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Ivan Allen Guide to: Summer & Fall 2020 Registration
Registration Season is upon us and WE’VE GOT THE GUIDE TO HELP YOU PICK THE PERFECT SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER & FALL 2020. Registration is the process of signing-up for the classes you’re going to take next semester. It can be a stressful, but exciting time trying to decided what classes to take and when to take them.
If you’re new at Tech and this is your first time registering for classes, you might be confused about how registration works. But fret not, we have a full guide on how to ensure registration goes smoothly and you’re prepared for Summer & Fall 2020!
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS + KEY DATES:
3/10 – Schedule of Summer & Fall 2020 Classes posted on OSCAR
You should: Check out the courses for Summer & Fall 2020 and start planning your schedule
3/19 – Phase I Time Tickets posted
You should: Check your registration time and make sure there aren’t any holds preventing registration on your account
3/23 – 5/15 – Phase I Registration & Summer Class Registration
You should: Sign on during your assigned Time Ticket to register for your Summer & Fall 2020 classes before May 15th!
Last day to register, make schedule changes and/or drop courses without a "W" grade for Early Short Summer, Late Short Summer, and Full Summer Sessions by 4:00pm Eastern Time.
8/7 – Fall Phase II Time Tickets posted
You should: Check your registration time if you need to make any changes during Phase II
8/8 – 8/21 – Phase II Registration
You should: Make your final class changes before the end of the first week of classes @ 4:00pm
REGISTRATION FAQS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHAT IS PHASE I AND PHASE II?
Phase I is the initial registration period where students get the first chance to pick their schedules. The dates for Phase I are 3/23 – 5/15. After Phase I is over, registration will close until Phase II. Registration for summer classes end at the end of Phase I. Students will get to make changes to their schedules from 8/8 to the end of the first week of Fall classes, letting students attend and see if a class is a good fit for them before solidifying their schedule for the semester.
WHAT’S A TIME TICKET?
Students are assigned a certain time slot in which they may register for classes depending on their academic standing and year. These are set to be assigned on 3/19 and registration will start soon after, according to your time ticket.
WHAT’S A GRADE MODE AND HOW DO I CHANGE IT?
Students are eligible to take some non-major/non-required courses on a Pass/Fail grading scale. Students should be able to see this attribute when registering for courses and can change grade modes during registration periods.
The Pass/Fail option is great for students who are taking elective courses in a topic they’re interested in without worrying too much about the effect that course might have on their GPA.
WHAT ARE “MAYMESTERS” AND SHOULD I TAKE ONE?
Summer Session Initiatives is launching a pilot 3-week summer part of term, called “Maymester.” Maymester is a three-week accelerated term, which allows students to take a 3-credit course in 15 days, or 3 weeks!
Course Dates: May 11-May 29, 2020
A few of this semester “maymesters”
ECON 4180 - Game Theory: Course covers static games of complete information, dynamic games of complete information, static games of incomplete information and dynamic games of incomplete information. (MTWRF 9:30-12:15)
HTS 2100- Science and Technology in the Modern World: An introduction to perspectives on how developments in science and technology at once reflect and influence politics and society on a global scale. (MTWRF 12:30-3:15)
INTA 2050- Introduction to Global Development: Mainstream and critical approaches to development, the role of diverse institutions and projects, and implications for sustainability in the countries of the global south. (MTWRF 9:30-12:15)
ML 2500- Intro to Cross-Cultural Studies: This course introduces students to literature and film from around the globe and teaches comparative literary and cultural studies analysis. (MTWRF 9:30-12:15)
FREN 3120: French Conversation and Culture: This class is designed to help students improve their French-speaking skills, and use French at an advanced level. Not for beginners. Conducted in French. (MTWRF 9:30-12:15)
TO WAITLIST OR NOT TO WAITLIST…THAT IS THE QUESTION:
Waitlisting is a function that academic departments may employ that allows students to add to a waitlist for a course that is closed.
Once a student has waitlisted for a course section, they will receive a notification via email if a seat becomes available in that section. Waitlisted students are notified on a “first-come-first-serve” basis, and once the notification is received, they will have a specified window of time to register for the course. The email notification will specify your window of time. Students will have 12 hours to register for the course section after notification.
If you’re interested in taking a class that is full, there’s no harm in adding yourself to the waitlist! During Phase II, students are constantly adding and dropping courses and waitlists move quickly.
OH NO, I HAVE A REGISTRATION ERROR! WHAT DO I DO?
Relax! Most registration errors are easily solved by going to registrar.gatech.edu or contacting your advisor.
WHAT SHOULD I TAKE?
