Assistantship
The assistantship requires that students work approximately ten hours per week under the faculty member.  Past assistantships with faculty members have included research opportunities and positions with the Coca-Cola Center (webmaster, newsletter editor).

Athens, GA cost of living
The cost of living in Athens is very reasonable.  The UGA Office of Student Financial Aid estimates living expenses for a graduate student living off-campus to be approximately $11,500 for the Fall and Spring terms.