<p>My daughter is trying to decide between UVA and GA Tech, both in engineering. She is a varsity athlete and plans to study aerospace engineering. I would love any input from current GA Tech students, preferably female, about their recent experiences... including workload, research opportunities, club sports and sorority recruitment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>My D is considering GA Tech (though she would be entering liberal arts college) and we have visited UVA as well. One of the biggest things we immediately noticed is that UVA is 60% women…Tech is 70%-plus men…so women walking around campus are much rarer …I will tell you that my D (not a girly-girl but still conscious of things) really loved that. The guys there could not have been nicer to her…she was a novelty, in a way. That said, i also liked the international quality to the Tech campus…surely UVA has many students from abroad as well but it didn’t feel as obvious around campus…</p>
<p>also, Tech is cheaper. 
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<p>Thanks so much SouthernHope. Did your daughter attend a Connect with Tech weekend? We are flying down in March and hope the experience will answer a lot of her questions. </p>
<p>We did the “preview Tech” day which is one 7-hour day…one day a year…I dragged my daughter there (she has her heart set on georgetown though it will be impossible to get in) but when we left, she said, “Mom, this school is now in my top 3.” It was a real eye-opener. </p>
<p>My friend’s brother currently attends GA Tech and is studying Aerospace Engineering. He loves it and currently has an internship with Delta Airlines. GA Tech is one of the best (Top 5) for aerospace engineering. </p>
<p>Georgia Tech numbers for your consideration:</p>
<h1>1 In Women Engineering Undergraduates</h1>
<h1>2 Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate (Behind MIT)</h1>
<p>Thanks lapagan. She is definitely aware and the rankings are probably one of her main reason for visiting at this point. Her goal is to work at NASA so the rankings are very appealing. She is also waiting on MIT! ;)</p>
<p>My daughter is a freshman at GT. She loves it. It is not easy and time management is essential. But she’s incredibly involved and is maintaining very respectable grades, so it can be done. Undergrads can definitely find research opportunities. My d is currently working (for pay) in a neuroscience lab. She started as a BME major and will likely change to EE. She also is very involved with ORGT (Outdoor Recreation GA Tech) and goes on many hiking, backpacking and kayaking trips. The CRC (Campus Recreation Center) is beautiful and is ranked in the top 10 college rec centers and was just featured in Men’s Health Magazine. </p>
<p>Thanks jaharrison1620. May I ask if you are GA residents? We are in VA and the cost is significantly different for us. As different as the two schools are, she loves them both. She is just trying to weigh the differences in the aerospace rankings/curriculum. She is doing research to see if the cost difference is worth it for an undergraduate education. </p>
<p>Thanks jaharrison1620. May I ask if you are GA residents? We are in VA and the cost is significantly different for us. As different as the two schools are, she loves them both. She is just trying to weigh the differences in the aerospace rankings. She is doing research to see if the cost difference is worth it for an undergraduate education. </p>
<p>Yes, we are GA residents. One way my daughter will be saving some money is to be a Peer Leader (think R.A.) next year. By doing that she will have her room and part of her board paid for. Good luck in making those tough decisions.</p>
<p>The other thing to check out is the internship/co-op programs at both schools. I know that Tech has a very strong co-op program which makes their students very marketable. However, it does bring down their ‘graduate in 4 years’ statistic because it can add a few terms to their education. But during those co-ops, they don’t have to pay tuition (I’m pretty certain, but double check) and they usually get paid, sometimes quite handsomely. Some students put themselves through school with the co-ops.</p>
<p>And one last thing, if she’s really wants Tech but has to stay in VA due to money, appeal to the school. See if they’d be willing to give her in-state tuition, or if there are any other possible avenues for scholarships, etc. The answer may be no, but It can’t hurt to ask.</p>