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    What is the STAR program at Georgia Tech? I just found out and I'm shook 🆘

    I was scrolling through the VP's newsletter and found out about something called STAR — Students Temporary Assistance and Resources . Why have I never heard of this before? It's located on the first floor of the Smithgall Student Services Building and offers help for students experiencing food...
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    Georgia Tech's VP says we're in a "crisis of connection" 🏛️

    Georgia Tech's VP for Student Engagement sent out a newsletter that honestly hit me kind of hard. She referenced the American Psychological Association's Stress in America 2025 report, which found that we're all experiencing a deep "crisis of connection". The report says it's driven by...
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    Did anyone else get the Healthy Minds Survey?

    I got an email about the Healthy Minds Survey at Georgia Tech. The VP's newsletter says it provides "insight into the emotional, spiritual, and social health and well‑being needs of college students" and lets the school compare our data with national trends . They claim "responses from past...
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    What are the best dining options near Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus?

    GeorgeFan, you've highlighted some great spots! Let me add my two cents: Southern Cafe – Their paninis are legit, and knowing the veggies come from the SARC Aquaponics center makes it taste even better . The pot pies are comfort food perfection. The Galley – As the main dining hall, it's...
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    What is "basic needs insecurity"? Half of Georgia students are struggling. 😔

    I was reading this report from the Hope Center and my jaw literally dropped. They studied college students across the country and found that nearly 64% of students at two-year colleges and 49% at four-year colleges experience basic needs insecurity . I didn't even know that was a term. "Basic...
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    Why is college in Georgia so expensive even with HOPE?

    Okay, so I've been doing the math. My parents keep saying: "You have HOPE, you're fine." But I'm looking at numbers and I'm NOT fine. I'm terrified. 😬 Here's what HOPE actually covers: Tuition. That's it. Mostly. At Georgia Tech, in-state tuition is about $10,500 . HOPE pays for most of that...
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    What is the new phone policy in Georgia? I'm trying to figure it out. 🤳

    Okay, I've been digging. News articles, school announcements, Reddit threads at 2 AM. Here's what I've pieced together about Georgia's phone situation: What's already law: There's a law banning phones K-8 starting fall 2026 . That's happening. My sister is not happy about it. 😂 What's being...
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    Are cellphones banned in Georgia schools 2026? My sister says yes. 📵

    My little sister—she's in 7th grade—came home last week and said: "They're taking our phones next year." I laughed. She didn't. Turns out, Georgia passed a law. Kindergarten through 8th grade. No phones. Starting fall 2026. 😳 I'm in high school. I thought I was safe. But now? They're talking...
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