This post is kind of LOL, but my husband and I are in a debate. I’m pregnant and skipped right through the arch today, as I’m a UGA grad, and my husband says I’ve cursed our daughter to never graduate from UGA (and probably be illiterate). What are our thoughts on this loophole of the superstition? Is she cursed to work at toppers?
For the people who had transfer orientation today how was it?
Did anyone transfer to UGA from another school having taken the equivalent of Spanish 1001, 1002 and/or 2001, 2002? Took Spanish in high school and will take the placement test. At GSU they will put you in 1001 if you score low. UGA doesn't allow Spanish 1001 if you took it in high school. Just wondering if 1001 through 2002 were done at GSU if it would be okay.
what's the transfer orientation like? does it take long? i'm taking my brother with me, and he was hoping to finish up some work at the library during the time i attend the orientation. Would that be allowed?
Wtf is going on in UGA yikyak? who is this chud spamming this nonsense
You can find the game here: https://uga-ling2150.github.io/robot-meet-humans/
Why am I doing this? Well, I'm offering a brand new course next year, LING 2150 Demystifying Conversational AI: Language, Mind and Society, which is especially aimed at freshmen and sophomores. Most folks are probably not aware of the course and the issues that surround it, so I wanted to explain what the course is all about, but convey that in a fun way!
The course offers humanistic and social-scientific perspectives on our interactions with conversational AI. If you've ever wondered why ChatGPT doesn't sound human (despite speaking perfect English), or had an frustrating experience with customer service chatbots, we'll explore these topics and much, much more. We'll look at hidden rules that underlie natural convos between humans, how they vary across cultures and contexts, and why it's hard for bots to follow these rules. The game will briefly introduce a couple of these rules. In the course itself, we'll look at those rules in depth, analyse our interactions with chatbots (including virtual NPCs in VR games 🥽🎮!), and even get our hands dirty creating a simple chatbot ourselves!
If you're a freshman intending to major in any field or anyone looking for electives, and are interested in looking at conversational AI from a human perspective, this course is for you! It requires no previous experience in linguistics, computer science or any other field. The skills and knowledge you acquire can be especially useful for a career in user experience (UX), but even if you're not, learning about this pervasive tech from a fresh angle can help you stand out in your career and life.
You can find more general information about the course here:
So if this description sounds like it fits you, please check out the game and let me know what you think! 😉
-Ryan
Im wrestling with the idea of eventually going back for my masters. I have my bachelor's of science in Forensic Science from Albany State but when applying for laboratory positions I found that I dont have enough chemistry credit hours. I currently work in QC for a pesticides company but dont see myself doing this permanently. I really like toxicology and through some research UGA has a decent Masters of Toxicology program. How rigorous is this program and do you think this would be worth pursuing?
Hello, Dawgs! I hope you are all making the most of this wonderful May, whether that be chilling at home, going out with your pals, or hunkering down for Maymester or an internship.
I wanna say thanks to the several people who said hi and knew who I was out and about this semester. That was very sweet of you and I love seeing people informed.
I also want to open the floor to any transfers, new freshmen, or new apartment-renters to ask questions on the bus system! If you have a question on how to get to class, or even how to get to campus via transit from your off campus apartment, don't be afraid to ask!
I hope everyone has a great summer! I will be in a regression analysis class on campus over the summer, so if you see me, don't be afraid to say hello! I love you all, and have a wonderful PERFECT summer!
im an incoming freshman at uga class of 2030, and my time to pick my housing is may 26th like at 11am. do i have a chance at BDM?
My parents met and were married in Athens in 1976. They’re quickly approaching their 50th anniversary, and I would love to throw them a lovely anniversary party. But where? Most of the places that are meaningful to them don’t exist anymore. They met while working together at the Banner Herald when it was a traditional newspaper, the church they were married at is gone. My mom grew up on Woodrow street. They both went to UGA, my mom will literally bark at Tennessee fans. Does anyone have any suggestions for a venue to hold a 50th anniversary party for these wonderful Athens lovers? Anything that used to exist 50 years ago and is still standing would be ideal, but I’m open to any suggestions.
how do yall study for classes, lol? i’m a civil intended right now and i was wondering if yall had good tips/resources. i switched from finance a while ago and i was just wondering what yall do? especially for the big FE exam; how are yall studying for that?
Do y’all wear these around campus or to games?
Very odd question ik, but I'm applying to UGA in the fall and I was wondering if I would be an odd one out here if I had a more alternative style. Lwk does not matter at all all things considered but I was just curious if it would ostracize me or does it like not matter at all?
I’m 19 and I am a male, I’m transferring into fall 2026, I’m just looking to make friends and basically meet people I do have my orientation coming up next week
Hi! I’m selecting my housing next week, and I’m a lowkey confused about how coed dorms work at UGA. I know dorms like BDM, Brumby, and Russell are coed, but does that mean each floor has both guy and girl rooms mixed, or are certain floors only girls and certain floors only guys?
If the floors are gender-separated, does anyone know which floors are girls' floors vs. guys' floors for BDM, Brumby, and Russell?
Thank you!!
For context, I’m looking to apply to a few schools, primarily in the field of stats in fall ‘27. I’m also currently finishing up my first masters in analytics at ga tech and I’m wanting to continue grad studies and maybe going into a PhD thereafter (idk yet but I do want to continue my academic career).
Anyone here in a grad program or the one mentioned? How was your experience and how’s the experience of being on campus?
Any info would be wonderful and welcomed!
I'm an upcoming sophomore trying to have a productive summer. I got a unpaid remote internship and I'm trying to take some 3 summer classes on the side along with a part-time in person job. Would this workload be too much for one summer, or should I slow down? If I did calm down I was thinking 2 summer classes (including Physics and a prereq) with the internship and the part-time job. I was also thinking about getting certified in CyberSecurity with Google but I didn't realize I have to pay for the Coursera course.
As for the PHYS1211E, on Athena PHYS1211E lab section seems to have dissapeared. I'm still waitlisted for it but I can't see the class in the official listing. I was also able to register for Physics II, but I'm not sure if my Physics II will count too well. Does PHYS1211E have a built in Lab and should I reach out to my advisor?
I'm open to hearing any and all ideas. Let me know if any of these are feasible.
as in to pick for housing and actually be able to select a form
i got my time slot to pick a dorm and i thought i paid relatively early (2 hours after it opened) but i got 3 pm may 26th. what are the chances of me getting bdm, brumby or russell??
current EE and i'm going into my 4th year. if you end up having to retake a class you're basically screwed. most of my classes are only offered in the spring so its like almost impossible to graduate at the rate that i want.
why is it that they can't hire more professors or at least offer more summer class options because this is insane??? i'll have to stack up on all my classes my last year if i even get there bc i won't have any other options if i end up failing.
not to mention the amount of people who cannot graduate bc a class isn't offered in the fall or spring. i lowkey wish i was in civil or mechanical bc they at least have more professors.
driftmier is so fucking tiny as well like damn can we at least have more classrooms why do i have to go across campus to get to my ENGINEERING class.