Georgia Institute of Technology
Reviews

Campus Recreation Center

Georgia Tech's rec center is rated the number one college recreation center in the nation! It is also where the 1996 Olympic games were held. The CRC is such an amazing place to take a chance to relieve your stress by running, swimming, taking a yoga class or just by playing a pick up game on the courts. Georgia Tech has provided its students with first class fitness machines to help every student get into and stay in shape. Also, to stay fit Georgia Tech has "get fit" classes which are offered at low prices to accomodate students with low budgets. After a long, hard workout session you can even stop by Freshens in the lobby and grab a smoothie or take a dip in the pool after riding down the water slide. Georgia Tech really knows how to get its students back in shape in a fun, friendly environment.

Tech Girls

The student body is becoming more diverse and better each year.

Ignore the stereotypes, girls here definitely gorgeous.

The Golden Ratio

Sure there are loads of guys than girls at Tech, but just because of that, people immediately stereotype the girls here to be nerdy and unattractive. Truth is you have to come to this school to know for sure.

The girls here are very friendly and attractive. It's getting better each year. There are definitely gorgeous women in Engineering school.

Excellent Liberal Arts Program

I am proud of be a member of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech. The college offers unique majors to students - such as Science, Technology and Culture (STAC) - that combine science and commerce to equip an individual for success in today's global community.

I major in Economics and International Affairs - a degree that combines my passion for foreign affairs as well as provides the practical, quantitative skills that make me marketable in the competitive job scene.

The curriculum is tailored to offer me a holistic education, including lab sciences and computer science courses, and as a result, I graduate with a unique Bachelors of Science degree. My degree requirements also include learning a modern language (I've chosen Arabic) and students are encouraged to study abroad in one or more of the multitude of campuses that Georgia Tech is affiliated with around the world. I plan to study in the Middle East this summer, to practice my Arabic skills, apply the knowledge I have acquired in my Foreign Policy classes, and enjoy the rich culture!

Job opportunities: with students as unique and ambitious as we are, employers welcome us with open arms!

Great Experience

I have really enjoyed my time at Tech so far. I'm from out of state, so I had some adjustments to make and had to go longer than others without visiting home. However, I still would not choose to go to another school if I had the chance to. The location of our school is perfect. It is in the middle of the city, but it still has a campus feel to it as opposed to some of the other schools in the area that are in the city. There are always things to do around campus and tons of things to get involved in.

Okay Most of the Time

There are 3 dining halls on campus. North Ave is only a year old and is really good most of the time. Sometimes it just gets repetitive. It's a good idea to get alot of buzzfunds or Ramblin dollars with your mealplan so that when you're tired of the dining hall, you can get food at local restaurants in Tech Square or in the Student Center. Overall, there are a variety of things to eat on campus.

There Is Much Fun to Have Here, However the Course Work Can Hamper That

The school experience is great so far. There are many decent and no judgmental people at this school so its great for people who didn't fit the mold in high school. The course work is tedious however since Georgia tech is one of the best engineering schools in the US.There aren't many parties on campus but there parties at the neighboring schools such as Georgia State or Emory. Overall it is not a disappointing experience if you are able to balance the work effectively.

Saftey of the Georgia Tech Campus

The georgia Tech campus is in the middle of Atlanta and there is freedom of access for anyone to enter the campus. This makes the campus relatively unsafe at nights if you are not smart or careful. There are many police officers paroling the campus to keep it safe however it does not keep the crime 100% at bay. The best suggestion is to always walk with a friend at late nights and stay in well lit areas.Furthermore, there is a Georgia tech transport system designated for late night so technically no student needs to walk across campus late at night if they are worried. Most crime occurs when the victim is walking alone at very late nights. Final note the crime is usually to always petty theft and robbery.

Great Education Doesn't Come Cheap

As a Georgia resident, I qualified for the HOPE scholarship program. However, since starting college, the requirements changed and the scholarship is harder than ever to keep. The financial aid office is very kind and helpful, but the cost of attending Georgia Tech is still high. In-person appointments are much better than emailing questions - especially when it comes to study abroad or loan questions.

Georgia Tech - Rural Campus in an Urban Setting

Georgia Tech has state-of the art athletic facilities after the 1996 Olympics were held in Atlanta. Fraternity and sorority houses were also updated, the student center was renovated, and since 2000, several new buildings were added on campus like the College of Management building. The only downfall is the crowded library and transportation system, and somewhat lacking dining facilities.

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.

Greek life

I have had the best experience possible with greek life. Rushing was not too stressful and almost everyone finds a place for them if they want to. Frat parties are great with tons of free alcohol, like legit bar tenders making you professional drinks.

Study Abroad

Tech has another campus in France. Go to it. They have lots of engineering classes over there and you get to see all of Europe. I did it, and it was great. Financial aid is all the same, and out of state students pay in state tuition.

Electrical Engineering

My major is very interesting and awesome but it is also very difficult. But if I could go back, I would do it again. I plan on graduating and entering grad school with a focus in electric power. My concerns about finding a job is that, I hope i find one in my city for convenience.

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