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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Meeting a great Hokie
By Erika, a junior in the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
Major: sociology
Minor: psychology
I have had many outstanding experiences here at Virginia Tech. So far the most memorable is when I got Frank Beamer's autograph.
This summer my family came down to help me move into my new apartment (of course they came down early to spend extra time with me!). The morning of the move we went to grab some breakfast at Famous Anthony’s, which is amazing by the way. While waiting for our food, my mom says, “Is that the coach for VT?” I was in complete shock that she even knew VT's football coach and I preceded to say, “Oh my god, yes it is!”
After contemplating if we should go over and talk to him, or leave him be because he is a normal person and probably just wants to eat his breakfast in peace, my grandmother got up and walked over to his table. She introduced herself and told Coach Beamer that I was a student at VT. By the end of it all, my entire family was at his table talking to him. He and his wife are wonderful people. Coach Beamer gave us all personal autographs. It was so awesome. I now have his autograph framed on my desk to remind me of the day I met one of the greatest HOKIES ever.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Who is a transfer student?
This year approximately 1,000 transfer students accepted Virginia Tech's offer of admission and became Hokies. To be considered a transfer student at Virginia Tech, you need to have graduated from high school and completed 12 or more credits at another college or university.
Even with more than 30,000 full-time students, Virginia Tech has a 16:1 student to faculty ratio. Our main campus consists of more than 125 buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport. Virginia Tech is ranked 42nd in university research in the United States. We offer more than 70 majors and minors within seven colleges. We also offer research opportunities for undergraduates.
In addition, we truly believe that learning is not just reserved for inside the classroom. We have more than 600 student clubs and organizations. Oh, and our motto, Ut Prosim (That I may serve), allows one the occasional privilege to do some community service (not like when you toilet papered the gym in high school and had to give up your weekend to undo your artwork – this is the good, fun kind of community service).
In addition to great students and academics, our campus has great food. Award-winning food in fact! The Princeton Review's Best 371 Colleges ranked Tech third in the nation in its "Best Campus Food" category.
Now if you are into sports, you should check out recreation and intramural sports. Also, you really need to experience a football game at Lane Stadium. Once you do, the Metallica song, Enter Sandman, will hold a new meaning for you! Check out this year's football schedule:
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