Odds are this is a question you’ve been thinking about for a while, but in case you need a few more classes to meet core requirements or fill out your schedule, here are some Ivan Allen College courses to fill the gaps:
HUMANITIES, FINE ARTS, AND ETHICS:
• ARBC 1501 - Understanding Arabic Culture: Arab beliefs and values regarding topics such as religion, society, family, the dynamics between men and women, and social norms are discussed. Taught in English. (Online)
• LMC 3234 - Creative Writing: This course explores a range of creative literary genres, and combines study and analysis of existing modes of one or more forms in order to establish a basis for original creative work by class members, section focused on Environmental Writing.(TR 3:30-4:45)
• LMC 3202 – Studies in Fiction: Examines the elements of fiction and what has made fiction, especially the novel, distinctive, popular, and enduring. Readings may include formal, cultural, and historical theories. (TR 12:30-1:45)
FULFILL HUM AND ETHICS REQUIREMENT:
• LMC 3219 - Literature & Medicine: This course examines works of literature dealing overtly with illness and healing, works about or by physicians and other caregivers, and works that raise questions about ethical behavior in the face of sickness. (TR 12:30-1:45)
SOCIAL SCIENCES:
• ECON 2101 - The Global Economy: Historical and theoretical understanding of global economy, including international trade, finance, investment production; regional economic integration; economic development; environment, using micro and macro economic principles. (MW 2:00-3:15)
• HTS 1081 - Engineering in History: Uses historical case studies to examine the relationship between engineers and the larger society in which they function. Often taught jointly with engineering faculty. (MW 9:30-10:45)
• INTA 3042 - Energy & International Security: Examines issues at the intersection of national energy security and international conflict and cooperation. (W 5:00-7:45)
FULFILLS SS AND ETHICS REQUIREMENT:
• INTA 2030 - Ethics in International Affairs: Surveys the main traditions and theories of international ethics with a focus on intervention and the use of force, human rights, self-determination, and global distributive justice. (MWF 2:00-2:50)
TIPS & TRICKS ON HOW TO DESIGN THE PERFECT SCHEDULE:
1) MEET WITH YOUR ADVISORS
Meet with your advisor, I’ll repeat that louder for those in the back, MEET WITH YOUR ADVISORS!! They’re here to help and are a great resource if you don’t know what classes to take, or even if you do, they have plenty of advice to offer. Remember that this is a busy time for them so try and schedule meetings with them around peak registration times.
2) Try Course-off
Course-off is a great third-party app that allows students to design their schedules visually and helps with arranging classes in the optimal schedule.
Note: Course-off offers the option to register through the app, but is not always reliable/up-to-date so students should plan to register through Buzzport.
3) USE CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
Advanced Placement Exams, IB Exams, and Placement Exams can be used to bypass some courses, especially pre-req and core classes. Check with the registrar to see what course you might be eligible for bypassing.
4) REGISTER EARLY
Check your time ticket, set your alarm for registration time, and be ready to go with your course numbers to make sure that you have the best chance at getting your classes (I’m talking to all of you with 8 AM start times, we’re in this together.)
5) BE FLEXIBLE AND FIND A BALANCE
Most of us don’t get the exact schedule we wanted, and that’s okay! Be open to taking some different classes than you might have wanted, you might find a new topic you didn’t know you were interested in!
With that, keep some balance between the required classes and classes you’re interested in. It can be tempting to load up on your hard classes early, but try and add some courses about things you’re passionate about so you can enjoy the process!
6) MAKE SURE YOUR SCHEDULE IS MANAGEABLE
This means mentally and physically! Try and find out what the classes are like and what the schedule is like and make sure you can manage all of your classes together. Phase II is a great chance to go to classes and see what the syllabus is like before deciding your final schedule.
And one tip: Listen to the warning that Scheller really is a 30-minute walk. Take caution.
Registration should be an exciting time of finding new topics to dive into and getting closer to graduation. As long as you’re prepared and use your resources, registration should be a breeze. Don’t stress about making sure you don’t have any 8am’s or that you have all the hardest classes, just find a schedule that works for you. Don’t forget to go to registrar.gatech.edu for any unanswered registration questions!
GOOD LUCK WITH REGISTRATION JACKETS!
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Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Tribute to the Hall's (VIDEO)
Brownieland's long-standing partnership with the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech is a relationship we are very proud of. The amazing caliber of students and the work being done throughout Georgia Tech is inspiring, to say the least. Brownieland had the pleasure of highlighting an amazing alumnus and his wife, Pamela and Colonel Stephen Hall. The video was created for the Dean's Appreciation Award ceremony. This event honors amazing students, current and former, who have done outstanding work. Seeing what they have to offer, there will be no shortage of future awards to bestow. Congratulations to all of the recipients!
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Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts provides a crucial link for solving the complex challenges facing our world. Their faculty and students examine the principles, ethics, and societal impacts of technologies and globalization. By bridging social concerns and technologies, they engender compassionate solutions to improve the human condition. These initiatives seek to increase the coherence, vibrancy, and impact of liberal arts at Georgia Tech and carry forward the Allen legacy of socially conscious urban leadership.
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#mediavibes / #livefromtheatl #Repost @jacjaclive ・・・ 📽Extra, Extra, Read all about it!!📸 LIVE FROM THE ATL is about to do some amazing things in the Fashion & Entertainment and Arts.🎨 🎤 Interesting in joining our village to expand on your creativity, passion, purpose or career? Please DM or contact us at [email protected] 💻 🌏The Power Communication and strength in numbers.💯 #volunteers #media #host #radiopersonality #tvhost #bloggers #vlogger #textile #modelswanted #photographers #volunteer #internship #internship #socialmediamarketing #socialmedia #writers #artists #speakerscoordinate #mua #hairstylist #editors #visionaries #writers #marketing #creativethinker #photographers#graphicdesigners @livefromtheatl @samteelive @aiatlanta @scadbsa @scadatlfashion @scadatlantaradio @ivanallencollege @emorycollege @kennesawstateuniversity @aiatlanta @spelman_college
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Career Opportunities at Tech
Hey! My name is Angelica Wagner, and I am a 3rd year International Affairs major and the Career Development and Events Coordinator (s/o Shadow Day) at the Ivan Allen College.
