University of Georgia
Elsa, UGA Environmental Resource Science Student
Hello! My name is Elsa, and I am a first-year Environmental Resource Science major at the University of Georgia as well as an Honors student. My major is within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), and I'm very involved in sustainability around campus. I play the viola in UGA's Philharmonia Orchestra, I love to learn new languages (right now, I'm pretty fluent in English, German, and French, and I speak a little Italian, Portuguese, Hebrew, and Finnish), and I do aerial silks at a studio downtown. Since coming to UGA, I've become very involved in the ballroom dance scene here, and I'd love to waltz you around campus!
About me
- GenderFemale
- Current academic yearFreshman
- Age19
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusAgriculture
- Personality typeSomewhat extroverted
- College experience ratingAmazing
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
Marietta, GA
Major(s)
Environmental Resource Science
Minor(s)
Environmental Geology
Extracurriculars activities
- Greek life
- Club/Organization
- Job/Internship
- ROTC
- NCAA varsity sport
- Recreational sport
- Student government
- Community service
- Religious/Cultural group
- Art/Music/Performance
- Study abroad
- Other
Clubs, organizations & involvement
Chamber Music Society, Ballroom Dance Club, Rowing Club at UGA (Coxswain)
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
My college transition was much smoother than I expected, and since I began living in Athens, my life has been absolutely swell. I love it here; I've made many good friends, my professors have all been wonderful, the social and cultural life around me is rich and bright, and I am altogether very happy!
Tip for future students
Keep a list of people you meet and where you know them. It really helps to remember names! It's also invaluable to regularly use an agenda (not to buy one at the beginning of the year and then forget about it)! I like to color-code my assignments for different classes or based on due-dates, so I know my priorities by looking at the list.
Favorite class
My favorite class is the Intro to GIS class I am currently taking. It's a nice small size (~20 students), the professor (Dr. Anderson) is extremely helpful and receptive, and it's one of the first classes I've taken here which makes me feel like I am having fun AND learning information I can see myself directly using in my career.
Career goals
I don't know yet exactly what I want to do, but I know I want to help the earth while doing it. I want to be a part of the environmental management and protection sector/movement around the world.
Ideal way to spend a free night
A couple of times, my friends and I have hosted a Just Dance party in our dorm common room! Getting the endorphins flowing to your favorite songs is an almost magical way to destress and bond further with new college buddies.
High school or secondary school
Center for Advanced Studies at Wheeler High School
Meeting point
UGA Arch on the University of Georgia campus
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I am an Environmental Resource Science and Honors student at the University of Georgia! I play the viola, do aerial silks, and love to ballroom dance here in Athens. Ask…
I am an Environmental Resource Science and Honors student at the University of Georgia! I play the viola, do aerial silks, and love to ballroom dance here in Athens. Ask…