Brianna Peterson

I chose to attend the University of Georgia for several reasons. I'm originally from the Midwest, so my initial research into the school was based mainly on what I could garner from websites. I really liked the fact that this large and respected university was situated in a small city environment. I also liked the fact that Athens has a rich historical and cultural base, and is located only a hour from Atlanta.

I was impressed that the faculty in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Department researched a broad spectrum of topics, including drug development and delivery, drug metabolism and kinetics, bioanalytical chemistry applications, and toxicology. These factors motivated me to visit the school and meet with some of the faculty. I was delighted to find everyone in the department to be friendly and to take an interest in the student. They didn't see the student as just a tool to do their research, which is common in other institutions, but rather they were interested in educating and mentoring the student to become the best at what their future goals were, be it industry or academia.

My visit immediately confirmed for me that UGA was the best choice to continue my education. Here I could enjoy a beautiful campus, a strong academic program, and most importantly, a beneficial environment. My first impressions of all that the PBS Department, UGA and Athens had to offer me have held true throughout my experiences as a first-year graduate student.