Georgia Institute of Technology

[sat]

I am going to Georgia Tech this Fall for pursuing PhD in Biology...... Sadly I see very less activity in the Gatech community... and I cant really find people who are joining Gatech.... If any of you guys are joining or atleast any current students reply to this.. twill be wonderful..

[spark1989]

I plan to join GT (most probably), PhD computer science this fall.

Yea, I know that there is a limited activity on this forum about GT.

[sat]

YESSSSS!!!! Finally found someone.... yeah very very few people joining GT kinda interact here....

[sm2501]

hey I also plan to join GT for a PhD in Biomedical Engineering.

[finknottle]

Hello. I'm headed to Tech too. This thread is surprisingly inactive.

[Russel Aziz]

I will be joining Gatech this fall for PhD in Civil Engineering (Transportation).

[rmi]

I will join Gatech for a PhD in electrical engineering.

[kaeser]

I will be joining GA Tech for PhD in Computer Science this fall.

[pourtant]

I'll be in the Digital Media MS program this fall (which I never saw mentioned this year in these forums...I felt lonely). I just visited campus last weekend, talked to some people in the program and decided it was the place for me. Now I'm trying to find an apartment in Atlanta and figuring out how to move down there from New York.

[finknottle]

Yes, I need to figure out housing too. From what I saw on their housing site, on campus housing is more expensive than rentals outside. And they mandate a one year contract for on campus housing, which you can't break unless you are graduating. So it's a no go.

Edited May 2, 2012 by finknottle

[pourtant]

The housing is right off campus, but in what people told me was a less desirable neighborhood (Home Park). I guess it's mostly undergrads and the crime rate is a little higher than some of the other areas near campus. (To be fair, the buildings looked nice from the outside.) Apparently many grad students live in Midtown, which is just east of campus. It's a nice neighborhood, a little pricey, and it's easy to get to campus without using a car.

I met a girl on campus who suggested that the west side is a good place to look if you like new-ish apartment complexes with all the amenities. It's basically the area to the immediate west of campus. There are lots of good restaurants out there, but it doesn't seem very walkable. She said there are lots of young professionals out there.

I'm actually planning to live a little further out, perhaps in Virginia Highlands or Candler Park. It's not as close to campus, but I liked the character of the neighborhoods better.

[finknottle]

I heard similar things too. Homepark would be cheaper, but somewhat unsafe relatively speaking. To the east of the campus is Midtown, which has a few good apartments and to the west is Atlantic station, which also has a sizable student population. Without a car, I guess you would somewhat constrained to these areas in the vicinity of campus.

[sat]

Finally nice to see some activity happening here. At first I thought practically no one had chosen to go to Georgia Tech...

Anyway yeah im figuring out about housing too... Moving all the way from west coast and im planning to finalize housing before I fly out for summer break. Did read and heard lot abt the infamous Homepark... there a lotta apartments like 100midtown, AMLI, westmar, etc etc... But still havent finalized yet..

[jacket24]

Hello everyone, I went to GaTech for undergrad and it looks like I'll be staying on for grad school as well. It sounds like you've all got a pretty decent grasp on what to expect with the areas around campus. Having a car definitely makes life easier in Atlanta since Marta isn't exactly the most efficient public transit system. Although they charge a pretty penny for parking passes (~$650/yr), you will save a substantial amount of money living a little farther from campus (with the exception of Home Park and the associated security issues). I would suggest that you look into M Street apartments (very close to campus), and other apartments along Howell Mill (just northwest of Tech) as well. Best of luck to you all and hopefully Geogia Tech lives up to your expectations.

[CloakandSwagger]

Hey, guys. I'm currently at Georgia Tech and just finished my first semester of my MS in Mechanical Engineering. So far, I like GT a lot. Atlanta is ok. I live in Midtown and just walk to the MARTA station and ride the Tech Trolley to campus and back which makes commuting easier. I'd be glad to answer any other questions if you guys have any. Welcome to Tech

[finknottle]

Glad you guys posted. I've been collecting names of apartments close to Tech, and this is what I've come up with so far:

• Windsor over Peachtree
  
• Alexander on Ponce
  
• AMLI
  
• 100 Midtown
  
• Park District
  
• Tivoli Tenside
  
• 1016 Lofts
  

​There were a few more too, but can't remember them right now. On apartment review websites, the opinion seems to be divided for most of these places and there's no clear winner. I think Tenside, Park District, Alexander on Ponce and Windsor over Peachstreet are rated better than the rest. I guess they are a shade more expensive too. Any thoughts?

