Georgia Institute of Technology — Restaurant in Atlanta

Wow was this really the place I worked so hard my whole life to get into?

Hi, I was an undergraduate at Georgia Institute of Technology and let me explain the reality of this place.

College of Computing favors women in this discipline to attract more females to Georgia Tech (and what woman wouldn't want A DESK JOB). but I was entirely disappointed with the quality of work generated by my "future colleagues' at Georgia Tech who identified themselves with the rising number of women who go into the program.

I'm sorry Georgia Tech, diversity is a problem we created for ourselves back during the civil rights movement and women's suffrage, garnishing women with the idea of easy "math based" desk jobs in the "computing field" advertising a salary over $80,000 a year is so like you.

Now that you are used to the marketing let me explain my experience with Georgia Tech where i was physically removed from my dorm room for cooking pork. My roommate was a 7th day Adventist who claimed that he had no problem with me "cooking pork" and though he had no allergies he complained so much he had me thrown from the Georgia Tech campus.

On top of that, I was never allowed to re enroll into Georgia Tech on the grounds that I was expelled for something that happened with the dorm.

Thanks for barring my opportunity, stealing my money, asking for me to "appeal" my "mistake" (which happened for no reason) and then blaming me for "talking to much" when I voice my concern to you.

Georgia Tech is the worst institution on earth because they are overpriced and over-hyped. I took calculus 3 (yes I was enrolled and almost done) and my professor didn't even write English on the board he preferred a different dialect of Chinese written traditionally in Taiwan. Thanks for making classes so engaging and identifying with my personal needs (I'm not a Chinese student).

If you want to cater to women and Chinese people why not just make an institute in China with less women and more Chinese people (OH YEAH IT'S AN AD and it's ACCOMMODATING).

The state department in China is probably not even as oppressive as you are.

Thank you for demanding my entire student loan payment in full, ignoring all of my pleas in person, and refusing to cooperate with me to find the solution.

Consider Emory a private school who goes beyond "the state" to fund YOUR education.

I guarantee any student interested in completing an undergraduate program to try Emory University and receive more compensation from the government and more specialized and personalized care than Georgia Tech. You can also go to the career fairs at Georgia Tech and Emory with a shuttle that's provided as a courtesy and no expense to you at Emory.

Georgia Tech's form may be "simple one click" but just remember you are considered as such and yes you will owe in full.

2 YEAR EDIT: I FORGOT TO MENTION Georgia Tech asked me to pay out of pocket "in the amount of $5000" simply because THEY can admit to whether they are right or wrong (just to make the point). The worst part was even today I will never forget to them denying everything in THEIR OWN WORDS (EVEN ON PAPER EVEN THROUGH ARBITRATION) and even depositing the money back ($5000) after JUST TO PROVE A POINT.

IN LIFE PEOPLE WHO NEED "THAT KIND OF AN EDUCATION" only do it for their reputation. Says a lot coming from a college of women!...

My Dad graduated from Tech in 1922. When I graduated from Columbus Hi in 1953 I didn't have a clue as to what I wanted to study in college. My Dad said "you're going to Tech" The freshman orientation speech included the phrase " Look at the man on your left and right. Only one of you will be here at graduation. He was right . I was in the 2/3 rds who didn't make it. But I gave it a hella an effort. From the first I struggled. I was on probation one quarter, off the next. Very stressful. Two consecutive quarters on probation and you were OUT. I managed to last until the1st quarter of my junior year. Then physics did me in. I remember sitting in physics class and thinking to myself, no way am I ever going to understand this. ( electricity) . I knew it was all over for me. I was probably the most miserable person in the US. I wanted to just get up and leave but my pride wouldn't let me.

I did a brief stint at UGA in Forestry. Another bad career choice for me. Then Georgia State. At last I hit the right major. I went from the Dean's list at Tech ( the one you did not want to be on) to the one you did want to be on. Those 2 + years at Tech were a great preparation for any future studies.

