Caylin Payne

Student Success and Advising Center, Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

Close-knit nature of college helped Payne form deep friendships

Hometown

Canton

Major/Minor

Fashion Merchandising, Brand Management Emphasis, Sustainability Certificate 

Activities/Honors

• FACS College Ambassador 
• First-Year Forum Peer Leader
• Editor-in-Chief of Strike Magazine Athens 
• University of Georgia Digital Dawg
• Student Worker at the Zell B. Miller Learning Center
• Depop Student Ambassador
• Orientation Leader 2024

Why I chose my major

Starting junior year of high school, I became very interested in all things fashion and finding a creative outlet for my future. I found fashion merchandising to be the perfect mix. I love how this major combines classes of business, planning and design to give us a holistic view of the industry. 

What I like most about FACS

Being at a university as big as UGA, sometimes it can feel like you are not seen or heard, but FACS is such a close-knit college that I have developed personal relationships with each professor and within each class. FACS provided me the smaller college feeling I wanted while being at a huge university. Everyone is so supportive and welcoming!

Post-graduation plans

After the spring 2026 semester, I will be continuing my education in the Double Dawgs program through FACS to obtain a master’s in applied consumer analytics.