So I've been in Augusta for about 3 months. I've realized some great places to eat, live etc
Where to live:
I found my place on craigslist, then on facebook. It's a 5 bedroom 4 1/2 bathroom house. I enjoyed living here and it is mostly made up of medical students. It's located in a quiet neighborhood and is minutes away from Wal-mart, restaurants etc. It is a bit of a drive (25 mins) to University Hospital (where you do a majority of your deliveries for OBGYN). Even my family practice office was about 25 mins away as well. It's not a bad drive though. Here is the facebook link if anyone wants to check it out. https://www.facebook.com/4618BrittanyDrEvansGA30809?fref=ts
Another option that I know a lot of students use is rotatingroom.com, airbnb.com or craiglist or looking at the clinical students facebook page where people will post landlord information sometimes.
Where to eat:
So I just discovered this great little Indian Restaurant called Lahore Express off of Washington Road. I guess it's techincally Pakistani but delicious none the less. They do have a limited menu and it's carry-out even though they have a table to sit at outside.
The Pizza Joint, there is one located in Evans and Downtown Augusta. Both have patios and are perfect places to grab a slice, drink a beet and enjoy the weather in the summer. It's new york style and slices are huge and cheap. I recommend the Chicken Diane, soooo good! I know the downtown one has trivia on Thursday nights from 7-9pm which is fun!
Mellow Mushroom is also a fun pizza place, I realize this is a chain but we don't have it up north so it was yummy to experience.
Moe's another chain similar to Chipotle but dare I say better... Again we don't have these up north.
Belair Donuts. So...donuts are my weakness and these are the best, homemade donuts around. They are only open in the mornings from 5am-1pm but defintely worth stopping by!
For a burger, Village Deli Sub and Pub, it's right next door to where you'll have your orientation. They have subs as well but the only thing I've tried is their burgers because they are delicious! ***People may recommend Farmhaus Burger, another restaurant, but honestly I was not a fan, it's expensive and just not that good.
Boll Weevil, I went here for my birthday, while the food was just ok, the desserts are to die for. Stop in just for a slice of cheesecake! Located downtown
El Patron Taqueria. This is delicious. If you want authentic mexican food, go here! Sooo good and cheap. It's off of Washington right by the Pakistani place I talked about above and the bowling alley in a strip mall.
What to do:
Every Monday, Brunswick bowling has $1 night. It's fabulous and a group of us made it a tradition. Show up around 8:45 and wait in line until 9 and shoes and each game is just $1!
Where to study:
The Medical College of Georgia has a medical library near all the hospitals. It's called the Greenblatt Library, it's super clean and nice and quiet. I spent most of my nights and weekends here. If you do live in Evans, the Columbia County library is nice but since it's a public library it's not the quietest and it's not open very late.
Where to worship:
I ended up finding a non denominational church in Evans called In Focus. It allowed me to join a small group and get to know others from the church. We also did some volunteer projects by making bags for foster children and going to the Ronald McDonald house and watching a movie with the kids.
Where to work out:
Some friends and I joined Evan Fitness Club. It was nice because it was literally like 5 minutes away from our house. It's the nicest gym I've ever been in (but that's not saying much because I honestly haven't been in a ton). They have multiple rooms where they teach classes. One room for yoga, barre, a 2 level spinning class room and another room for Zumba, ab classes etc. They also have a Cardio Theater. This room is equipped with treadmills, ellipticals and bikes with a huge screen that plays different movies every day! This is where I would start my work out everytime! The whole downstairs is free weights, machines etc. They have a couple of racquetball courts as well. Ohhh and the best part was the showers...jets on all sides. They have a suana in the locker rooms too!
