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The professors do know my name, they know me pretty well, actually. They are very intelligent, challenging, and really want to us to learn and want to learn more. We do study A LOT, though.

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Almost all of my professors know my name. When I was taking intro level classes, there would be 300 people or so in my classes, but it was my responsibility to actually get to know the teachers. I loved my intro speech communication classes because my professors were amazing, and they'd actually take the time to get to know their students. I think I grew the most in my 3 years of college due to these two classes. I hated anything science, probably because I'm terrible at science. Students study a LOT here at UGA, but they also have a good amount of party time. It is common for students to participate, and yes, UGA students are actually smart and can have good conversations. It's highly compettive among some students, and I've had classes where the curve was messed up due to this. I love speech communications as a major because it teaches me a lot about myself, as well as how to understand people. I love public relations as well, because I enjoy being able to "persuade" people to change their opinions based on what I say. I feel that some of my professors are there to be friends as well, and I've visited some of these professors after the semester is over. I learned a lot about myself because of these people, and I think that UGA helps me learn and grow as a person instead of just focusing on me trying to get a career after college.

My professors know my name, but you have to take the first move for them to because the classes are so large. I love all of my major courses- FDNS, CHFD, HACE, but I HATE TXMI 3210 with Dr. Medvedev!!! The FACS Department is amazing. There is truly something for everyone, and it's the perfect sized college.

In small, upper level classes the teachers know my name. In large classes, like General Chemistry, the teachers most certainly DO NOT know your name. My favorite class is Food and Nutrition, it is interesting and can relate to your life. Also, talk about an easy A! My least favorite classes include Philosophy, Anthropology, and Chemistry. They are death. Students do not study often. Class participation is not very common in large classes, but in breakout sessions students are forced to discuss topics. UGA students typically do not have intellectual conversations outside of class. Students are not competitive academically. The most unique class is my freshman seminar, Coffee Technology. My major is Biological Sciences/Pre-Med in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. I love being in CAES, but the main college, Franklin, has poor administration and is too large for each student to be taken care of personally. I do not spend time with professors outside of class. UGA's academic requirements are confusing and sometimes ridiculous. Why would I take French if I am a Biological Science major? What does that matter at all? The teachers are very poor- they are ignorant and rarely care about the student's clear understanding of what is being taught. The education at UGA is leaning towards getting a job- but the classes one must take for one's college veer in completely different direction.

Professors know my name only because I have worked very hard as a student. Also, my honors classes have allowed me to take some classes in intimate settings with professors. Honors students are competitive, but we band together in the face of adversity (difficult tests, etc). I feel like getting a job is more of an afterthought for the academics at the university, but enough career fairs are around to help with this.

my teachers know my name in the smaller classes that I am in. In the 300 people lecture classes I have to make an effort to get to know the teacher if I want them to know my name. In those classes we usually have a TA which helps split up the number of people one person is in charge of. It is easier to get to know your TA than your teacher in these classes because we are told to go to them first with any questions or concerns we have. the TA's grade all of our assignments so they are the ones to get to know anyways. It really differs how much time a student spends studying. I personally have always studies a lot but then there are people who do not have to spend a lot of time studying and still do well. I would say class participation is common. My experience so far has been that students aren't extremely competitive because classes are only a semester long and when you do not know anyone in your class in the beginning you do not feel comfortable enough with them to be competitive. I am more competitive with myself and expect a lot which motivates me.

I am in a small enough major that the professors I have for classes within my actual major definitely know who I am. There are large lecture classes that have 350 students in them and it would be hard to expect a professor to know you. However, the TA's of these large lectures make a point of knowing your name. My favorite elective class was Drama 2010, intro to acting. It was a small class that allowed the freedom to express yourself and really get to know your class. By the end of the semester, our class considered ourselves family. My least favorite class had to have been general chemistry for science majors. It was hard and it was difficult to find the motivation to go to class. Students study in their own variety of ways. A lot of students choose to study at the SLC (Student Learning Center), a huge building in the middle of campus designed for students to be able to study individually or in groups. UGA students definitely have intellectual conversation outside of class. Frequently, students would rather just have relaxed conversation with friends rather than have an in depth discussion of some topic. Students are dfinitely competitive. Students strive to be the best, especially if they have a desire to go to graduate school of some sort. The most unique class I've taken would be Poultry 2020. If you like science, dissections, and want to be a surgeon, this is an amazing class for you. This class was the reason I chose my particular major and Dr. Amy Batal, who teaches it, is definitely my favorite professor. I personally am a poultry science major in the Poultry Science department of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. It's a small department so all of the faculty know you and care about how you are doing in your personal and academic life. I do spend time with my professors outside of class. We typically just sit around between classes talking about life and what's going on in the world or on campus. UGA's academic requirements are not terrible. Although, if you lose the HOPE scholarship, it is hard to get back. I hate plus minus grading. We have a C- but no A+ to cancel it out in your cumulative GPA. That probably the most ridiculous concept I've ever heard of. Fortunately, SGA is trying to get this fixed while plus-minus is still in its trial phase. The education at UGA is geared toward both getting a job and learning for its own sake. UGA aims to help you grow mentally on all levels.

Classes are tough and prepare students well for life after college.

Once you get past the core classes, your classes get smaller and you will get to know your teachers.

Not many professors know your name unless you are in a major that has small classes or you visit office hours. You CAN get to know them, but it is your own effort that will reach that goal. Business classes, for example, are often too big for the teacher to know students by name, but the upper-level public relations courses do allow you to know your teacher. My least favorite class was Introduction to Public Relations because the teacher never followed a schedule, the tests did not cover the material we learned, she actually made a 300-person lecture class sing row-row-row your boat, and in general I learned nothing from her - and that is one of my majors! My favorite class is probably one I am currently taking - Globalization in Information Technology. I know nothing about IT, but the material is fairly basic and I feel like I am learning a lot that other students on campus will never have been exposed to. In addition, my services marketing class is great - the teacher has fair expectations and the material is interesting. UGA students probably only have intellectual conversations outside of class if it pertains to a class their share together. Students are not too competitive - until it comes to finding a job. THAT is where the claws can come out since there are so many students vying for a few positions. The most unique class I have taken is International Strategic Management - it's awful, but unique. The teacher has formatted the course as a business and she is the employer. The constant chaos of assignments, presentations, and debates are 'supposed' to teach the students what life is like in the real world. I would not suggest International Business to anyone because all you are required to do is take an international course in the different business school departments; therefore the degree is extremely broad and not very practical. But all of the international courses are REALLY interesting and I loved all of them for the most part. The Terry School of Business has LOTS of money and therefore has great resources and buildings. In addition, there are tons of business recruiting opportunities delivered through Terry's departments and organizations. Get your pre-requirements out of the way early so that you can enter your major courses ASAP. Terry's Institute for Leadership Advancement is open to all students on campus and give students the opportunity to earn an academic certificate in leadership. I highly suggest that program. The Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication has a high-demand Public Relations major that only gives you 2 courses per semester, so apply early to start taking classes as soon as you can. The courses are fairly easy, but enjoyable and provide real-world application. The professors are all great. But beware, Grady does not have the same monetary resources that Terry does and there is only one career counselor for the entire college. I do not spend time with my professors outside of class unless I go to their office hours or they are the advisor for a campus organization that I am involved with. The UGA education is geared towards getting a job - or at least that is how it is with the business and journalism schools. There are always programs and seminars about job-hunting, networking, resumes, etc. Some of the courses are a waste of time and I will never draw on that material in the real-world. The school's academic requirements are doable - but I always suggest finding out what you want to do early!!!