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Local Atmosphere

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Points of Interest
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Centennial Olympic Park
  • CNN Center
  • Coca-Cola Museum
  • Fernbank Museum
  • Fox Theatre
  • High Museum of Art
  • Lake Lanier Islands & Water Park
  • Piedmont Park
  • Shakespeare’s Tavern
  • Six Flags Over Georgia
  • Stone Mountain Park
  • Zoo Atlanta

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Georgia Tech is in the heart of midtown Atlanta, which provides a very urban environment for students. Along with all of the amenities and luxuries that Atlanta’s city life provides, there are also drawbacks, as is the case with any city. For example, city life in general can sometimes be dangerous. However, Atlanta is an exciting city with a vibrant local music scene, which has helped produce the likes of John Mayer and Collective Soul; four major league sports teams; and several attractions. Atlanta is the biggest and fastest-growing city in the Southeast, and students will always have access to a wealth of options for entertainment.

In addition to benefiting from a vibrant social scene, Georgia Tech’s learning environment is enhanced by the presence of a well-integrated community of other universities and colleges. The libraries at Georgia State University, Emory University, and the University of Georgia work in tandem with Georgia Tech’s, and provide students at all schools within the University System of Georgia with a wide variety of research tools and resources.

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Local Atmosphere at Georgia Institute of Technology

archEm

'11

Civil Engineering

3.8
B+

Lots in Close Proximity

Atlanta is ab ig city, not a college town and thus, much of the nightlife is geared more towards young professionals than students, but there is still plenty to do. Phillips arena (a venue for music, hockey, etc.), the tabernacle (music), CNN center, Georgia Aquarium (largest aquarium in the world by tank size), and World of Coca-Cola are all within walking distance. Because it is a busy metropolitan area, there are also art museaums, history museaums, festivals, lots of shopping, and other attractions within driving distance.

Jan 28, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Georgia Institute of Technology

izzie365

'16

Computational and Applied Mathematics

3.8
B+

Land of the Geeks

Being at Georgia Tech requires someone to have a very specific mentality towards life. Anyone who is adverse to hard word should avoid going to the school. The social life is very active for people who are willing to go out and search for it, but many students do stay in the library. Being right around the corner from the night life of Atlanta is an amazing perk that really allows for students to blow off the steam that accumulates at Tech. Campus is generally safe, and the people on campus are very helpful and protective.

Dec 24, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at Georgia Institute of Technology

kvermeyen

'13

Industrial Engineering

4.6
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TONS to Do

You're in downtown Atlanta! There is no shortage of things to do! Especially because we already have a rich college campus atmosphere. I definitely recommend Midtown (literally walking distance from campus) for eating/going out, as well as a few classic Atlanta activities, like Braves baseball games and the Coca Cola factory.

Aug 07, 2011

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Atlantic Station
  • Lenox Square Mall
  • Phipps Plaza
Major Sports Teams
  • Atlanta Braves: baseball
  • Atlanta Falcons: football
  • Atlanta Hawks: basketball
  • Atlanta Thrashers: hockey
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Destin: FL: 7 hours
  • Nashville: TN: 4 hours
  • Savannah: GA: 4 hours
Did You Know?

Fun Facts about Atlanta:
• Atlanta was home to the 1996 Summer Olympics.
• Atlanta is host to well over 16.5 million visitors each year.
• Atlanta has been one of the most rapidly growing U.S. cities since 1990.
• There are approximately 55 streets with the name “Peachtree” in Georgia.
• Atlanta was burned down by General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War.
• Atlanta has 130 retail centers and 54 public parks, and the city is home to the 14th-largest mall in the nation, The Mall of Georgia.

Famous Atlantans:
Hank Aaron, Erykah Badu, The Black Crowes, Chilli, Stephen Dorff, Jermaine Dupri, Evander Holyfield, Bobby Jones, Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez, Ludacris, John Mayer, Monica, Brittany Murphy, Outkast, John Portman, Ted Turner, Usher, Hosea Williams

Local Slang:
ATL – Short for Atlanta; a very common abbreviation.
HOPE – The HOPE scholarship for in-state students.
The Perimeter – The interstate the surrounds Metro Atlanta.

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Cinefest Film Theatre
66 Courtland St.
Buckhead
(404) 651-3565

Midtown Art Cinema
931 Monroe Dr.
Atlanta
(678) 495-1424

Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16
261 19th St. NW
Atlanta
(404) 347-9889

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Hometown: Alpharetta, GA

Major: Science, Technology, and Culture

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