Caylin Payne

Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

Creativity and desire to help people drove Payne's interest in the fashion industry

Hometown

Canton

Major/Minor

Fashion Merchandising with an emphasis in Brand Management

Activities/Honors

Activities

• 2024 New Student Orientation Leader
• London Study Abroad with FACS
• FACS College Ambassador
• Digital Dawg Social Media Ambassador for the University of Georgia
• Editor-in-Chief of Strike Magazine
• Peer-Leader in First-Year-Forum SGA
• Two-time Dawg Camp Counselor
• Designer and Makeup Artist for Fashion Design Student Association
• Student Lead Worker at MLC Technology Lending Desk

Honors

• Graduating Magna Cum Laude
• Top 25 Next Generation Scholarship Semifinalist 2025
• Dean’s List Recipient
• President’s List Recipient
• Zell B. Miller Scholarship Recipient

Why I chose my major

I have always been an inherently creative person, and in high school I developed a specific interest in fashion. I did not know much about what I could do with that, but I just searched where “Fashion” was some sort of major listed. Especially at UGA, I realized I could learn so much that I didn’t even know was within the fashion industry.

What I like most about FACS

FACS offers such a close-knit community in a huge pool of what the University of Georga is. I am recognized by my professors and classmates, and we form true relationships and connections through this closeness. FACS also offers such a variety of majors that some might not think relate at all, but we all relate through the love of working for and with people – something that has become a huge value of mine since coming to college.

Post-graduation plans

I will be studying abroad in Ireland with the Office of Student Success and Achievement on a professional development trip where we will visit different businesses and cultural spots – deepening my love for new places and people. After that, I plan to take one last summer in Athens enjoying our beautiful town, saving up to hopefully travel some more and figuring out what I am meant to do!