Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Top Questions

I am satisfied and happy with most aspects of Georgia Tech right now. I feel as though I have made life-long friends and each day I learn things about myself that I never knew. Life lessons included, I am also becoming more well-rounded and independent. However, as a college sophomore at one of the most challenging and prestigious engineering schools in the country, I feel as though I might have done a little bit more research as a high school senior before choosing the right college for me. Let me reiterate once more, I wouldn't change schools for anything! I feel as though Georgia Tech is going to prepare me for life in the real world ten-fold. Recently, however, I came to the realization that the field of engineering just isn't for me. Interesting epiphany for a student at a top-notch engineering school. The only advice I could give myself as a high school senior is basically the impossible: try to figure out what you want to do with your life before you start college. I'm still trying to figure that out!

First of all, save up some money. This will definitely make sure things are easier in day to day life. Next, find a job practical to your intended major. Since internships are so valuable, having proper experience will help in your efforts in getting the job you want most. Now, even though high school was basically a breeze for you, don't expect that in college. Diligence and determination is the name of the game. You can't get by here without putting the effort in. And without the effort you can't keep the scholarships either. You have to be focused. Also, be wise in choosing the AP courses you take. Each college has different guidelines in determining which will be accepted for credit. Youwant to make sure your efforts are worth it.

I would advise myself to go out of my comfort zone and to put myself out there. In Highshool, I did not like meeting new people and doing things that I wasn't too comfortable with because I was always unsure of the unknown. However, choosing to come to Georgia Tech itself was going out of my comfort zone as all my close highschool friends decided to attend University of Georgia. Putting myself out there helped me meet people that would help me become successful in my college career. Many friends I met had the drive and motivation to stay focused on their academics. Others were very involved with the campus organizations and helped me network into top organizations. I also made many new friends that I plan to stay close to for the rest of my life. Going out of my comfort zone helped me grow a lot as a person, a friend, and most importantly a student.

None. I did fine.

Be sure to make more friends and learn how to work in group. Don't spread yourself too thin and be open minded because this is the only chance you'll get to meet people so diverse in culture. You will learn a lot from so many people and activities. Dedicate yourself to one or two organizations and make sure only ONE is a social organization. Prepare yourself for little sleep and try to make use of the facilities. Don't be afraid to talk to the professors and try to find one that will give you good advice about your academic career. Look for scholarships and opportunities on campus to do things amazing and dont just take your school for granted.

Apply to a bunch of colleges so you have many to choose from. Try to go on as many campus tours as you can to get a good feel of some of your top picks. When you are at college, practice good study habits; they are crucial. Also, be involved. It is important not to spend all of your time on academics. An active social life is important to keep from getting to stressed out about school work. Do your best and have fun. It is the start of living your own life and you only get one shot, so make it count!

Think outside the box. Growing up in southwest Missouri, I never imagined I'd end up at engineering school in Atlanta. However, I thought outside the box in my college decision-making process. Unlike a lot of students with whom I went to high school, I researched schools outside of my state. I went to all the online resources available, and eventually found Georgia Tech on collegeboard.com, and it was my fit. It is important for students and parents to remember that their fit may not be the college that's twenty minutes away. Thinking outside the box also applies to life at college. It is important to think outside the box when choosing activities that will make up college life, too. This is the time of life to explore and try new things-there will never be another time in your life like the college experience. I joined my school's women's rugby team. I had never even watched a rugby match before, but just by broadening my horizons and trying something new, I found a sport I love. I've also met amazing girls with whom I am developing life-long relationships.

It is always good to know what you want to major in before choosing a school. Do a lot of background research, and visit the campus. Expect that college is NOTHING like high school.

I would say that it is a good idea to go to different campuses and look around to see which one you feel most comfotable at. Also talk to the students around the campus because they are the only ones who can give you the answers thet are closest to the truth about campus life. Find out if there are activities or clubs that you are interested in because you will need something outside of the school work. The most important thing is to make sure they offer a great academic program for what you want to major in. A good way to decide on a college is to make a list of what you would want from a college and see which college matches that list the best. The biggest thing to remember is that it is the students decision on which college to attend. Students will accel if they are happy at the college.

All colleges are different and not all colleges fit you. I would tell a parent or student to visit as many different colleges as possible. Visit a small college, visit a huge college, and visit one in the middle. Visit a college in the country and visit a college in the city. Visit party school and visit an academically focused school. In short visit as many different styles of school so you can give yourself a chance to find the perfect fit. In order to make the most of your college experience, try as many different clubs and activities as you have time for. Thats what college is there for. It is for you to learn and expand yourself. Try a new sport, learn a new language, or make so friends who are different from yourself. College will be no fun if you do the same things with same people.