Daniel Brown ’11, has come a long way since earning his GED.  A first-generation, nontraditional college student, he earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Georgia College & State University (GCSU). He’s always been fascinated by buildings and architecture, owing to his studies and work in construction and plant operations at GCSU. Daniel’s the chief building official of building and fire safety for Macon-Bibb County through his company, SAFEbuilt. At Safebuilt—a 30-year-old...

Story and Photos developed by University Communications In New York City, the wildlife is sparse and specific: pigeons, raccoons, squirrels, etc.   Can you imagine how surprised Elijah Lopez was when he traded his home in the Big Apple for a working farm in Milledgeville, Georgia? “It’s so small, there’s not a lot of cars honking, there’s no pigeons flying around everywhere. It was a complete culture shock,” Lopez, a senior history major, said. “I’m always ready for change, but it...

Deanna Sorrells didn’t realize she liked history until she walked into Dr. Stephen Auerbach’s World Civilization classroom as a first-year student at Georgia College. The Savannah-born and -raised history major now can’t get enough of it.  “Dr. Auerbach's the reason I wanted to major in history. The way he taught it was more like he was telling a story,” she said. “It was more narrative than just providing dates and names. And I have not looked back.” Sorrells has taken four courses...

Jhalen Reymoreno Billingslea From: Decatur, Georgia Major: Geography Minor: Urban Studies. I chose geography because I always had an interest in maps. I chose urban studies because my degree will earn me opportunities in planning and development. Urban studies enhances my attractiveness to employers. Why Georgia College: I originally chose to attend Georgia College because my best friend from high school decided to go here. I stayed because of the academic quality. Activities: Geography...