Thousands of University of Georgia students will flock to campus for the start of the fall semester on Monday. Many of them moved into dorms this week. Incoming freshman Absra Demissie described her experience.
“Well, it’s a bit overwhelming at times, navigating the new campus, but at the same time it’s quite fascinating, I, especially as an incoming freshman, am basically getting a little summary or intro of what the next four years are going to look like for me,” Demissie said.
Porter Grinalds and Jack Barrett worked as a team hauling their belongings.
“You know, it’s a little bit crazy trying to unload all this stuff, but we get it done,” according to Grinalds. “My brothers came to help.”
Barrett had similar thoughts.
“It’s been amazing,” Barrett said. “It’s a good workout carrying everything and we had some trouble getting our beds situated, but eventually with enough manpower we got it to work.”
Seasoned sophomore mover Emerson Harwitz had some advice for the newbies.
“Talk to people, make connections, everyone’s in the same boat even if they’re acting like they’re not,” according to Harwitz. “Just really try to enjoy it.”
All the students we spoke with were excited about their UGA journey, especially Absra Demissie.
“I ultimately am happy to be close to home, and exploring this large, large campus with others as well," she said.
