Orientation

By: University Communications Intern, Sicilia ReedMatthew Kuipers from Ellaville, Georgia, is a member of Georgia College & State University’s incoming class of 2028. Kuipers instantly connected to Georgia College when he first toured campus.  “The beautiful southern architecture and green space out front remind me of my grandparent’s home, which made me feel right at home and instantly relaxed,” he said.  His love of nature continues into his intended major, environmental science. “Growing...

Class of 2028 first year student Kenzie Hattaway didn’t have a typical trajectory to theatre. It wasn’t something she always dreamed of, but after she suffered a traumatic brain injury in the eighth grade, theatre became her lifeline and she fell in love. After a major accident, Hattaway relearned how to walk, talk and eat. Her doctors told her that competition cheer and basketball were out of the picture. “My life was sports,” Hattaway said. “I had to find something to fill the void...

By University Communications Intern, Sicilia ReedFirst year student Lindsey Kreschollek of Ty Ty, Georgia, is excited about coming to Georgia College & State University after earning valedictorian status from Tift County High School.When most children are asked what job they want to do when they become adults, the options are usually similar: doctors, firefighters or even recently influencers. However, for one young girl, reaching academic achievement throughout her high school career...

Priscilla Sepulveda is entering Georgia College & State University in the fall. But she wasn’t just selected as a nursing student. She’s was admitted as a Lettie Pate Whitehead Nursing Scholar. She’ll be a part of the Lettie Pate Whitehead Nursing Scholarship program, which provides a full scholarship including tuition, housing, meals and one study abroad program. The program targets students from Central Georgia with financial need, so Georgia College can help close the gap of healthcare...

When first-year student Emily Agi attends Georgia College & State University, she will be the third of three Agi siblings to be a Bobcat.  The Brooks, Georgia family sent both her brother, Ben, and sister, Anna, to Milledgeville. Completing this clean sweep of Agi siblings, Emily is looking for a different kind of hat-trick this fall—as a member of the GCSU Soccer team.  “When I first started looking for schools, it felt so overwhelming,” Agi said. “You don’t really know what your...

Izabella Niedzialek of Cumming, Georgia, chose Georgia College & State University because she heard it had the best nursing program in the state. She heard it from a reliable source too—her sister, who recently graduated from Georgia College and will be working at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Like her sister, Niedzialek is good at science and math. But the nursing field was also attractive because she likes helping people and working with children. She thinks she’ll work in pediatrics...

Max Mayers Where are you from? I live in Atlanta.  What’s your major? I’m majoring in business and am undecided.  Why did you choose this major? I chose business, because both my parents are in real estate. I’ve grown up around that business, and I may want to follow in their footsteps. What are your plans once you graduate? I may get my MBA in business. Or maybe I’ll live in Jupiter, Florida, and go into sales or something similar. Why do you want to live in Jupiter, Florida? It has...

Clayton Exum From:  Adel, Georgia. Why Georgia College & State University: I chose Georgia College because of the environment. Georgia College felt perfect from the moment I first visited campus. You truly feel welcomed by everyone as soon as you arrive! I also appreciate the excellent teaching programs offered here. Georgia College values learning through experience which will best prepare me for a career in teaching. Major: I’ll be majoring in Middle Grades Education with a focus...

Incoming physics major Pouriya Mosayebi of Milledgeville and his parents are originally from Iran. Since his family moved to the United States about seven years ago, he’s learned a lot about Georgia College & State University. It helps that his mother, Dr. Mehrnaz Khalaj Hedayati, and father, Dr. Mohsen Mosayebi, both are assistant professors of management here.  Over the course of 12 years, Pouriya’s attended seven different schools in five counties, two states and two countries...

Come fall semester, Paige Coleman of Mansfield will be a first-generation college student. Her background as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) fueled her passion for helping people. Ultimately, she wants to become a registered nurse. She’ll begin her journey in Georgia College & State University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Coleman will do so as a Lettie Pate Whitehead Nursing Scholar, which provides her with a full, four-year nursing scholarship. The scholarship is...