Georgia Institute of Technology is a public college located in Atlanta. Other common names that Georgia Institute of Technology is called are Georgia Tech, Tech, or GT. There are campuses located in in Shanghai, China; Singapore; Athlone, Ireland; Metz, France; and Savannah.

When Georgia Tech was founded, in 1885, the school only offered one type of degree, mechanical engineering. The school was a part of Georgia's plan to reconstruct a post-Civil War South and create an industrial economy. Sixteen years later, the college added degrees in chemical, electrical, and civil engineering. In 1948, the name was changed to Georgia Institute of Technology because the school had evolved from a trade school into a research university and technical institute. Now, the college includes six colleges as part of its institute and technology and science are its main branches of study. They are known for its degrees in liberal arts, architecture, engineering, computing, the sciences, and management. Only Bachelor of Science degrees are awarded at the school. As a member of the Association of American Universities, they are always listed as one of the best public schools in the nation.

With a student body totaling over 20,000, the mass population of this campus is male dominated. With fields of study being emphasized by science and technology, males tend to follow these types of careers more than women. The number of women attending is steadily growing each year due to outreach programs funded by the school.

Because Georgia Tech is located in Midtown Atlanta, students attending this college can always find something to do on or off campus. The college offers a variety of school sponsored and related events to their students and the Midtown Atlanta area is continuously hosting some type of art or cultural event. Midtown Atlanta is known as "Atlanta's Heart of the Arts." There is a plethora of restaurants, shops of all types, and a very exciting night life. Close to campus, you can go to the Georgia Aquarium, go to see the Atlanta Falcons play at the Georgia Dome, or catch an Atlanta Braves baseball game day. As a student, if you can find time in between studying you should not have a hard time finding something to do outside of school! Do you want to become involved on campus? With over 350 student organizations, there is something for everyone. Since every student must pay a student activity fee, then you might as well get involved! One of the oldest organizations on campus is the ANAK Society, founded in 1908. The ANAK Society is a secret honor society that claims to be responsible for most of the traditions held at the school.

At Georgia Tech, there are many traditions that have continued over many, many years! One of which is that five minutes before the hour from 7:55 to 5:55 a steam whistle blows! Also, a favorite among the students is the tradition to try and steal the "T" from the Tech Tower on campus. Many attempts have been made without success. A rather quirky, yet unique tradition that students learn about at orientation is about a fictitious student named George P. Burdell. He was created by a William Edgar "Ed" Smith who filled out two applications and George P. Burdell was accepted. Ed signed George up for all the same classes as himself, did all homework twice, and even took test twice and four years later, George had earned a degree in Ceramic Engineering. George goes on to earn his master's degree and remains an active student at the university. He was even admitted into the ANAK! George P. Burdell served in World War II and got married to the Agnes School College fictitious student, Ramona Cartwright. Although many attempts by Georgia Tech have been made for George to not be enrolled into anymore classes, hackers have successfully enrolled him into every class offered at the school! George P. Burdell is known as the most loved student on campus and students and alumni often use his name as an alias. This is by far one of the most interesting traditions held by a school in the South!

Athletics are very important to the school as a whole. The teams are most commonly referred to as the Yellow Jackets but could also be called the Ramblin' Wreck or the Engineers. They were of the charter members of the Southeastern Conference but changed into the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1964. Athletes at can be found participating in football, basketball, baseball, golf, volleyball, swimming, tennis, softball, track and field, and cross country. Georgia Tech's most heated rivalry is the football rivalry between the Yellow Jackets and the Bulldogs of the University of Georgia. This rivalry began after the UGA football coach decided that the one of their official colors, old gold, symbolized being cowardly. Out of spite, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets decided to use the old gold combined with white on their uniforms. The hostility and rivalry is known as "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate" and has been going on since 1893. Attending a football game is as big a deal as going to class! You do not miss a home game if you go to Georgia Tech and for this reason, ladies, you will need the proper attire! Gameday dresses are all the rage at your tailgates and you cannot show up without being dressed to the nines! Fashion is ever changing and every girl needs some classic garments in their closet, as well as some token pieces that will set the tone and make a statement for your style! Trust SidelineSweetie.com to keep you up to date with the latest fashions bringing you trusty, easy to wear dresses and tops as well as key trendy pieces of clothing to keep you in with the times!