Did you know that each of our schools sends out weekly emails with internship and job opportunities specific to their majors? Pretty cool right?!
The only thing I think is slightly cooler is the Career RoundUp I send out to all of our IAC undergrads every other week. It has career opportunities for all majors and interests. Fashion? Environment? Game Design? Policy? You name it! That’s the beauty of liberal arts degrees: we are needed in EVERY company or organization.
I also put in career development events from the Center for Career Discovery and Development (aka C2D2) like resumé workshops and mock interviews. I even throw in some unsolicited career advice articles!
Career opportunities and resources are endless at Georgia Tech! Check some of them out and maybe you’ll find the job that’s right for you!
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My First Week at Georgia Tech!
Hey everyone! my name is Emily Bowling and I was a summer first-year this 2019 summer, so i’m starting my second semester at Georgia Tech this fall. I’m super excited to share how my first week went!
Sunday: I attended church at Blueprint Church in the morning and LOVED IT. After that I spent some time with a friend at GSU, and then convocation!! this was a super cool experience for me because I grew up at Tech games and around Tech traditions so I felt right at home. When everyone put their RAT caps on, the stadium looked so cool, I had to take a picture.
Monday; first day of class! I lucked out this semester, and I don’t have class until 12 every day (except Friday i have an 8am). In the morning I stopped by my advisors office and had coffee and donuts with her to start my week off on a high note. It turns out that I have the same instructor for two of my classes so that’s super fun! In the evening I attended the Chorus Kickoff and learned more about all the different choirs at Georgia Tech. I plan on auditioning for the Chamber Choir on Tuesday. After that, I attended the Swim Club info meeting, then Swim practice that evening. Although my day was busy, I met so many incredible people and experienced so many new things. These small connections I make now are going to become great friendships later on.
Tuesday; class day two! I started out my day with some choir practice and then lunch at the student center. my first class of the day was “How to Build a Habitable Planet” and it was super cool; I’m super excited for this semester. I had two more classes, then i auditioned for the Chamber choir. The rest of my day was very chill, and i went to Target with some of my friends to get school supplies. Today was more class heavy, but a little bit less busy than yesterday.
Wednesday: I just had regular class today, but i had a great lunch from the student center food court! then i spent the afternoon buying my textbooks (crying) and hanging out with my friends before swim practice. Thursday: I walked to Barnes and Noble to buy some notebooks, and there were a ton of sales! Then I did some reading for a class then went to my classes. Did homework in the afternoon and watched the running of the roses thing. It was super funny to watch all my friends dance. In the evening I went to the WCF for their worship service and it was awesome. Friday: I woke up for my 8am lab but it only lasted 10 mins so that was kinda crazy. Spent the morning reading for my class, went to class, and took a nap. My friends came to hang out in the evening and it was super fun!
Because I’m a summer first-year, this is my second first week of college. It was very VERY warm outside, and I am super tired from doing all the things. Overall, I had an awesome week and I’m super super excited for the rest of the fall!!
-Emily
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Time at Tech Solidifies Lifelong Friendship
By Kristen Bailey
When Kayleigh Haskin and Chloe Thomas met in fourth grade, they didn’t know it would be the beginning of a nearly inseparable 13-year friendship.
As it turns out, the two international affairs majors from Acworth, Georgia, have now navigated college together as first-generation students, best friends, and roommates for all four years.
Both were initially drawn to Georgia Tech for its excellence in earth and atmospheric sciences — Thomas wanted to be a meteorologist. Once on campus, though, they found themselves moving in new directions.
“I learned I was more interested in how people interact with science than with the science itself,” said Kayleigh, who double majored in history and sociology and pursued the research option for her degree.
For Chloe, participation in the Air Force ROTC program altered her long-term plans. She was first interested in the Air Force in high school and did Civil Air Patrol, but didn’t know how it would figure into her future.
“That became more of my long-term goal than being a meteorologist, so I changed majors to be more aligned with the program,” she said.
Being first-generation students, the two had to learn much for themselves when it came to college life. Chloe nearly had her classes canceled her first semester when she almost missed paying a bill and getting a last-minute bank loan. Kayleigh works three on-campus jobs. Last year, when she won the Bellon Award at the annual Student Honors Celebration, which comes with a $1,000 prize, she put the money straight toward tuition costs.
Both have filled out their own FAFSA each year, coordinated tax issues with parents, and worked through having their FAFSA selected for verification — a process that is requested from about one third of students who file, and that requires students to provide supporting documentation to verify their data.
With each challenge they faced, Kayleigh immersed herself in online research to find a solution on behalf of the two of them, but it still was a learning process throughout their time at Tech. In fact, one thing she advises others is not to try to do it all on your own.
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help,” she said. “You can do all the research you want, but there are people who can and want to help you and at some point, you’re going to have to ask.”
Haskin noticed that some of her peers had more help from parents and families when it came to these administrative needs or financial support. But, for some, that also came with certain academic or career expectations they may not have had for themselves. Both Haskin and Thomas had families who supported them as they changed majors and found their way.
“They were more concerned that I get a degree rather than in what the degree was in,” Chloe said.
