Tech: Uncensored

Chemistry Shot Glass Set

Besides the alcohol, Georgia Tech is also known for the outstanding number
of scholars that call it home. They are renowned for the dedication to their
education and required core classes include Physics, Calculus, and, of course,
Chemistry. Admission to the school is very selective as most prospective
students are at the top of their graduating class. Stress is common on campus
and is usually brought on by the all-nighters and unrealistic amount of
assignments given to the students. What makes this artifact truly curious is
the fact that it embodies the essence of Tech life into four shot glasses. The
set features four beakers and test tubes in translucent red, yellow, blue, and
purple. They come in varying shapes and sizes and include measurements
along the side to measure liquid intake.

Collection of Bad Tests/Quizzes

Let’s be honest. During our time at Tech there are a number of tests that we
haven’t done our best on. But, hey, we’re only human and the classes here are
challenging. These are a few test and quizzes that students were kind enough
to submit, revealing just how hard it is to do well in class. Uncensored and
honest, this exhibit takes a peek into the real side of Georgia Tech. As you take
a closer look at the tests, do you think the questions are impossibly hard? Or,
perhaps, did the student not study hard enough? Surely you can remember a
test of your own that you’re not particularly proud of. Think back to how you
felt while taking the test. Were you apprehensive or were you almost certain
that you performed well? Either way, don’t worry. We understand and you’re
not alone.

Sleeping Student

The sleeping student: this is the true image of either a very hard-working
student or a complete slack off. From first glance, it’s hard to discover which
one of the categories the dormant student falls under. One thing's for sure,
it almost never goes unnoticed. Watching a person sleeping in class is a true
marvel. According to ezinearticles.com, students will sleep in class because
of one of four reasons: the teachers aren’t engaging the student in class, the
student finds the subject boring, the teacher has a very monotonous voice, or
monkey see, monkey do. Whatever the reason might be, many tend to find a
sleeping person in class disturbing. I mean, why not just sleep at your dorm?
It's far more comfortable anyways.

Magic Bank

This curiosity is a "Magic Bank" that uses the power of Optical illusions
to shrink your coins into a fraction of their original size. To remove your
change, you simply open up a slider on the bottom and your money comes
out, magically transformed to its original size. The illusion of the bank makes
it an interesting novelty, but it can also be used as a deeper analogy for
Georgia Tech. As a high school student who is looking to go to Tech, the money
that they will pay the institute, represented by the bank, seems like it will
be a terrific value. Once that student enrolls, their money seems to shrink.
However, when you graduate and apply for a job, the money that you spent on
your education returns to its full value and over the course of your lifetime,
your degree will be significantly more valuable than your initial investment.
The bank is just a toy, but it can be a statement for so much more about life, it
all depends on how you perceive it.

Caffeine Consumption

Georgia Tech is a hard school. This is not only because the subject matters we
have to learn are difficult to master, but also because of the sheer amount of
work we have to do as well. Every student at Tech knows that crushing feeling
when the sun starts to set and the to-do list is still a mile long. While some
of us might shrug and go to bed anyways, most of us turn to the coffee pot to
help us through those long nights. Caffeine is popularly consumed in colas,
coffee, tea, and chocolate. Most people who consume caffeine as often as Tech
students, develop a tolerance and wind up needing large amounts to function.
This effect can be widely observed on campus.