For
those on this site writing very negative remarks about GT,
saying that it is too difficult and their GPA is
too low and such, you just don't belong here.
I'm sorry to put it so bluntly, but what did
you expect? Did you think it would be easy?
That you could just go to class, study for
an hour the night before the test, and get by? GT is consistently ranked in the top 5 in
engineering programs, and the individual engineering departments are all ranked
in the top 10, many in the top 5.
Obviously, with a reputation like this, you can't expect it
to be a cake walk. It's damn hard work.
I work 40 hours a week while attending GT.
I spend at least 30 hours over a couple
of days studying for each test, I spend hours doing
homework each week, and I bust my ass. But
I can still handle the work load and I have
a 3.1 GPA to show for it. What's your
excuse? You probably don't have a job, and you
still can't cut it? That only means that you
don't belong at GT, and you should probably be at
GSU where you can breeze by without doing jack.
For anyone else reading this who is considering GT, this
school is not for everyone. It is extremely difficult,
and you are totally inundated with coursework. But the
experience, education, and most importantly the reputation and opportunities you
gain from this school are unparalled by most. Marathon
study sessions are the norm, long homework assignments can be
a week-long trepidation, and semester long projects can really weigh
you down mentally and socially. But, if you are
motivated and hard-working, and you can persevere through it all,
you will have great opportunities, not to mention a world-class
education and a degree from a worldwide respected university.
A good social life is missing here, but there are
many fraternities and sororities to choose from, and our football
team is finally getting into the spotlight, as we are
ranked 11th in the country as of this week.
Football games are a blast. Basketball, baseball, and other
ncaa sports are also very big here. We have
a beautiful campus right in the middle of one of
the best cities in the nation, while also being isolated
from the city at the same time, giving it a
good campus feel. Trust me, I'm a transfer from
Georgia State, and that school did not feel like you
were in college because the “campus” was shared by businessman
and crack heads. There are so many great things
to be said for GT, which is why I can't
understand someone posting negative comments on here because they can't
cut it in a renowned engineering program. If you
don't want to work hard don't come here. But
if you are smart, and you can work hard, then
you will be very pleased with choosing GT. Challenge
yourself; you'll be surprised what you can accomplish and how
great it feels when you do.
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