comes along. So I don't know if I will pick up another major. I never spend time with professors outside of class. I know people who do. Quite frankly, I find it a little bit creepy. As far as UGA's academic requirements, I think they are pretty fair. If you major in Chemistry, you're obviously going to have a lower GPA than if you major in sociology. I would say UGA is pretty strongly geared towards getting a job, unfortunately. I say unfortunately because that means that there will be a lot of people in the world who know a lot about accounting or a lot about management, but not many well-rounded people, which is definitely more important.

I think you can make any sort of academic path you want at UGA. SOme majors have big classes where you can blend in. others have small classes where you get drinks with your professor Thursday afternoons. I had both types and I think that is a great mix of learning environments.

If you make the effort to meet your lecture teachers, you can make great relationships. There are many teachers at UGA who are absolutely brilliant. Depending on the class, the class sizes vary greatly. For instance, there are 16 students in my Spanish class while there are 380 in my anatomy and physiology one. Either way, though, the teacher is always there to help you. They want us to succeed; it's just a matter of making the initiative to get to know them. In nearly any major you do, it is almost guaranteed that you will find a job.

Academics at Georgia are getting increasingly more rigorous - a direct result of the administration's attempts to put the school on the same level as places like Chapel Hill and Virginia. However, I have never been in a class where the professor or TAs are unwilling to help. Classes freshman year are definitely a lot bigger, getting smaller the older you get/further you get into your major classes, but programs like webct and even UGAmail allow for easy communication. The teachers also LOVE what they teach, which I think makes a huge difference in the passion and success of the students in their classes. My major is Consumer Journalism and Fashion Merchandising, a major that is unique to Georgia. It's in the Family and Consumer Sciences college - a great place to be! Everyone is so friendly, and (most of) the teachers truly are interesting and invested in their students. I know it's getting harder and harder to get in, which may discourage some high school seniors from applying. But please don't be discouraged! Your hard work will be rewarded with an amazing college experience. Some of the most interesting classes I've taken are Rhetoric and Pop Culture, the History of Fashion, Graphic Communcations, and really any of my fashion classes! The one thing I will say about classes is that it's hard to find cool electives. Not that the university doesn't offer them - because they have lots - but there are few working venues to actually learn about the classes you can take. You really have to ask around to find out about the good ones!

In the large lecture classes, most professors don't bother to learn your name, but they at least try to make themselves available to you. I would suggest taking advantage of professor's office hours!

Academics, especially the humanities, are often underrated at UGA. It is one of the preimere public research institutions in the country. We have award-winning science programs (great pharmacy and vet med.), and a deal is in the works to bring a med school to Athens. As an English major, I have seen first hand want wonderful professors UGA has. I have developed a close relationship with several and even consider them my friends. Beware of Terry, the Business school. Many of my friends complain about lare class size even in their major classes.

Professors are what you make them. If you want to get to know your professors, you can, even with the big lecture hall classrooms. My best advice is, the uga "key" is your best friend! It is a guide to every professor's gpa from last semester's classes. Study if you want. If you don't you might end up with a poor grade though. Again look to the key. Competition is high in some classes and low in others. It depends on what you are trying to get from the class. Also a lot of teachers curve based on the highest grade, so even if you don't have a 90 in a class you may still get an A because you did better than your peers.

Right now I am in pretty small classes. The Stat department is so small at UGA that we share our building with EITS and part of the Natural History museum. We have two classrooms and a computer lab, so it's a pretty small building. None of my Stat classes can exceed 28 if it ever meets in the Stat lab because that's all the more the lab can hold. With small classes, most of my professors/instructors know my name. Since I'm in the FRC, I have more opportunities to interact with UGA faculty outside of my classes. We have a group of fellows that visit us each year. That group consists of the Vice President for Instruction, Cheif of Staff to the President, and several Associate Deans of Franklin College. One of our fellows is an astronomy professor and I work with him every semester to organize a trip to the UGA observatory. I've had dinner with faculty and I've even played trivia with a small group of our fellows. Once a week we have a guest speaker (usually professors) come, so it's additional time with faculty that most students don't have. It's helped me meet faculty I normally wouldn't come in contact with. This also brings a lot of "intellectual conversations" that are not directly linked to students' grades. Students study all of the time, but the amount varies from subject to subject. Organic Chemistry is a class that requires a lot of studying time. At the same time, campus is always full of students playing frisbee (regardless of the weather). Some students are very competitive with each other. In large lecture classes where the professors curve the grades, students have to compete. If you're in the top, you could get an A even if you failed all of your tests...you just have to be better than the rest of your class. Other students are just competitive to be competitive. Also, most of the science majors are also pre-med, pre-dent, pre-vet, pre-pharm, or pre-nursing so they need top grades to get into a school of their choice. UGA has the only vet school in Georgia as well as 1 of 3 pharmacy schools in state (and the best pharm school in GA). Pre-vet and pre-pharm students usually want in to UGA's schools, so students are potentially competing against friends in classmates for those spots.

