Emily Arreola

Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

Transfer student feels seen in FACS

What school did you transfer from?

Saddleback College in Orange County, California

Why did you decide to transfer to UGA?

I decided to transfer to UGA because I had always wanted to go out of state and this college seemed like a good fit for my major and personal life.

What is your major?

Fashion Merchandising with an emphasis in Brand Management.  

What activities or student organizations do you participate in?

Right now I am a blog director for Rouge Magazine and the Product Merchandiser for a student run entrepreneur class, Couture a la Cart.

What do you like about FACS?

FACS has been such a great fit for me since transferring, the faculty and staff make me feel seen and the friends I have made in this major will last a lifetime.

Is there a faculty or staff person who has been particularly helpful during your transfer journey?

Angela Romero-Shih and Dr. Clair McClure are two faculty and staff members in particular that I have grown an amazing professional relationship with in the past two years.

What has your favorite UGA and/or FACS experience been?

My favorite experience at UGA is attending games with my friends to cheer on the Dawgs!