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What is with the university and sending so many surveys for stuff I haven't done yet 😭? I'm literally a week into my first semester, which was only 3 days of classes and they're asking me how well I know every single resource I've never heard of 💀

I think GT should have a poker club (no gambling!), and really want to try to start one. Trying to find a professor to supervise the club is naturally a bit tricky here, and made even trickier by the fact that I've only spent one sem at GT so I don't know as many professors as maybe a third year would. I definitely don't think any of the ECE professors I've taken courses with would be interested, and want to see if just messaging professors that might do research in related topics (quant, finance, stats) would be interested. Anyone have any insight on this? Thank you!

I recently received a co-op offer at GTRI ATAS. Has anyone here worked in that lab before? If so, what was your experience like, and would you recommend it?

I'm also trying to decide whether it's worth accepting a co-op as a rising junior. It would likely delay my graduation by one or two semesters, so I'm wondering if the experience is worth the extra time.

I have absolutely no idea how to get this, unfortunately. I saw that a Parchment order might work, but haven't received anything. How did the rest of yall get it?

Hi everyone,

I am an incoming international exchange student from Spain and I will be studying Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech in Fall 2026.

I am currently having serious issues with U.S. visa appointment availability. I completed my DS-2019, SEVIS fee and DS-160 on time, but the earliest visa appointment I currently have is on September 4, even though classes start on August 24. I also requested an emergency appointment, but it was denied.

I know Georgia Tech/OIE has a late arrival process for international students who cannot arrive on time because of visa delays, but I am trying to understand how realistic this option is in practice.

Has anyone here, especially an exchange student or international student, been approved for late arrival because of visa problems? If so:

• How late were you allowed to arrive?
• Did your academic department or advisor have to approve it and the major problems associated?
• Was it difficult to keep your course registration/full-time enrollment?
• Did missing FASET or the first days of classes create major problems?
• Who did you contact first: OIE, your academic advisor, the department, or the exchange/mobility office?

I am still trying to get an earlier visa appointment and arrive on time, but I would like to understand what options may exist if the visa delay continues.

Thanks a lot for any advice or experience.

I applied for fall 26 BS/MS and got in. Unfortunately, failed a class this past sem and now my GPA is below 3.40. If it stays below 3.4, can i stay in the program or no cause it just says double count in the faq but i haven’t done that so far. Also if im able to raise it to 3.4 this sem i should be good right?

I saw the reveal today of all the new UA athletic apparel for GT, and my overall impression is kind of... meh. Nothing that eye catching. Looks more like old 2nd tier designs from 15 years ago. And the shade of yellow seems a bit off too.

I graduated in 2022 with my BSME, no internship or coop experience and a 2.91 GPA. I left with no friends or professional connections.

It is now 2026. Post-layoff from the only company who offered me an entry level job, my mediocre academic and professional pedigree is hurting me heavily.

Don’t be like me. To all my second generation immigrant friends, if you feel like your family is preventing you from being the most successful version of yourself in the way you envision it, use college as the escape. Don’t allow yourself to get pulled back into their orbit. In my case, as an only child, my south asian parents micromanaged me to a tee, reduced my autonomy, and treated mental health like a “western” psyop. The damage was done before I even started at tech, and as an in-state student, I could never truly recover or escape. I never successfully reduced my anxiety enough during college to gain clarity into my reason for studying or needing money. So I sabotaged my own motivation.

Maybe someone can relate to this. But this is Reddit, so I’m going to get downvoted and called a loser. Anyways THWG. Thanks for reading.

Hey everyone,

I'm in a situation right now where I'll be taking a semester medical leave in order to recover from a surgery. I checked with the Bursar's office and I do not have to/can't declare a leave of any sort because it is too short of a time I'll be gone

I am a little worried about how doing so may affect HOPE/ZELL however. Calling the Georgia Student Finance Commission they said it was all up to them being notified by GT, and the office at Tech hasn't gotten back to me.

I wanted to hear from other students who've been in my position how things managed to work with regards to ZELL/HOPE, if possible. Thank you guys very much

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I just wanna rant a little and ask a question for all the graduates or upper classmen that have taken a few more classes than me. I got through my first semester at Tech just fine made a single C but just brushed it off it's what happens in college right? Then 2nd semester came around and I made 2 C's and a D I got cooked in calculus and had to withdraw from CS and made a D in an elements to nuclear engineering class. Now I'm taking calc 2 at a college near me and I just bombed this midterm like awfully. I'm at the point where people tell me to stick it through but I just can't see myself doing good anymore. And it's hard. And I just don't know what to do.

Did anyone else struggle as much as I did? Did you see it through? And what would you recommend for me. I am very willing to going into the military I just didnt wanna go in enlisted. I really wanted to commission but my butt is getting kicked no matter where I take the classes.

I'm not to the point where I'm depressed but it's taking a toll :(.

Whoop whoop. Excited to get yellow jacket and professional baseball player on the Braves, he just got his first hit for the team.

Previously theory interlock.

Considering signing a lease here, I would like to know the reviews from people who have stayed/ visited.

How is the safety of the area.

Has the noise reduced, now that the lidl has been Constructed.

Considering they have dropped their rent to 1100 for a 4b4b it seems worth it. It also has the new northside drive stinger route that stops nearby.

hey y'all! i realized i fumbled by not making enough friends as a freshman and the friends i did make all sort of have their own friend groups and i'm there as an afterthought. i am starting to feel kinda lonely so i'd love to meet/make new friends on campus. especially if you're in the same boat, without a strong friend group or close set of friends, i'd really love to connect with you and see if we can vibe together :)

please dm!

p.s. i know it's the summer semester right now, so it might be a bit too early to post, but i'm still putting it out there.

Genuinely asking.

Hi everyone! I am an incoming engineering transfer student of Georgia Tech starting this fall. Since I'm new to Atlanta and don't have a local network. I'm finding the housing search a bit challenging.

I've tried searching on Facebook, but my account keeps getting flagged for spam. (just joined and keep posting and requesting messages haha... I even added my personal info but it doesn't work)

Could anyone point me toward the most reliable platforms or methods to find roommates for off-campus housing? I'm looking for something transit-accessible and budget-friendly. (I won't have a car)

Are there any specific servers or platforms that are more active than Facebook? any advice on how to navigate this as an international student would be greatly appreciated!!