Now, their families are eager to celebrate.
“It feels like as a first-generation student, all of my accomplishments are also their accomplishments,” Thomas said.
This summer, Thomas will be commissioned and head to Pensacola, Florida, as a combat systems officer trainee at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Meanwhile, Haskin will stay at Tech another year to earn a master’s in international affairs through the BS/MS program.
Beyond sharing a similar living style and one of them (Haskin) being willing to do the cooking, what’s kept them together is their mutual support for one another. Even through a summer when they studied abroad on different continents, Haskin and Thomas have talked nearly every day since fourth grade — and they don’t plan on changing that.
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Ivan Allen College Professors Discuss 'Game of Thrones'
Twenty years ago, Janet Murray, Ivan Allen College Dean's Professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communications, predicted many of the narrative shifts depicting in sprawling stories like Game of Thrones. (Photo Credit: Rob Felt/Georgia Tech Institute Communcations)
The Game of Thrones may be nearing an end for viewers of the hit HBO series, but it is sure to live on in the classrooms of Janet Murray and Richard Utz, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts professors who find the show an ideal platform to help students learn to untangle a complicated world.
Murray, Ivan Allen College Dean’s Professor and director of the Prototyping eNarrative Lab, sees evidence in the series' sprawling plots of the very changes in narrative structure she predicted more than 20 years ago in her seminal book, Hamlet on the Holodeck.
“The confusion we feel in viewing programs like Game of Thrones, and the immersion that draws us to them, are signals to me that these stories are outgrowing the classic television format,” Murray said.
Utz, professor and chair in the School of Literature, Media, and Communications, sees in the show "rich opportunities to examine our current interplay of cultures, politics, and social mores," and plans to use it as part of an upcoming class in the new Global Media and Cultures program.
Read more about what these professors have to say about Game of Thrones below, then visit the Georgia Tech feature A Science of Ice and Fire to see a video featuring Mariel Borowtiz, a Sam Nunn School of International Affairs associate professor, and two Georgia Institute of Technology graduate students and their simulation of what might have happened had the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal had a dragon like Daenerys Targaryen's.
Merging Media: Breaker of (Narrative) Chains
More than 20 years ago, in her seminal book Hamlet on the Holodeck, Janet Murray, the Ivan Allen College Dean’s Professor, predicted the rise of a new genre of deeply complex narrative driven by the marriage of television and computer.
It would be what she called the “hyperserial.” Plot, backstory, and detail too fine to showcase in an hour-long drama would pass back and forth between television screen and computer screen, high-speed digital transmission of content would enable new ways of accessing stories, and narrative would, as a consequence, grow richer and more complex.
Nowhere has the promise of complex narrative storytelling been so fully realized as HBO’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels. So it is no surprise that Murray and her students in the college’s Digital Media program have used those stories to test her hypothesis.
“The confusion we feel in viewing programs like Game of Thrones, and the immersion that draws us to them, are signals to me that these stories are outgrowing the classic television format,” Murray said.
In recent years, Murray’s students in the Prototyping eNarrative Lab (PeN Lab) have prototyped a companion app meant to help fans keep track of the dozens of characters, backstories, alliances, and antipathies that make up the dizzyingly complex world of Westeros. Working with Murray, they also have built an application to help viewers track the many plots of Game of Thrones, and the fates of its characters.
The companion tablet app provides a moment-by-moment window into a Game of Thrones episode, automatically serving information about onscreen characters and their relationships without user intervention.
The Digital Story Structure Project graphed the fall and rise of characters, showing, for instance, the opposite fates of Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow early in the series, followed by the merger of their fates in season 7.
“I am interested in prototyping the future of narrative,” Murray said. “Computers give us a new vocabulary of representation, and I believe this will lead to ever more complex storytelling. We need more complex storytelling to understand the world and share our understanding of complex systems and multiple chains of causation, multiple points of view, and multiple possible outcomes.”
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Richard Utz, professor and chair in the School of Literature, Media, and Communications sees in Game of Thrones "rich opportunities to examine our current interplay of cultures, politics, and social mores.” (Photo credit: Rob Felt/Georgia Tech Insitute Communications; Game of Thrones image courtesy HBO)
To a medievalist like Richard Utz, professor and chair in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication, Game of Thrones is engrossing, if unsettling, fantasy, one of the most complex narrative structures ever attempted, and a “highly valuable admission ticket to the study of contemporary media.”
One thing it is not, he said, is “medieval.”
“None of the reasons for Game of Thrones’ popularity — attractive world building, thriller-fiction pacing, complex characters, sexposition, bait-and-switch plot, escapist fantasy, intricate power play, clever play with archetypes, diverse female characters, guilt-free barbarism and violence, Sopranos-like family drams — is intrinsically ‘medieval,’” Utz said.
While the global fascination with Game of Thrones is sometimes seen as a recruitment opportunity by scholars of the Middle Ages, focusing on the books and HBO show from a traditional medievalist’s perspective is too limiting and self-serving.
“It is a global phenomenon. It is the most widely watched television show in the world ever,” he said. “While it is set in a fictional past, it raises a host of issues about our past, present, and future, and provides rich opportunities to examine our current interplay of cultures, politics, and social mores.”
Utz has written about his aversion to the use of novelist Martin’s world as way to lure students into studying the Middle Ages.
