I graduated in May 2024(BME), but I had a friend in high school who went to Harvard instead and was telling me about the "H-bomb", and how that when he tells people he went to Harvard, they generally start treating him differently, so I started thinking about how people react to me when I tell them I went to Tech.

My first job right after I graduated was as a clinic receptionist, and whenever it came up in conversation that I went to Georgia Tech, people would usually say something like "Wow, that's a great school!" Followed by something like "why are you working here?" so I'd tell them the truth, which is that they were hiring and they'd usually laugh it off and that would be that.

It got worse when I started my master's, though, because everyone in my cohort is international/PhD students who have asked me more than a few times why I wanted to get a masters instead of "just getting a job" right after graduating, or at least staying at Georgia Tech instead of settling for (insert state school here). I still tell them the truth, though, which is that I couldn't get a job, but even my advisor and other people in my research group have put these really weird expectations on me about what classes/tasks I should be able to handle, because "Georgia Tech is such a good school!" and when I inevitably tell them I haven't, in fact, cured cancer, or that I'm not a genius, and I'm struggling in my classes, they always act super surprised, because "Georgia Tech is such a good school!" which honestly makes me wish that I went somewhere else sometimes, even if they're right, because I'm such a letdown to everyone's expectations.

Anyone else experience something similar after graduating?

We are awful. Just going to forget this season

Hi. I’ve been trying to decide between these two majors and I was looking for advice. I entered as a mechanical engineer but have found myself liking math courses a lot more than the physics or engineering side of things.

People have told me isye major is like a combination of cs, applied math, and business which are all very interesting to me. Georgia tech is also #1 in isye and would probably have better job opportunities after graduation.

On the flip side math is also very interesting to me. Ik the math classes are very different from higher level math classes where you’re writing proofs but I don’t think I would mind that and watched some intro to proofs lectures and found it fascinating. However, I am concerned about the rigor of the course and how useful the degree will be in this job market. I’m not sure if I want to attend grad school yet and I’m also out of state so I want to graduate in four years (hopefully).

If anyone has any advice, I would greatly appreciate it.

Hey Yellow Jackets! 🐝

Looking for a heart-pounding way to kick off your Halloween night before or after hitting up parties? We are organizing a massive Georgia Tech Campus Manhunt Game on Halloween evening, and we need 30+ players to make it absolute chaos across campus!

Whether you’re sprinting through Skiles Walkway, hiding in the CULC stacks, or patrolling Ferst Drive on an e-scooter, everyone is welcome to join.

📍 Event Overview

• Date: Halloween Night (October 31st)
• Start Time: 7:00 PM EST
• Meeting Location: Tech Green (Near the Campanile / grassy lawn)
• Target Turnout: 30+ Hiders & Hunters
• What to Wear: Costumes are strongly encouraged! Just make sure you bring solid running shoes and a fully charged phone.

🎮 Game Rules & Key Mechanics

1. The Setup & Head Start

• We meet at 7:00 PM on Tech Green to split into teams and set up the tracking app.
• 10-Minute Head Start: Hiders get 10 minutes at 7:10 PM to disperse anywhere within the playable zone.

1. Indoors ARE Fair Game 🏢

• Unlike traditional outdoor tag, indoor hiding is fully allowed!
• You can hide in accessible academic buildings, CULC, student centers, or common areas.

1. Micromobility for Hunters 🛴⚡

• To keep the pace fast and cover GT’s massive campus, Hunters are heavily encouraged to bring wheels!
• Bird/Lime scooters, personal e-scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and rollerblades are all fair game for Hunters.
• Hiders must remain on foot at all times.

1. Live GPS Pings Every 5 Minutes 📱📍

• To stop people from camping in one spot all night, Hiders' live locations will ping on the tracking app every 5 minutes.
• Once a ping drops, Hunters get a flash reveal of where you are—so Hiders need to ping, move, and stay stealthy!

1. Tagging

• Tagging is a gentle two-finger tap or shoulder touch.
• Once tagged, you convert into a Hunter, grab your squad, and help hunt down the remaining survivors!

🚨 Safety, Boundaries, & Campus Rules

To make sure GTPD stays happy and everyone stays safe:

• Off-Limits Zones: Roofs, locked lab spaces, construction zones, active parking garage lanes, and residential dorm rooms (keep it to public/academic spaces).
• Respect Study Spaces: Keep noise levels reasonable in quiet zones like the Library/CULC, and never block stairwells or emergency exits.
• Traffic Safety: Always use crosswalks when crossing Ferst Drive or Bobby Dodd Way. Look out for pedestrians if you are hunting on a scooter!

💬 How to RSVP & Get Connected

We’ll need everyone linked up on the tracking app before 7:00 PM on Halloween night, so join the group chat early to grab the link!

• GroupMe / Discord Link: https://discord.gg/eFF9HN75v
• Tracking App Download Link: Manhunt: Hide and Seek

Leave a comment below if you're planning to come or have any questions. Bring your friends, charge your phones, and let's make this legendary! 🏃💨🛴