Welcome to Athens!
We're thrilled that you'll be able to join the GRSP Conclave, scheduled for
August 15-17, 2025.
It's an incredible time to learn more about these international students -- but it can also be a fun weekend to soak up Athens!
You know Athens for football...
...but there's so much more to love.
Art & Music in Athens
-
Stop by the Lyndon House Arts Center, a beautiful gallery space showcasing regional and national artists.
-
Take a self-guided Athens Music History Walking Tour to see where legends like R.E.M. and the B-52s got their start.
-
Hungry? Hit Weaver D’s, the inspiration for R.E.M.’s Automatic for the People, or stroll through the Athens Farmers Market on Saturday morning for local bites and live music.
Whether you're dancing, browsing, or soaking it all in — the art & music scene in Athens is as rich as its red clay.
Food & Brews
-
With six local breweries and a Brewery Passport Tour, you can sip your way through the craft beer scene like a local.
-
For casual bites, try some of the host club's favorites! The Royal Peasant, Cali N Tito’s, and Fully Loaded, with a Mama’s Boy breakfast to kick it all off.
-
Prefer a more upscale experience? Treat yourself to Five & Ten, The Pine (don’t miss brunch), ZZ & Simone’s, and artisan pastries from Independent Baking Co.
Great food; Great brews; Great company: Everything tastes better when it's local!
History Around Every Corner
Athens isn’t just a music town — it’s a history book you can walk through.
🌳 Visit The Tree That Owns Itself — yes, that’s really a thing.
🏛️ Take a photo under The Arch at UGA’s historic North Campus.
🔫 Check out the Double-Barreled Cannon, a Civil War oddity with a reputation as wild as its design.
🧱 Don’t miss the charming cobblestone street near downtown.
Want more? There’s an historic tour you can book that dives deeper into the architectural & cultural history that makes Athens unique.
Come curious. Leave inspired.
One Weekend. A World of Difference.
We're proudly welcoming international students from around the globe, and each of us has a role to play in making their experience as meaningful, positive, and connected as possible.
Imagine arriving in a country where everything feels unfamiliar — the food, the customs, even the grocery store aisles. Now imagine being met with open arms, friendly faces, and a community eager to make you feel at home.
Let’s come together to show these students why Georgia is the perfect place to begin their international adventure — not just because of where it is, but because of who we are.