Once you get to upper-level classes, the size is much smaller. Within my major, many of my professors know my name. I think this is a student's responsibility though. Go to office hours and be vocal in class. My professors are more than willing to spend extra time, even with non-class related discussions. As a finance major, I have found the department to be organized, helpful, and academically strong. The finance advising is extremely helpful. There is always someone available with answers to all of my questions.

If you can, join the honors program. It's easier, I'm telling you. Kids can get by doing nothing a lot of the time and still make a B. I do a little more than nothing (I wok hard but I don't kill myself) and I find it easy to make A's. And I party. NO, it is not easy to have genuinely intellectual conversations unless you're talking to a pretentious asshole. Intellectualism is out there, you just have to dig deep. I haven't been especially impressed with the intelligence of my business teachers, either, although there are some gems (Karahanna, Laplante, Mrs. McClain). Education is geared toward getting a job in the business major, which is terribly annoying. I wish i went for anthropology or something where people learn about life and intelligent stuff. Business is a joke, mostly. Spanish classes are a joke and easy and if you want to learn, you have to really force yourself to do extra work. Business kids are generally tightwads and uncreative and just want a structured class where they can assure themselves that they'll at least get a B. It's okay with me because Terry at least has a good reputation, but it's so hard to find students that will actually be good business people and aren't just blindly moving through motions. there is not much competition in my classes and i frequently find myself among the few who have anything to say/is willing to speak up during class.

In the larger lecture classes, its impossible for the professors to know your name unless you make the effort to seek them out, which I highly recommend. There is no time of day when you can't find at least one student studying.

Most of my professors do not know my name, because the classes can have 100-300. In smaller classes I would say the professors are normally good about knowing names, however. My favorite classes are my journalism classes, because I love current events and controversial issues. I love Spanish, but always find it to be my least favorite class. The amount of time students study I think varys greatly and it is hard to generalize that. Class participation, especially in large classes, is hard for many. I think that students are really competitive, because that is how we know the job market will be. I have not taken any "unique" classes, but am hoping to enroll in a sign language class before I graduate. I am in the PR/Journalism department, and feel that teachers are very involved. I will spend time outside of class with my PR teacher, who is having students come to her house to do extra work on a project, which is nice. I think academic requirements are fair, and I will feel prepared to get a job in a few years.

profs know my name cause its a small major fav class was recreation design least fav is plants of the SE students study all the time @ the slc class participation is mandatory in my major my major talks about plants and designs all the time my major is really competitive... almost cutthroat unique class is crss2300 its agro-terrorism my major is small and i love it. we are the #3 landscape architecture program in the us. professors are always around the buidling to talk to outside class my major is preparing me for my job and its terrific. @ my internship i was more valuable than the newly hired landscape architect who just graduated from umass

The professors at UGA for the most part are really willing to work with you as long as you are willing to put in an effort. There are always those professors that jsut go through the motions of being a teacher, but for the most part I had some really great teachers that really did care. You had to put yourself out there sometimes, but it was well worth it in the end. My favorite professor was Dr. Samp, she taught several speech comm classes and I always enjoyed her teaching. She really tried to relate to all of us and what was going on NOW. She also cared for her students and really wanted to see them succeed. UGA is an academically hard school to get into and you have to put forth the work if you want to see the results you want. Even though UGA has a reputation of being a party school they also have a very good academic reputation as well.