“Classes on the Middle Ages rarely need advertising because of the general cultural love affair students have with medievalist topics,” he said. “Game of Thrones needs to be studied as a contemporary media phenomenon that uses a vague ‘medieval feel’ as one of its attractions.”
In fact, he finds it notable that one of the main characters, Sansa Stark, began the series seeking the trappings of the romantic ideal of the Middle Ages — princesses, knights, and all — only to see that fairy tale viciously taken from her at every turn.
“Watch out for Sansa Stark in season 8,” he predicted. “She will play a major role in how the story unfolds, as will some of the other women whose paths have been transformed throughout the series. Like in classical drama, it’s the survivors who, having learned many difficult lessons, are the real heroines of this story.”
But he does see Martin’s stories and especially the HBO adaptation as an excellent place to meet students where they already are — invested in stories that are indelibly shaped by our current experiences, while retaining the enduring fascination with all things premodern.
“The premodern is an eternal mirror. On the one hand, we like to shudder at the otherness of it to reassure ourselves that we have long overcome its negative features,” he said. “On the other hand, we get to go back, fictionally, to a life that seems so much easier and unburdened by the complicated rules of contemporary civilization. Both responses are illusions, but that doesn’t mean we won’t entertain them.”
Utz plans to use the series as a case study in an upcoming class in comparative media cultures, as part of the new Master of Science in Global Media and Cultures program in LMC and the School of Modern Languages. The program is designed to prepare students to pursue professional careers that require advanced training in communication, media, language, and intercultural competency.
Utz believes that the narrative complexity of Game of Thrones is exactly the right realm within which to model the kinds of practices his students need to succeed and find fulfillment in their future jobs.
“The global city of Atlanta is in dire need of a workforce educated to be skilled communicators across cultural and linguistic divides,” he said. “I am planning on an approach that will confront my students with a wickedly complex scenario that allows for a deep understanding of multiple governmental structures, leadership styles, gender and race relations, linguistic and cultural traditions, and human behavior, a scenario just as complex as the ones increasingly common in future work environments.”
Dancing with Dragons
It isn’t a particularly bold supposition that dragons are a formidable weapon. Still, we wondered: exactly how much of an impact would a dragon have on a battlefield? Chandler Thornhill, a graduate student in economics, and Matthew Redington, a graduate student in computer science, offered to devise a few simulations.
Both are currently enrolled in the course Modeling, Simulation, and Military Gaming, an interdisciplinary, project-based class requiring collaboration across a range of backgrounds and skills. Groups of students spend a semester researching and dissecting historical battles, using this deep understanding to adjust variables and outcomes through computational modeling.
Introducing fantastical elements may seem an inconsequential exercise, but to one of its instructors, School of International Affairs Assistant Professor Mariel Borowtiz, introducing pop culture elements allows students to connect with modeling simulations in a different way.
“One of the things I like about bringing dragons into a simulation is that you really have to go through the same research process,” she said. “You have to be rigorous in how you find data and how you make assumptions. Obviously, there’s not a lot of data available on a dragon’s efficiency but you can look at the information sources available as a basis to formulate and justify assumptions. It shows the process can be applied in all sorts of areas.”
So how much of a difference did the dragon have? By their calculations, roughly 70 percent of opposing forces were turned to ash.
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LMC Alumni Bash
The LMC Bash, held on Monday, December 4th, was well attended and the atmosphere was great! DramaTech was the perfect place to hold this kind of event, an excellent representation of the liberal arts at Tech and the School of Literature, Media, and Communication.
Alumnae and alumni shared anecdotes and stories on how the faculty and advisors had made such an important contribution to their careers and personal development. These testimonies of both former and current students tells a much bigger story, one we always appreciate hearing.
Thanks to all who attended... Until next time!
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The End of an Era: My Final Presentation as an HTS Major?
This semester I finished the last two classes I needed to complete my degree in History, Technology, and Society. Although I still have one more semester at Tech because of the whole double-major thing, AND I will spend more time next semester in Old Civil Engineering than most, it does feel like a chapter is coming to a close.
On Monday, I was one of the presenters at the Fall 2018 HSOC Undergraduate Research Symposium. This was actually my third time presenting at the symposium, which is held every fall and spring. Actually, the only time I haven’t presented at the symposium was last spring, and that was only because I was presenting at the Georgia Tech-wide Research Symposium. When they say the Ivan Allen College supports student research, they aren’t kidding.
The symposium featured presentations from the two capstones this semester: one on Health, Medicine, and Society, and my class, a global issues seminar on 1968: A Year of Global Protest. My presentation specifically was on the use of historical analogy in the decision-making process leading up to the Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia. (And yes, I try to put a pun in the title of every paper I do.)
Now that this class is behind me--well, not completely, as I haven’t finished the paper yet--I can’t help but think how weird it’s going to be not taking an HTS class next semester. I’ve really learned a lot from the major, both inside the classroom and from all the outside opportunities, and formed friendships with a lot of people in the program (not to mention our groupme, which is basically just history memes).
However, as a senior you can expect endings to come. Next semester I will be taking my final classes for the International Affairs major: capstone, GIS, Global WMD Issues, and graduate-level IPE for the 5-Year program. I’ll also continue taking Russian, as I seemed to have found my niche in East-Central and Eastern Europe, albeit a bit late--in my third year at Tech. And, of course, I’ll continue working at my two jobs, because unfortunately food costs money & I need to eat.