I checked " loved it" above but it was a bittersweet experience. I loved being a Tech student. That "T" on my car window was a source of pride to me. Do I wish I had graduated from Tech ? Yes but it was not meant to be. I loved the Ramblin Wreck parade. My favorite entry was the wagon pulled by a Rat. The wagon had a bedpan filled with lemonade and and baby ruth candy bars. Every now and then the Rat would take sip of the lemonade and a bite of a baby ruth. Priceless. I loved the pep rally which got out of hand and resulted in the students ( mostly freshman with their art caps on) marching on the Fox theature. We crashed the entry and lined up in the aisles singing I'm a Ramblin Wreck. I later got picked up by the police as 4 of us lifted a VW beatle up on the sidewalk. They put me in the police car and followed the "rioters" for a while. Then they drove me back to the campus. Nice guys.

Georgia State was nothing like that. A very serious hardworking group with no college shenanigans. That was what I needed at that time. ( I don't mean to imply that Tech students weren't hardworking. You didn't stay at Tech if you weren't) At that time Ga State was still primarily a night school but was transitioning to offering a chance for full time students. Ga State's history includes Tech The original name was The Georgia Tech Evening School of Commerce. Later the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia. Then Georgia State College of Business Administration. Now Georgia State University.

I'm very grateful for those bittersweet years at Tech. I wouldn't change it even if I had known then what the outcome would be.

One final comment. Robert E Lee Dodd is a legend . However I will never forgive him for taking Tech out of the SEC

Dodd was the coach at Tech then and Wally Butts was the coach at Georgia. Hence the motto " In Dodd we trust to beat Georgia's Butts I loved being in the grandstands watching the likes of Pepper Rodgers, Leon Hardeman Billy Teas, the Morris...

Personal Experience: The Struggle for a Place to Rest

During my time as a Ph.D. student at Georgia Tech, I encountered a distressing situation that highlighted the university's disregard for the well-being of its doctoral students. As a dedicated and hardworking student, I often found myself spending long hours on campus, pouring my heart and soul into my research. The demanding nature of my program sometimes meant that I had to sacrifice sleep in order to meet deadlines and make progress.

In an effort to cope with the rigorous demands of my studies, I resorted to occasionally sleeping on campus, utilizing my own sleeping equipment. I believed that finding a quiet corner where I could rest and rejuvenate would not only contribute to my overall well-being but also enhance my productivity as a researcher.

However, my personal experience took a frustrating turn when the university authority demanded that I clear out my sleeping equipment from campus premises. Their argument was that personal belongings, including sleeping equipment, were not allowed to be left unattended or stored on university property. This demand left me shocked and disillusioned, as it showcased a lack of empathy and understanding for the hardships faced by Ph.D. students who sacrifice their personal time and comfort to pursue academic excellence.

The demand to remove my sleeping equipment added an unnecessary burden to an already challenging academic journey. It left me with the constant anxiety of finding alternative arrangements for rest, disrupting my ability to focus on my research and impeding my overall productivity. Instead of acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by Ph.D. students, the university's administration seemed determined to prioritize rigid rules and regulations over our well-being.

This incident highlighted a larger issue of the university's failure to recognize the unique challenges faced by Ph.D. students and provide adequate support. Rather than facilitating an environment that fosters well-being and nurtures the academic growth of its students, Georgia Tech demonstrated a disregard for the personal needs and circumstances of those who invest their time and energy into advancing knowledge and research.

It is disheartening to witness such an institution neglect the physical and emotional well-being of its students, especially considering the significant contributions that Ph.D. students make to the university's reputation and research endeavors. This example further exemplifies the overall lack of compassion and support that is prevalent throughout Georgia Tech's treatment of Ph.D. students.

In conclusion, my personal experience of having to clear out my sleeping equipment despite my dedication and hard work as a Ph.D. student is emblematic of the larger issue at Georgia Tech – the university's failure to prioritize the well-being and support of doctoral students. It is crucial for academic institutions to recognize and address the needs of their students, providing them with an environment conducive to success rather than hindering...