Georgia Institute of Technology
Reviews

The Ratio

The odds are good but the goods are odd. Enough said!

Food

There are many different options for food around Georgia Tech. There is a Mexican, Japanese, Thai, American, Pizza, and dessert places all around campus.

Fast and Reliable

The internet is so fast; I miss it when I go home. There are a ton of computers around campus, and plenty of places to print with a reasonable cost.

Midtown Apartment

These apartments are really close to the campus. You can take Tech Trolley to campus if you don't have a ride or to lazy to drive. It's also near a grocery store which has a not-bad price for its food and stuffs. The only thing about this apartment is that it's in the city so the price is not as low as it should be for students. Its about $500 something with $80 parking fee per month. But it's still cheaper than living in the dorm for sure.

Awesome Place to Party

The Greek Life on campus is the most active socially and is the best place to make friends and meet ladies,also the greek parties are all over the campus and around Atlanta and it attracts a lot of women from other universities in Georgia.

Also apart from it joining a frat or a sorority increases your Gpa by atleast 10-15% definitely cause they help you out

Honor Code Strictness

If students violate the honor code (cheating, plagiarism, etc) they will be called to the office of student integrity and the offence will be placed on their record for future prospective employers to see. Additional offenses could result in expulsion.

Expensive

This is expected since campus is located in Midtown of Atlanta. Parking is expensive, and visitor parking is even more expensive. One semester I rarely drove to school, so I would just pay hourly when I have to drive..it is a pain finding a parking spot.

Computer Access

Computer access is really easy, we have the second fastest connection speed next to the government. That's the one thing I miss when I'm not on campus, is the high speed internet connection. In a lot of the buildings there are computers you can access, as well. It's everywhere.

Safety & Health at Tech

There is not that much crime at Tech. You have to use common sense though, and it is not wise to go walking around at night by yourself since Tech is basically downtown. The plus side to being so close to the city is that there are also police roaming the campus and there are emergency phones stationed everywhere.

Overall, I feel very safe on campus and I have never been worried about my safety.

Unique, Unique, Unique

At GT you'll have a unique experience no matter what. The level of education is top-tier, and they make sure to remind you with grueling courses that keep you pretty busy depending on your major. The social life is pretty funny, but something you'll get used to. There's basically three categories: you can chill out in the dorms, have a few drinks with some close friends (if your RA is chill, that's a big IF sometimes). Then you can go to parties in fraternities (don't get too bummed when people are lame about you drinking, and then hand your female friend a free cup of hunch punch) or off campus in Home Park (where all wildness is available, and the parties don't stop till 4:20 in the mornin'). Finally, you're living in Atlanta! Wake up and get away from the same ol' same ol'! Go check out some local music at The 5 Spot or The Earl, or just go urban exploring with some friends to the different parts of the city. It's a big city with lots to see, so don't get stuck in the mentality that you've seen it all, when you're still sitting on your dorm room couch watching NetFlix.

Some cool things about Georgia Tech academically is the openness about research and study abroad. I did both, and they are really encouraging students to do so, and they really offer opportunities to research in really interesting areas and study ALL across the world. You can check out all the options from the OIE website within the gatech.edu site to see just where you can go. Studying abroad is great for out-of-state students as you get to pay in state tuition which is about 1/4 of the price, so go for it, and have a time you'll never forget.

I guess I do have to mention the people at Tech can be entertainment in themselves. You'll see and overhear some hilarious things whether it's about WOW strategies or nuclear physics, and if you remember how you'll never get to hear that again, soak it all in and remember there's real girls on the outside (haha, just kidding).

Good Options, Overpriced, Cafeterias Weak

For dining halls, you'll have about a buffet of mediocre food everyday, more or less. If you go to Woodruff, then it will be a bit more of a selection than East Campus' Brittain, but same quality overall, which gets old after a year or so. They just put a Taco Bell and Subway in the student center, to add to the Chick-Fil-A and Pizza Hut already there, and they are probably the best places to go to eat on campus because of their central location. The prices are a little jacked up which is a bit of a disappointment, but I guess you can't ask for much more. If you really want the good food, you may want to venture to Tech Square and check out Moe's, Ray's, or Tin Drum, probably the best restaurants on campus, along with the newly added Waffle House (the cleanest one ever).

Healthy Greek Life

The common greek stereotypes are not applicable to the tech scene.They do have a lot of fun and are involved in a lot of activities but their G.P.As are some of the highest amongst any single organization at tech

Parking

Parking permits are pretty expensive unless you use your car consistently. The need for a car really isn't that high. You can walk anywhere if you have the time but usually buses are relatively available. Parking usually involves walking unnecessarily as you don't want to park at the metered places and add onto the cost of parking. Tickets generally run around $50 for unvalidated parking

Student Center

Well equipped gym, huge swimming pool, open all the time. Big fan of the martial arts classes and the dance sessions too.

Work Hard, Play Hard

Tech students have a "work hard, play hard" attitude. There's lots of fun stuff to do around campus and the rest of Atlanta. while school is tough its not nasty competitive; We are more like comrades than rivals. You don't have to go Greek to have a good time because a lot student organizations (like band) create the same tight nit community, and some have just as many parties.

Very Diverse

Georgia Tech has a very diverse student body! I'm white and I feel like the minority most of the time. There are many foreigners here, but everyone seems open to every type of person.

Computers!

The computers are very up to date on software and hardware.

Atmosphere

I would get to the point of my school.

As people know, Georgia Tech is in the middle of Atlanta downtown.

I love the environment how it is a closed campus where someone can tell it is located in downtown by looking around the tall buildings. However, I do not feel insecure when I am in school, because Georgia Tech campus is beautiful, safe and it tries to isolated with the other parts of the typical downtown atmosphere.

An Institute With Athletic Prowess

Georgia Tech is the only "institute" with division 1-A sports. Best of all, they're good at it. Football is always a big deal, and Tech is a contender in the ACC, and they have gone to a bowl game 14 years running. Tech baseball has had several players go into the majors (Nomah, Jason Varitek, Mark Texiera), and Tech basketball competes will in the premier league of the ACC. Tech is a great athletic college, let alone a science and engineering school.

Nightlife Is a Blast

The nightlife at Georgia Tech is a blast. With the school being in the big city, there are many bars to choose from (many of which are 18 and up so underage kids can go watch the game, etc). Cab rides are the easiest and safest way to get around the city at night.

Small Amount of Blacks

There are not many blacks but there are not many students so it is understandable.

Pretty Darn Good for a Geek School

We have so many frats, since there are so many guys, there is ALWAYS something going on. Meeting people is one of the easiest things to do at Tech; pretty much whatever kind of nightlife you're looking for, it's there.

A Melting Pot

We have students attending from all over the world, contributing to the great diversity at Tech. Better yet, all of the students cooperate and get along with each other. Students of all races are great friends and the diversity contributes to the friendly atmosphere on campus.

Stingers!

Transportation around campus is free, since we live in the middle of Atlanta and there is danger walking around campus at night. The Stinger bus provides transport during the day, and Stingerettes are there at night. We also have the Tech Trolley, which travels to the train stations and local grocery store just outside of campus. It's a very nice system.

Drinking Is More Common

There is not too much involvement with drugs...I know a few people that are involved with marijuana, but usually nothing more. However, drinking is pretty big, especially on the frat scene.