BUT of course, winter break will be spent relaxing & decompressing and not worrying about next semester. In some ways I’ve already started doing that, but as a procrastination tool (don’t be like me, kids), as I’ve done some baking this week in between working on a paper and studying for my Russian final.
Good luck to everyone on finals! I know you can do it and that all your hard work over the semester will pay off! As a bonus, here’s something that will hopefully make you smile at least once today, this message my eight-year-old sister sent me on Snapchat when I told her I was studying:
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The Buzz of Being Back to Tech
Hello all! My name is KATRINA HEITZ AND I’M A SECOND YEAR LITERATURE, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATION (LMC) MAJOR ALSO PURSUING A MARKETING CERTIFICATE. On campus, I’m involved in KNIT Mentorship, Georgia Tech Marketing Association, the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, and the Ivan Allen College Ambassadors. I also am a communications assistant at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).
Welcome back for another great semester at Georgia Tech! This is one of my favorite times on campus because of the sense of optimism and enthusiasm flowing through the streets. A new year always spurs the formation of resolutions whether that be to start working out or doing what we love. Old friends and new faces come together in classes and around campus as we being to imagine what this next semester on Tech will hold. I love getting to talk to people about their plans for this semester because I find myself constantly amazed by the ambition on campus. Since I can’t ask what you’re up to this semester, let me share my schedule.
The LMC major is incredibly flexible so I find myself taking classes I never knew existed. This year I’m most excited for Performance Practicum also known as Film Acting and Industry. I loved acting during high school but never tried to pursue it once I arrived at Tech even though we have a thriving drama program. This semester I’ll get to brush up on my skills while learning to prepare for auditions and even participate in the films being produced by the LMC 3406 Video Production class.
In additions to my classes, I’m also doing research with one of my favorite professors, Dr. Krystina Madej. One of the areas Professor Madej specializes in physical play and children’s digital games. The research team will be surveying the market and producing a children’s game based on Professor Madej’s past research and classes. As a huge fan of board games, this research felt like a perfect intersection of personal passionate and professional opportunity.
To top everything off, I am continuing my work as a communications assistant at the Georgia Tech Research Institute where I have been since March 2018. I love everything I have an opportunity to do at Tech, but working at GTRI may be the highlight of my day. I would have never thought at 19 I would have the chance to manage social media sites and compose stories for an acclaimed research institute. I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to already be doing something I complete love as a 2nd year in college and it makes me so hopeful for my future career. Remember there are always opportunities no matter what season of life you’re in - especially at Georgia Tech.
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Getting to Know Georgia Tech: Gabrielle Oliverio
With over 15,000 undergraduate students, six colleges, and more than 30 majors, the Georgia Tech community is a large and unique group.
Meet Gabrielle Oliverio – B.S. Economics and International Affairs, German Minor, Class of 2019
Hometown – Canton, Georgia
Why did you choose to attend Georgia Tech?
I chose to attend Georgia Tech because I fell in love with its unique economics and international affairs program. I knew that the skills I would learn through the major would set me above liberal arts students who attended other schools. Our curriculum is more application-oriented and we are exposed to both logical methods and technology.
What do you enjoy about economics and international affairs?
My major is the best combination of analytical study and global applications. I learn how to manage large amounts of data and decipher what it can tell us, as well as learn about how information can be communicated to those from different backgrounds and applied to solutions around the world.
What are your plans after graduations?
After I graduate, I hope to start a career that is globally focused – whether that be with a consulting firm, international company, or governmental agency. I was able to intern for the International Trade division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. My division's role was to help companies in Georgia with their goals to expand abroad. This included working with 12 international offices and it really sparked my interest in international economics.
What is your favorite memory at Tech?
My favorite memory from Georgia Tech was made during the German Language for Business and Technology Program. Through this program, a group of us spent almost three months in various cities throughout Germany. While we were stationed in Munich, a small group decided to take a trip to the Alps. We hiked down from one of the highest peaks and it was the most beautiful — and most terrifying — hike I have been on. The whole experience was something that I often look back on. Pictures cannot do justice to what we were able to see that day.
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Fueling for Finals
GT Students fueled up for finals Monday night at the annual Midnight Breakfast in the Student Center.
Buzz was there to offer a hug of encouragement, and Georgia Tech administrators served students a hearty meal.
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Sussex Exchange Program: UK vs. US?
Today marks my the beginning of my last week here on the Sussex Exchange Program. This study abroad excursion is only three months long, so it feels like time has really flown. Just last week it felt like I had just moved into my accomodation next to the Brighton coastline. While over the months I have grown accustomed to the way of life in the United Kingdom, the first few weeks here were rough in a variety of ways, many of which I never expected. Today I’m writing this post not only to educate others on the cultural and systematic differences between the UK and the US for anyone who wants to go on this program (and other programs within the UK), but also for my own memories.
1. Driving on the Left Side of the Road
There are so many systematic and legal differences between the US and UK, but the biggest and most shocking change in the fact that the British drive on the left side of the road. This is something that tends to be well known, but it’s more confusing than you’d think i’d be. I couldn’t tell you how many times I would miss a bus because I was waiting at the wrong bus stop, watching the bus I wanted passing in the opposite direction. I also may or may not have nearly been hit by a car once or twice because I was looking left first as I crossed the street instead of right towards oncoming traffic. It's something you really can’t prepare for until you get there.
