But seriously, any nostalgia I have for it is more for the Athens of the late 80's rather than the University itself. My degree means very little to me. I am more proud of my Associate's degree in Machining/CNC Tech.
Still, had alot of fun with alot of good friends, many of whom I still see on a regular basis.
The current version of Athens just reflects the big money that Big Education brings in; it totally lacks the college-town charm it used to have when tuition was $1500 a semester, you could rent a house with a couple dudes for $300/month, and the admissions application looked like a traffic ticket.
Good to hear from you, Trailerpark.
I do enjoy the University since I frequently bring my laptop and monitor to the Main Library to work. Very pleasant environment and North Campus is gorgeous all seasons.
The interesting dynamic for me is almost 60% of undergrads these days are women. Which tells me some men like you could make a living in trades and other occupations that don’t require a bachelor’s degree. This is a healthy trend for the country because today’s higher education includes too much indoctrination.
I’ve got a couple of vanities I’m writing that talk about troubles in Georgia. I’ll make sure to send you the link.
Cheers, FRiend.