Coming to UGA in the fall was a total culture shock. I knew what I was getting myself into, but until it was my reality, I don't think it ever registered that it was actually happening. Being a UGA student can definitely take a toll on you. Whether it's the hours on end spent studying, or the wondering of which bus can take you where, or the overwhelming number of classmates, or even just finding the time to actually get some sleep. All in all, ask anyone on campus, it's a hard life, but it's a good day to be a dawg.
1. The walk from Bolton to Brumby makes you wonder if it's even worth it to go eat.
You're starving, and after 4 hours of straight studying, you want to reward yourself with some good old dining hall food. All is well until you remember you have to get back to your room, then it's all downhill. (Well, actually uphill)
2. When the crosswalk sign has a red hand, it's really just a suggestion.
I mean, come on, have you seen the intersection in between Tate/MLC and Bolton at lunch time? If everyone walks at the same time, the car that hits us will be at fault, not us, right? I heard a rumor once that if a car hits you on campus, you get free tuition. (That may or may not be my reason to walk in front of cars)
3. If you plan on making it from point A to point B on a UGA bus and there are no seats left, hold on for dear life.
Those turns can get scary. You think you're doing well then next thing you know it's a domino effect and the whole bus is down. Sometimes it's too crowded to get a handle to hold on to, so if that's what happens to you, I hope you had a good life.
4. Walking to class is basically a workout.
No wonder people wear gym clothes every day. Athens is notorious for its hills. (Ever heard of the Brumby Butt?) Who needs Ramsey when you can just walk to class?
5. Time management is key.
There's seriously never enough time to do everything you have planned for your day. Even when you have all the time in the world, you just lay down and watch Netflix all day. Every part of your day usually turns into you asking yourself what's going on anyways, so who needs a schedule?
6. There are two types of people - the ones who run after buses and the ones who see it about to drive away and decide it's more important to eat.
Some people know they really need to get to class. Everyone needs those extra credit attendance points. Others decide they'll be fine and either a) find the nearest dining hall or b) go back to bed. Better luck next time guys.
7. Whoever told you that nothing in life is free obviously never went to UGA.
There's almost ALWAYS people giving something away. Did you hear about an event? GO. By the end of the year, you'll have a whole new wardrobe. Like my roommate always says, "If there are free t-shirts, I'm in."
8. Registration is your worst nightmare.
You spend all this time with you advisor, and alone of that matter, planning out your upcoming semester. You think about all the classes you'll be taking and have everything together. NEWS FLASH! Think worse case scenario, because it's inevitable, that you will get nothing you had planned or Athena will crash.
9. Coffee will become your best friend if it isn't already.
You've got an 8 a.m., but you stayed up until 4 am studying. The bad news is your day is also jam packed, so that nap you had planned isn't happening. Remind me, how many cups of coffee can you drink before it's unhealthy?
10. If the UGA app tells you the bus is 5 minutes away, it'll probably take 20 minutes.
You think you'll get to your next class on time, but you consider walking. Being the lazy college kid that you are, you wait. An hour later, here comes that East West that you needed. Whatever you do, avoid any bus that says 'night' on it, because you'll end up going everywhere in Clarke County.