2. University Course Set-up and Expectations
There are so many differences between the university system in the UK, from the term dates, Fresher’s Week, to even the structure of class periods and exams. For one, universities in the UK start much later than at Georgia Tech, ranging from late-September to late-October. They usually combat these short terms by pushing finals until January and February, meaning you’ll have to study DURING winter break (it’s terrifying, I know). Thankfully, since I am an exchange student, I received alternative assessments in place of exams, so I don’t have to worry about studying or working over my precious few weeks of down time.
3. Weather
Another aspect I’m thankful for with this specific program is the location! The UK is known for its cold and constantly rainy weather from September to April. However since the Sussex Exchange Program is in Brighton on the southern coast of England, it has only been slightly cold and slightly rainy. Not to mention, my accomodation is right near the water; you can see the English Channel from my room’s window! Don’t forget to bring a good winter jacket and rain boots nonetheless.
4. Language and Slang
Don’t fret, they do speak English in the UK (though sometimes some accents from rural areas can be difficult to decipher). However a lot of phrases and names for certain things are a bit different. French fries are chips, chips are crisps, vacuum cleaners are called hoovers, the list goes on. I’ve even caught myself saying “Hiya” instead of “Hello” and “Cheers” instead of “Thank you”. It does take some getting used to, but after a few weeks you’ll be used to the new terminology.
5. Food
British food is stereotypically “brown and boring”, but I found it’s been really good! Everything is very hearty and comforting, like having a home cooked meal when you’re back home for the holidays. Some things, like mashy peas, baked beans for breakfast, and bangers & mash, may seen odd at first, but don’t knock anything until you’ve tried it. One thing i have noticed is the fact that most things tend to not be as well-seasoned as I’m used to; I think it’s due to the larger focus on reducing salt and sugar intakes in the UK. If that’s something that may be off-putting, most seasonings and condiments can be asked for at restaurants and other food places.
6. Social Life and Activities
Lastly, the things that people do for fun in the UK are a tad different. Everybody still goes to the movies, goes to the mall, but the most popular social event is something that’s not as common with younger people in America: drinking. Yes alcohol consumption is mildly popular in the US, but the lower age restrictions in the UK mean that most university students will constantly spend time at pubs. I’m not a huge drinker, so I don’t really partake is these activities, but no one has peer pressured me into doing so. There are still a lot of other things you can do with friends to hang out!
With my adventure here in the UK coming to a close, I’m so thankful I’ve been able to experience so many new and excitng things. If studying abroad or even traveling the UK has any interest to you, please look into it!
#amaraanderson#studyabroad#england#united kingdom#uk#brighton#georgia tech#university of sussex#europe#ivanallencollege#gt#iac
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Hannah Corpe Introductory Post
I’ve been into history since I was in the first grade in 2003. I know that sounds extra, and that’s how everybody starts introductory blogs, but it’s true. One of my older sisters did a book report on Mary, Bloody Mary by Carolyn Meyer and left the book lying around, and I picked it up and was instantly hooked. This started me on a passion for the history of Tudor England specifically, but also a fascination with how things used to be and how they had changed in the intervening centuries between now and “a long time ago”.
At first, history was just a hobby, a class I excelled in and was interested by, but nothing more. Then in 9th grade, I saw quote from Stephen King, saying that a real author reads 70-80 books per year. Since being an author had been the ambition of my tender heart since before I knew how to write (I actually got in trouble several times for “writing” when I was in pre-k, since my “writing” at the time was just scribbling lines of loops in the perfectly nice journals I had been given for practicing the alphabet) I thought, I should give that a try. I pretty quickly ran out of YA that I found compelling, and so I moved on to historical fiction, remembering how interesting I had always found different time periods. Shortly even that wasn’t enough, and I began to read more scholarly works of historical nonfiction to find out more about my favorite subjects. By the time I was in 11th grade (2013) I knew that I wanted history to figure prominently in my higher education.
I knew that I wanted my future to involve a well-paid job without many extra years of schooling beyond undergrad, so it seemed like a traditional liberal arts college was out of the question. But there was nothing that interested me as much or made me as happy as history, and nothing that made me feel as out of my depth as technology. Because my dad from graduated Tech (BSBio in 1976) and I had two sisters there at the time who have since graduated (both BSBAs in 2016) and I’ve been going to Tech football games since before I really knew what football was, it made sense to at least check it out and see if I could picture myself happy in any of the majors.
That was when I hit across something that perfectly fit all of my requirements- the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. I could study my history and learn about the things that interested me, but I could also learn other supporting skills that would help me get a job after graduation. All of my coursework would be geared towards relevance in the modern world without losing respect for the past. The IAC had a wealth of opportunities, from doing research with professors to being a college ambassador, and I would have access to all the resources of a large, well-funded state institute while still enjoying the small class sizes and close relationships with professors of a regular liberal arts college. Additionally, I would graduate with a Bachelor of Science, instead of a Bachelor of Arts, so I would be equally prepared for any path I wanted to take- if I wanted a job in a humanities field, my coursework would speak for itself, and if I wanted a job in any different field, having a BS would clearly demonstrate that I had been well trained in the rigorous STEM courses expected of a Bachelor of Science. And as an added bonus, the History, Technology, and Society major had the most free credits of any major in the school, making it easy for me to pursue anything from a double major to a certificate as well as possible to continue participating in band and orchestra, programs I have enjoyed since my early adolescence.
