<p>OMG, I remember this! I was in the S-load of traffic behind it because I went to vist my friend in Gwinnett.</p>
<p>They tried to prosecute them, but the DOT said they couldn't do anything since "they were going the speed limit". Man, I would never have the kohoonas to do less than 80 on the freeway here; in fact, I generally go about 90.</p>
<p>GetOuttaBuffalo: My daughter really wanted to go to a large Southern university with big time sports and UGA certainly has that. When she began, we made sure she realized that it was alright with us if she found out she really didn't like it and wanted to transfer. She loved it from the beginning. UGA begins school about 2-3 weeks before most NE schools do, so it was a little difficult to be the first to leave that first year, but then again, she thought that was better then to be the last to go away. You will find that the UGA school year is a little longer than other schools (again, we are using NE schools as a point of reference). It is a long time before you have a fall break (I think it is usually the last weekend in October - whenever the UF/UGA football game is), so she did get homesick and couldn't wait for her first visit home. Most of the students there seem to have cars. She didn't her freshman year, but did have one after that. Also, if it isn't a football weekend, many students seem to go home, at least for an afternoon/day. As for trips home, there is a pretty reliable shuttle that will take you from UGA to the Atlanta airport, so that wasn't too much of a problem. I think she had only one time in four years where she was almost stranded in Atlanta, but she did manage to get a ride back to campus. She lived in one of the large 1,000 student dorms her freshman year. The dorms are barely adequate, but you make do. I think the student body is about 88 - 90% GA residents, but that was never a problem. It is a state university; you expect most of the students to be from that state. Her friends would tease her about her accent and would try to convert her to country music (they failed). She tried to make them love her Red Sox (she failed). She had a pretty terrific four years. We think she received a very good education, but remember, at any large university, you need to advocate for yourself and find those things that will make you happy. It is a pretty terrific place to go to school. I hope this helps.</p>
<p>Oh, my B. They WERE from GA State. My AP Macro teacher is a UGA alum so I guess just assumed they were from UGA. I don't even know why he showed it to us now. </p>
<p>Regardless, the traffic in Atlanta is terrible.</p>
<p>^Amen to that! </p>
<p>Again, out-towners, I STRONGLY advise you not to go under 80 MPH on the perimeter (I-285) or on I-75 or I-85. It's worse on GA-400 (known locally by some as the "Alpharetta Autobahn"); you need to go at least 90 MPH it seems. I-75/85 (known locally as the "Downtown Connector") you actually will go slow because it's two 14 lane freeways converging into ONE 16-laner, so you can just smell congestion there. I-20 is alright, though with recent growth in Douglasville, yet not much architecture improvement, traffic can get messy there. Oh, always stay in the center; you see, the DOT LOVES exit-only lanes, so a lane will pretty much end with little or no warning.</p>
<p>In Gwinnett, beware. A surface street will turn into a limited access freeway without notice.</p>
<p>In Midtown, beware of the confusion of street names. You see, I guess the people who designed the arterial road system in the city were very proud that Georgia is the "peach state", so every road is named Peachtree. Hell, sometimes people will tell you their place is on "Peachtree and Peachtree." It gets confusing, but you get used to it.</p>
<p>However, most people on this forum will be in Athens most of their time and won't have to worry about all that crap. If you need to go into the city, ask an Atlanta native friend to take you/show you where to go. It will help you learn over time as you keep doing it.</p>
<p>Yeah I remember my first drive through Atlanta to UGA- I tried going 60 on 285 in the rain. Nearly got killed more times than I can remember. Then I tried to drive down 316 in the fog and kept having the slam on the brakes as red lights would appear out of thin air. Once in Athens the traffic isn't that bad and it's quite possible to manage without a car, especially if you live on campus. </p>
<p>With so many people from the metro Atlanta area, there are almost always people going in and out. If you need a ride, you'll be able to find it.</p>
<p>The video was done by GA State students.</p>
<p>I got in from Pennsylvania and I might attend. I'm sure there are plenty of northerners. We could start a club.</p>
<p>Dumb question, I know, but are there palm trees in Athens, GA?</p>
<p>^^^ lol, not quite. Have to go about 4-5 hours south for palm trees.</p>
<p>neatd, are u gonna go to UGA? how was the OOS fin aid?</p>
<p>the OOS aid was pathetic. thanks uga. :/</p>
<p>i got my "estimated aid" and it was garbage. Thanks UGA for drastically decreasing my chances at attending in a matter of 24 hours.</p>
<p>lol I got my estimated aid also...all I have to pay for is room & board thanks to the HOPE scholarship...I'm going down there to tour the dorms tomorrow...</p>
<p>I think all of Georgia's public universities have been "blessed" with a really limited endowment, which makes it very tough for out of staters. Paying full price or even 20K for UGA is something you should really consider- Remember, most of your classmates get free tuition and they'll still ***** about the fees.</p>
<p>I hate to say this but all you OOS people please dont go if it is a bind for you. There are some people on the waitlist like me that would really enjoy coming to UGA.</p>
<p>Man, I got in in Feb and I haven't gotten anything from UGA since my acceptance packet. These people really **** me off; no estimated financial aid, no 'Welcome to UGA' flyer, no nothing. I don't know if something's wrong with the mail or if UGA's mailing system is...compromised.</p>
<p>Nov, I got my estimated financial aid thing through my UGAMail. Go to ugamail.uga.edu and register for an email address assuming you got accepted. Also, my official acceptance letter came in the mail yesterday.</p>
<p>oh, I didn't do that yet...partly because I'm sure I'm not going. Hmm, all my other schools just sent it in the mail for me to review. I'm kinda disturbed UGA didn't do that. Got something from Tech in the mail just today! Congrats, and hope you get to go to Athens!</p>
<p>well, I guess I'll make one, just to have two facebooks!</p>
<p>don't you have to pay your commitment fee to get your UGAmail account (the <a href="mailto:myID@uga.edu">myID@uga.edu</a> account)? I viewed my early aid report through OASIS</p>
<p>GetOuttaBuffalo, I didn't apply for financial aid. I don't know if I'm going to go yet, but I am visiting this coming weekend.</p>