UGA Undergraduate Admissions / Diversity / Hariqbal Basi

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Hariqbal Basi

Hometown: Dunwoody, GA
Class year: Junior
Major: Political Science (SPIA), Public Relations (Grady), Psychology (Franklin) 
Minor: Religion

List at least five words that describe the UGA community.
Enthusiastic, competitive, stimulating, sociable, classic

If I had to offer one piece of advice for incoming students about living and learning in the UGA community, it would be:
Enjoy every minute of your time here. You are among a handful of privileged individuals studying at this institution. Take advantage of all of the opportunities available to you and make the most of your experience. You’re only in college once; do it right.

How is diversity best expressed at UGA?
Although not always appreciated as a racially varied student body, the UGA community has done well in celebrating its diversity through a variety of programs and efforts of dedicated student organizations. Constant celebrations of heritage enhance the learning environment and cultural understanding at UGA. The International Street Festival hosted by International Student Life, Patchwork of Cultures, the Miss International Pageant, the Taste of Diversity show, India Nite, African Night, Carribbean Night, and countless other events attract thousands and allow students to experience and enjoy unique cultures.

As a part of the Indian Cultural Exchange, I have seen the organization strengthen and India Nite become more successful each year, drawing a larger and an increasingly diverse audience. In fact, I.C.E. was last year’s recipient of the national South Asian Student Association’s prestigious “Indian Student Association of the Year” award. This national recognition demonstrates our students’ dedication to diversity awareness.

Apart from ethnic and cultural diversity, UGA offers a wide range of academic programs, fostering individual interests in specific fields of study. The fact that we have students enrolled in such a broad array of academic studies demonstrates another type of diversity inherent in UGA.