When I packed up and moved to campus and got ready for my first semester, I didn’t know just how many amazing opportunities I would have. I’ve been able to participate in the research option, and write an entire paper about the Tudors, which I presented at the most recent regional history conference. I’ve become one of the Ivan Allen College Ambassadors, and the vast array of skills I’ve learned from helping coordinate volunteers at our Shadow Day recruitment events and hosting information sessions have helped me become a more effective student and to stay calm (or calmer anyway!) in high-pressure situations. Those skills also translated well to working part-time while also taking classes in the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs for almost a year. I founded a club (the History and Sociology Club) and was inducted to Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society. I’ve taken classes that have impacted my worldview like European Intellectual History and the History of Disease and Medicine, and classes that greatly developed my understanding of subjects I previously thought I knew a lot about, like the Classical Tradition, and the Science, Politics, and Culture of Nazi Germany. I’ve had a chance to learn from teachers who are some of the foremost subject experts in their field. It’s also been possible for me to get a certificate in Information Technology Management from the Scheller College of Business, which helped me get my current internship with IBM, and to remain a member of the Yellow Jacket Marching Band and become a brother of KKPsi, the national honorary band service fraternity.
These experiences have really influenced my development from a teenager who was unsure of quite what she wanted to do but knew she wanted it to not involve chemistry or computers into an adult with aspirations to work full-time, and perhaps pursue a masters’ degree, in Cybersecurity Policy. My experiences at Georgia Tech as a whole, but specifically in the Ivan Allen College, have taught me that if there’s anything important to have in life, it’s the attitude that any problem, no matter how daunting, can be solved. Except for maybe chemistry I’m not gonna lie to you it’s the devil’s work.
As I enter my senior year, I’m looking forward to continuing to work part time, and giving more of my attention to my extracurricular activities. I still have one more year left, and I’m really excited to see how many new opportunities and experiences are waiting around the corner.
Note: the picture above is of me as Eleanor of Aquitaine at the HCon, hosted by the History and Sociology Club on Halloween. Featured also is the most prominent HTS major, Kayleigh Haskin, as a fabulous Boudicca.
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Do you want to make a difference in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts?
The Ivan Allen College Student Advisory Board is looking for creative and capable undergraduate students to make real impacts within the Ivan Allen College!
The board works with Georgia Tech and IAC administration to strengthen the Ivan Allen College community, to enhance our on-campus presence, to build relationships between the students and faculty, and to give professors feedback on curriculum and programs. The board is also responsible for planning the Freshmen Kickoff and the REC networking event!
Please apply by September 9th at 11:59 PM at https://sab.iac.gatech.edu/join.
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LMC Short Film Showcase 2019
An annual event where Georgia Tech students showcase their work on the big screen, all of which happening at the famous Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The illustrious red carpet, aroma of fresh popcorn, and an echo of laughter and conversation fill the theatre in anticipation of the main features.
Presented by LMCFILMS and FILMMAKERS@TECH, this highly anticipated and coveted event happens each spring semester.
“The Filmmakers at Georgia Tech club provides an outlet for students to produce high quality shorts and feature films, even if they’re not in a specific film class. Having peers to collaborate with on projects is so invaluable and makes filmmaking a possibility for students across campus, whether they’re LMC majors or not.” Emily Bunker, a 4th year LMC major, shares.
The students who major in Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC) – a major within the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech – spend tireless hours on planning, storyboarding, filming, editing, re-filming, re-editing, and with the final gusto of inertia they move to production to present their films. With critics abound, LMC students are prepared with the support of faculty and guests. This is the moment where their skills and abilities learned in two rigorous LMC courses highlight the talents of their work.
LMC 4602, Film Acting and Film Industry, curriculum is geared to providing a practical experience and theoretical investigations in theater and performance including acting, directing, designing, playwriting, performance art, performance, and new media.
“When I found out I could take LMC 4602 for my major I was ecstatic because it provided me with a creative outlet while also teaching me about the thriving film industry in Atlanta.” Katrina Heitz, a 2nd year LMC major, balancing academics and extra-curriculars, was filled with elation to pursue acting at Tech since high school. “Never before did I think I’d see my face on a theater screen but now that I have I can say it’s truly an invigorating experience. I’m so thankful I had Ms. Melissa Foulger and Dr. Phil Auslander to guide my acting abilities this semester.”
LMC 3843, Advanced Video Production, is a course designed for Students to learn everything from directing, lighting, sound, editing, and various styles of filmmaking, branding, industry techniques.
Emily shares her thoughts while enrolled in both classes simultaneously. “Taking Advanced Video Production and Film Acting and Film Industry at the same time has been a really unique experience! I’ve learned the ins and outs of the full process of filmmaking, from both the crew and the talent perspective.” Nearing the proverbial finish line of graduation, Emily mentions, “You also learn some interesting things about your classmates when you spend 8 hours filming together on a Saturday!”
By the close of the evening, a sense of accomplishment and success satiate the air. Students celebrated. Faculty applauded. Guests congratulated. A moment of gratification and grace. Well done liberal arts students, well done.
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