So, what do students see in GCSU?

    There is something about the Southern charm of Milledgeville that attracts around 3,000 applicants each year.  Is it the columned buildings or the small-town environment? What makes GCSU the college of choice for so many high school seniors and transfer students?
    GCSU is known for its homey atmosphere and its diverse student body involvement.
    Erin Beall, a junior transfer student from West Georgia University, has many reasons why she chose to come to GCSU.
    "(The campus) is pretty, it has a good reputation and the (school) was a good size," Beall said. 
    “GCSU is unique because of its size and all of the extracurricular activities. We are encouraged to get involved with all of the activities. There is a lot to offer here,” Beall explains. 
    Beall applied to five universities and ultimately decided to spend her junior year working on a double major in history and Spanish. Beall’s favorite part about GCSU, so far, is how easy it is to meet people and also to see familiar faces.
    Choosing a college is a big decision. When a student decides to pursue an education at a university, they are placing their future in a lot more than just a major. The campus environment, availability of sports and housing, combined with the offered majors are just some of the factors that contribute to a decision about college.  With the more than 36 majors offered and five sports for each men and women (not including intramurals), GCSU has a lot to attract prospective students.
    Housing also seems to be a plus for the students at GCSU.
    “I really liked the size of the dorms, since they were bigger than the ones at other colleges” explains Savannah Herring, a freshman psychology major living in Parkhurst Hall. Herring continues, “At first I liked GCSU because of the campus, then, it was the fact that it was so pretty, it wasn’t too big, and wasn’t too small, and there were good class sizes.”
    Herring’s two visits to the campus contributed to her choice of GCSU over the three other colleges to which she applied.
    “My favorite part of GCSU so far living in the dorms and getting to meet people,” Herring said.
    Intramurals are a huge part of student involvement at GCSU as well.  From flag football to basketball, recreational sports are a great way to make friends, stay in shape, and be involved. Cris Segovia, a freshman psychology major, is most interested in playing soccer on an intramural team.
    “I am excited for the soccer season to start for intramurals. I think it will be a great way to work on my game and to meet other soccer players,” Segovia said.  
        With 84 percent of students returning for a second year at GCSU, there must be something about the college that makes it stand out from the rest. With the beautiful architecture and well-taken care of landscape, there really is something special about GCSU. Students feel at home here, and that’s important when making the big change from high school to college.

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