Hello from grad school!
It’s been about a month since I’ve arrived, and it’s just been a whirlwind. I’ve settled in for the most part but the first few weeks, my head overflowing with new ideas, theory, and new names. Here are a few observations I’ve made:
* Atlanta IS NOT NYC (well duh). You need wheels to get anywhere. I felt crippled by my inability to get anywhere1, so I walked 40 minutes to the nearest bike shop to get a bike2. Also, the streets change names in the middle of intersections. I, Amy Cheng, a native New Yorker, is not ashamed to admit that I’ve gotten lost a few times and either had to call someone for help or turn back. But it’s not all bad, the South has its charm (and a few good local breweries). I am entranced by the thunderstorms down here. The skies flash purple. ALSO, the hushpuppies are excellent.
* It is true that there are way more guys here at Georgia Tech than there are girls, a total reversal from Vassar, my undergrad alma matter. BUT it’s not like I’m having a field day here either. The stereotype of the awkward, pasty-faced, nerd, with the horrendous fashion sense holds true too. Not that I really mind or am repulsed by it, but if I smile and make polite smalltalk, I do not want to hear you whine about not meeting any girls3. MAJOR TURN OFF.
* Not that I have time for boys or for exploring Atlanta4 because I have graduate work to do. Some days it hardly feels like work at all because I’m studying and research stuff I’m interested in. The work is slowly overwhelming me though.
I will document all my work of course and will probably post stuff here or on Twitter. BTW, I’m taking a project studio and here are some robot ideas I’ve had to come up with for class tomorrow:
And here is my digital notebook for that class if you’re interested.
One comment.
.tiff said:
Adventures in Grad School! I love it.