Joanna Eleftheriou

Human Development and Family Science

HDFS major credits college with providing her numerous opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Hometown

Marietta, Ga.

Major

Human Development and Family Science/Psychology

Activities and Honors

Student Success and Advising Center Intern, Career Development Intern, Student Affairs Undergraduate Fellow, Peer Educator for Alcohol and Other Drugs, R.E.D. Peer Mentor, Human Development and Family Science Association member, Zell Miller Scholarship, Cobb Schools Foundation Scholarship, Dean’s List

Why I chose my major

Coming to UGA, I knew I wanted a major that would prepare me for the real world, expand my world view, and lay the groundwork for a career in some sort of helping profession. Soon, I discovered HDFS. This major pushed me to think critically about the interaction between communities, families, and individuals and how they currently function in our society. I am so grateful to have found a major that I am so passionate about!

What I like most about FACS

I really love the community that exists within FACS. Through the course of my four years here, I have found professors, staff, and fellow students who make this big campus feel small. I feel so supported within this college and have been provided with numerous opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Post-graduation plans

I will be pursuing a master's degree at the University of Tennessee in College Student Personnel. There, I will serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Jones Center for Leadership and Service.