If you think walking to class in the Athens winter is intimidating, try running 26.2 miles in Antarctica.   Chad Leathers, a 2007 University alumnus with a degree in photography, will run a marathon in Antarctica to raise money for neurofibromatosis research. NF is an incurable genetic disorder involving tumors that can cause problems such [...]

For students wondering how they can escape next winter’s frigid temperatures, one study abroad program has answers. The UGA Costa Rica program will hold a mini-fair by Jittery Joe’s in the Miller Learning Center today to provide students with more information about study abroad options south of the equator. “It’s summertime right now in Costa [...]

At the University, the phrase “I’ve been waitlisted” can only mean one thing — parking. The University has spent millions of dollars on new parking decks in order to increase the amount of parking spaces on campus. There are now about 21,000 parking spaces on campus — of which 19,317 are for students — including [...]

Antonia McCain spends her days driving around in circles and making sure students get to their classes. McCain, a fourth year theater major and bus driver, says life as a bus driver provides rewarding opportunities. “I like it because it’s extremely flexible, and they’ll really work with you, so it’s ideal if you have a [...]

Things finally seem to be bouncing back at the Office of International Education.  Last year, the University saw an overall decrease in study abroad participation — the first decrease in years — by 5 percent, but study abroad directors say they are excited about this year’s spring semester and remain optimistic about the upcoming application [...]

If the bus you’re riding speeds down a hill, there’s no need to complain to your fellow passengers any longer. In a state program initiated by Gov. Sonny Perdue, bumper stickers reading “report my driving” will be on the back of all state vehicles, including University buses. A phone number passengers can call to comment [...]

Vince Dooley, Africa and volunteering have more in common than you might think. The three come together in one study abroad program called Global LEAD. Global LEAD – which stands for leadership, education, adventure and diplomacy – is a summer study abroad program that takes students to either Greece, Rio de Janeiro or Cape Town, [...]

Every summer, glamorous movie stars and shutter-happy paparazzi overrun the beautiful seaside vacation spot of Cannes, France, in celebration of its world-renowned annual film festival. This June, the Mediterranean resort will be invaded by a different kind of animal – Bulldogs. University students studying advertising, telecommunications, film and other fields can now participate in the [...]

Airplanes are a portal to foreign countries and new experiences, but airports were a place of crowds, lines and frustration over the break, say two University students. Such airport annoyances have grown since the arrest of the Detroit terrorist bomber on Dec. 25. Because of the incident, some students had trouble getting through security lines [...]

Semester conversion will free up time for electives The switch to semesters next fall will increase electives and new opportunities for students, helping to fulfill University President Michael Adams’ goal for 10 percent of University graduates to have studied abroad by 2002. The semester conversion will provide more electives and overseas programs. “Before, students that [...]