News from	Michael D. Chason Director of Public Relations ABAC 30, 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793-2601 Phone 229-391-5055 Fax 229-391-5051 mchason@abac.edu

For IMMEDIATE Release July 16, 2009

FITZGERALD VALEDICTORIAN CHOSE ABAC

FOR LOCATION, ACADEMIC CHALLENGE

TIFTON—Greg Bowen, a political science and pre-law major from Fitzgerald, began his academic career at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College a year ago, but before he attended he had a lot of factors to consider.

“A lot went into my decision to attend ABAC,” Bowen said. “I had just gotten married in July so I wanted something close to home. I also wanted a school that challenged me.”

Once on the campus, Bowen found out he had made the right decision.

“I liked the small class sizes. Here, you get to know your instructors and form bonds with them that you really can’t establish at a place like the University of Georgia (UGA),” said Bowen.

The 2008 Fitzgerald High School valedictorian chose to major in political science and pre-law from personal experiences that have made an impact in his life.

“I grew up with a diverse family and saw how people were treated due to ethnicity, background, and other factors. I didn’t like the injustice of all of that,” said Bowen.

As for the future, Bowen would like to venture out to a thriving metropolis like Atlanta.

“I see myself in a bigger city working for a private corporate firm as a prosecutor somewhere like the City of Atlanta. I could never defend someone that I know is guilty,” said Bowen.

Bowen plans to graduate from ABAC in spring 2010. He has not yet decided where to further his educational career. He is debating on whether to complete his remaining two years at ABAC, or attend UGA or Valdosta State University to attain his bachelor’s degree in political science. He then aspires to enter law school.

The deadline for applications for the fall term at ABAC is Aug. 1. Fall semester classes begin Aug. 17.

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