Experience UGA is a partnership program between the University of Georgia and the Clarke County School District (CCSD) that strives to bring every student in the district to UGA’s campus for an educational field trip every year. This takes place in the form of educational field trips occurring at every grade level to various locations across UGA’s campus. Each trip seeks to connect to the standards being taught at the grade level that is visiting.
2023-24
EVERY STUDENT. EVERY GRADE.
EVERY YEAR.
Experience UGA trips have begun for the fall 2024 semester, and we want you to be a part of the experience! During our trips, we have the opportunity to show Clarke County students what learning on a college campus is like, exploration of many different programs, and the opportunity to speak to YOU as a UGA student!
We are currently looking for volunteers for our fall trips in the following grade levels:
- First Grade (Begins Sept. 17)
- Second Grade (Begins Oct. 2)
- Seventh Grade (Begins Oct. 1)
Each trip is divided between different departments/grade levels, and volunteers will help facilitate activities or help lead a group across campus. Our trips take place between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We can accommodate you when you are available. You can sign up for one of our field trips now!
Our Leadership Team
Aiyana Egins – Program Coordinator
Aiyana Egins serves as the program coordinator for Experience UGA where she oversees the programs’ outreach efforts and facilitation of educational field trips for over 12,000+ students in the Clarke County School District on UGA’s campus. She holds a B.A from Wesleyan College in Music and is currently pursuing a master’s and certification in Music Therapy at UGA.
Josh Podvin – Program Supervisor
Joshua Podvin serves as the Assistant Director for the Office of Service-Learning, focusing on community partnerships and engagement. In this role, he supports the “Engage Georgia” platform, coordinates communication and support of community partners, special projects and days of service, and helps promote reciprocity and partnership with the local community.
Cecilia Vu – Graduate Assistant
Cecilia Vu graduated from the University of Georgia CO’ 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs with a minor in Leadership in Student Affairs. She’s returned to the University of Georgia to pursue her Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration.
Hamilton Mason – Graduate Assistant
Hamilton Mason is a first year Master of Public Administration student from Warner Robins, GA. Hamilton attended UGA for his undergrad, where he graduated in May of 2024 with a B.S in Psychology and a B.A in Criminal Justice. He is a member and captain of the University of Georgia Cheerleading team and plans to continue to be a part of the team while pursuing his masters.
Experience UGA Trips
- Fosters a sense of excitement about higher education. Clarke County students feel welcomed and encouraged to consider post-secondary options in their future.
- Meets the curricular goals of schools and teachers. Trip hosts work with teachers and administrators to make sure the learning on campus is meaningful and relevant to learning in the classroom. Clarke County teachers and students will receive information and activity ideas to prepare them for the trip. After the trip, they will receive material connecting concepts from the field trip to classroom learning.
- Provides a fun, interactive learning experience. Clarke County students explore a variety of activities that are engaging and fun, as well as interact with hundreds of college students!
- Brings together the community and the university. Clarke County students and teachers and UGA students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to engage and connect over education.
Learn More
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Contact
Experience UGA Gmail: experienceuga@gmail.com
Program Coordinator: Aiyana.Egins@uga.edu
Number: 706-542-5008