Jake Williams, a physical therapy major, already knew of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s reputation for quality education, having lived in the college’s hometown. Some would say that attending a college in your hometown would be a safe choice, but Williams disagrees.
   “While ABAC is in my hometown and is a household name in Tifton, it was a big change from high school,” Williams said. “In college, meeting and getting to know people is your call. I can choose to be outgoing or introverted. ABAC has given me an array of choices not just academically, but personally.”
   Although Williams is only in his first year of his college education, he has learned quite a bit about himself.
   “I have learned that while at ABAC I have had the opportunity to experiment with a plethora of subjects that I may not have been interested in,” Williams said.  “It is a time to discover yourself and who you want to me in the future. ABAC allows you to be yourself.”
   Williams has a number of things he likes best at ABAC, but his top three would have to be the friendly staff, the Southern hospitality, and ‘Fried Chicken Thursdays’ at the Donaldson Dining Hall. After his education is complete at ABAC, he plans to transfer to Mercer University to attain a bachelor’s degree and doctorate in physical therapy.
   Williams favorite quote is from Mae West who said, “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”