Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Top Questions

I would say. Listen to your parents a little more. They had a better visionof what college was like. Had I listened to them, I would have taken some more rigorous classes and learned to study better before college. Also, I would tell myself that as an only child, I was going to have some difficulty adjusting to living with other people that don't have the exact same values, and I need to be somewhat tolerant. However, I need to stand up for myself early on with them to establsih rules of respect. I'd also say that I need to learn to talk to professor without being scared they will think I'm an idiot. I found out that they all want to share their knowledge and are interested in helping you learn. They do expect you to have good questions and demonstrate that you've tried to understand it on your own though.

The ability to live independently is a valuable aspect of my college experience. Before attending Georgia Tech, I never did my own laundry, and now I need to manage my time wisely in order to complete my everyday tasks. I have to be cautious of my environment and keep myself focused to be successful. Having motivation and dedication are two other significant characteristics of valuable parts of my college experience. At the beginning of each semester, I have set goals for the next 5-6 months. Overtime, I create steps to enable myself to accomplish anything I set my mind towards achieving. I especially look forward to the future to see and experience how I will grow both as a student and as a person. I rely on my college experiences at Georgia Tech to help me improve not only myself but also those around me.

There have been three beautiful experiences I have gotten so far from my college. The first one is the amazing, extraordinary excitement I have been enjoying from my classes (due in turn to the knowledge I have been receiving). The second one is the astonishing good feeling for being participating in teams working on community projects. The third one is close related to the second one: it is a beautiful, sincere, and close friendship I have made with students sharing my own values, hopes, and enthusiasm to work for a better world (starting with our communities).

I learned more about myself as a person. Its a continual process, im always one the verge of improving myself because if you don't reach for that next level or challenge yourself, you're dying. As I continue to learn and strive for a higher education, I see doors begin to open up and an endless supply of opportunities are out there ,just waiting for me to take them. It teaches you things you've never known about life and yourself. Not just in school but in the world.

It has been a roller coaster ride thus far but it has been very memorable and I can't see myself at another school. The phrase work hard, play hard is very accurate. The academics are very demanding but the results in being able to get co-ops and internships are very rewarding. Also there is always work to do so it is routine to work extremely hard during the week and then relax on Friday and Saturday and then go back it again on Sunday. College has tested me physically and mentally and in return it has taught me some life lessons. It has allowed me to grow as a person in all aspects and I can safely say that as much work as the classes require the experiences and fun with friends become that much more precious. Late night adventures, feeding the homeless, date nights, late night CS hw sessions and the examples and the memories go on. One of the things that really made my freshmen year was joining a leadership organization and seeing Georgia Tech from that standpoint. The people and the bonds formed with those people is really what makes college a unique experience.

In my college experience I have been able to see exactly what it takes to be a successful college student. Going to the Georgia Institute of Technology I have faced many challenging adversities. Due to the fact that I am an Aerospace Engineering major and a brother of the Sigma Nu Fraternity I feel that I am experiencing the most valuable lessons and ideals that Georgia Tech wants me to get out of it. President "Bud" Peterson allows for the students to grow both academically and socially. Being a D1 school we have all the flare that is the "exciting" college yet we also hold the very rigorous course-load that is supplied with the utmost respect. So, throughout my first semester in college I have been able to adapt and to evolve into what I feel is a very leadership and determination oriented student who relies on others as well as my own abilities. I think that through this, Georgia Tech has helped to provide me the best abilities that are going to, no doubt, allow me to be very successful in the real world out of college. This, I believe, has allowed my experience to be very valuable.

I would be kidding my self if I said that the only things I gained from my college experience were grades and knowledge. College to me was not just school, and without hesitation or a second thought I can honestly say that without it, I would not comprehend the world the way I do today. The Humanity, History and Art studio classes have had the greatest impact on me. I gained new perspectives on the cultures and religions of the past and present, which have also been an ample source of inspiration for me in the Art classes. Other than obtaining a valuable education, I have also built good relationships with instructors and students alike. It is one thing to go through college alone just focusing on work, but with the help and support of friends as well as family, success is just a matter of will and what you make of it. I have heard plenty of stories about individuals with obstacles I wouldn't even know how to overcome, succeed with flying colors. On that note, the most valuable part of my college experience was the opportunity, because I learned that it is not possible for everyone.

At the culmination of my freshman year, I earned an internship position at Packaging Corporation of America, a pulp and paper production facility. Half way through my sophomore year, I earned a co-op position at Aerospace Coatings International, an aircraft repair and maintenance company. After these experiences, I wanted to explore the research field of engineering. So, I applied to the Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory at the Georgia Tech Research Institute and worked with a nanotechnology team for two semesters in 2010. Among these accomplishments, I am also a Founding Father of the Iota Mu chapter of Sigma Pi. I feel that I have become an extremely well-rounded individual and have grown in many ways in my time at Georgia Tech. Although college is obviously academic-based, I genuinely feel that it doubles as a means to learn so much more outside the classroom. From receiving valuable experience in the workplace to gaining life skills in my fraternity, the college experience has proven to be priceless. Even living as an independent has given me the confidence to lead a fulfilling and successful life.

I have learned that I will feel most rewarded at the end of this venture in my life if I try my hardest and stay dedicated to maintaining a good gpa. My degree will mean more to me this way, having really worked for it.

Community college was not what I had in mind when I was working hard on my academics in high school. Although from this experience, I have been able to make a smoother transition from high school to college level academics. I have been able to discover my passion for journalism, writing, and my abilities as a leader. This experience has been incredible because it has exposed me to real life and has allowed me to grow as an individual. College life has molded me into a person of exceptional qualtites and I have been able to broaden my perspective. As I am accepting admissions to California State University San Marcos for the spring 2011 semester, I look forward to learning more about myself and how to further enhance my writing abilities. The college experience lays out the foundation for the rest of one's academic career and it is important to take advantage of the opportunity to attend.