I really like Atlanta. Outside of the great education and opportunities that Georgia Tech would offer, I knew the busy city of Atlanta with its international flavor would also enrich my college experience. Being a Georgia resident, the HOPE Scholarship also had an influence over my decision to attend Tech. Living only two hours from Atlanta, my family visited Atlanta all the time. We were all aware of the crime in Atlanta.
Crime is an unavoidable fact of any large city.
Before coming to Tech, I did some research on crime on campus and discovered that it was extremely low, about the same as a small town. My older sister goes to New York University so my parents were ready to discuss how to handle life in a big city. I think the most important thing we talked about was awareness. You have to be aware of your surroundings and alert. LW - Arriving at Tech, I was not really sure what I wanted to do.