Edited May 8, 2012 by finknottle

[CloakandSwagger]

I've only seen Alexander on Ponce and 100 Midtown. I drive by Alexander on Ponce when I go to the Publix by there and it's a good area from what I saw. 100 Midtown is also in a good area. It's right beside the chinese restaurant I order from a lot, haha.

[Jojhod]

Hey guys,

I'll do a PhD in aerospace engineering at GA tech next year. I am also struggling to find a place to live. Until now, I was particularly interested in Alexander on Ponce, but I am still not sure. 1/2 people says it's great, the other half says it sucks...mmmh...(and the GA tech housing is extremely expensive!)

[yvette-chen]

Hi everyone! I will attend GT for phd in Mechanical Engineering this fall. I am also looking for off campus housing. If anyone is interested in looking for a roommate please let me know! You may send me an email to jane.chen.1016@gmail.com . I am a female student and I prefer living with girls!

[sokaygo]

Hey guys,

I'll join Tech next fall for PhD in Civil Engineering.

I have a couple of questions if anybody can help.

How expensive is on-campus housing (GLC) compared to off-campus close neighborhood ? I know GLC is $3,889 per semester but I have no idea on how does an off-campus but close to campus (on a walking distance) furnished apartment cost.

Don't you think it could be interesting to go to on-campus housing at least for the first year ? It might be helpful to meet more students and get easily into the Tech Social life experience (I'm an international and I don't know anybody there).

Thank you for any thoughts sharing.

[prabha101]

Hey!

Is anyone looking for Off-Campus Housing near Georgia Tech?

I am looking for 2-3 people to sublet my apartment this September. You could also continue staying by signing a new lease after september.

Details are posted here!

Please let me know if anyone would be interested. I could help students transition and look for housing as well.

http://gatech.uloop.com/housing/view.php/7159291?fb=1

[closetgeek]

Hey guys,

I'll join Tech next fall for PhD in Civil Engineering.

I have a couple of questions if anybody can help.

How expensive is on-campus housing (GLC) compared to off-campus close neighborhood ? I know GLC is $3,889 per semester but I have no idea on how does an off-campus but close to campus (on a walking distance) furnished apartment cost.

Don't you think it could be interesting to go to on-campus housing at least for the first year ? It might be helpful to meet more students and get easily into the Tech Social life experience (I'm an international and I don't know anybody there).

Thank you for any thoughts sharing.

The GLC is too expensive for what you get, IMO. If you want to live in a environment with a lot of students, try 100 midtown. It's pretty much student housing as well, but you get people from Ga State, SCAD, etc, as well as tech. There are also a lot of international students. It's a pretty fun place .. parties all the time (if that's what you're looking for ) .. also comes with utilities .. the rooms are pretty small, though .. Solace on peachtree is nice .. comes with utilities included. No WD or DW though, and it isn't furnished. There are a lot of apartments around campus that have plenty of tech students living there. I didn't live on campus my first year, but I'm from GA and have a car so I didn't really need to lol.

Also, if you are looking to meet tech students, you should join the facebook group for incoming grads.

[closetgeek]

Also ... As tempting as it is, do NOT do home park .. it is way too unsafe and isn't worth it.

[lyes]

Hey all,

I'm an international student joining GA Tech for the MS in Computational Science and Engineering next month.

I was considering campus housing for proximity and safety reasons mainly, but now that I have read about the small rooms and the cheaper off-campus options I am quite confused!

Any insights you think might help me out?

[closetgeek]

Hey all,

I'm an international student joining GA Tech for the MS in Computational Science and Engineering next month.

I was considering campus housing for proximity and safety reasons mainly, but now that I have read about the small rooms and the cheaper off-campus options I am quite confused!

Any insights you think might help me out?

try promove