{"614630":{"#nid":"614630","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Getting to Know Georgia Tech: Sara Jensen","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith over 15,000 undergraduate students, six colleges, and more than 30 majors, the Georgia Tech community is a large and unique group.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMeet Sara Jensen \u0026ndash; B.S. Business Administration, Spanish Minor, Class of 2021\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHometown \u0026ndash; Valdosta, Georgia\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EWhat made you choose to attend Georgia Tech?\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI chose to attend Georgia Tech because when I visited, I loved the environment of people. It was clear to me that everyone was hardworking, down-to-earth, and talented in so many ways. I also knew I wanted to be a business major, and Scheller is ranked the No. 1 best undergraduate business school in Georgia and No. 11 in the country according to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/poetsandquantsforundergrads.com\/\u0022\u003EPoets \u0026amp; Quants for Undergrads\u003C\/a\u003E 2017.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EWhat do you enjoy about your major?\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst, Scheller is such a great environment. All the students are so talented, involved, and motivated. The environment is encouraging but challenging, which helps to prepare students for future jobs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI also love that business majors are required to take the introductory classes for each concentration. This provides students with a strong knowledge of the different aspects of business, which is vital for success. Also, in taking various types of business classes, I will have a better idea of what I want to do in my career.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELastly, the professors and advisors are amazing. They are very approachable and welcoming to all students and try to help us succeed.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EWhat organizations are you involved with on campus?\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI am the sophomore advisor for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/orgsync.com\/147412\/chapter\u0022\u003EFreShGA\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026ndash; a freshman leadership organization that focuses on developing the leadership skills of a group of first-year students, fostering friendships, and creating memories that last well beyond your first year.\u0026nbsp; I am also a member of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/orgsync.com\/136152\/chapter\u0022\u003ESociety of Women in Business\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/orgsync.com\/137015\/chapter\u0022\u003ECatholic Student Organization.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EWhat do you like about Atlanta?\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI love that there is a good mix of city and nature. I love walking around Piedmont Park or doing outdoor activities, but I also love that there are a lot of restaurants, concerts, and different options that you don\u0026#39;t have in a smaller town.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERead more about students from other majors \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/features\/getting-know-georgia-tech\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith over 15,000 undergraduate students, six colleges, and more than 30 majors, the Georgia Tech community is a large and unique group. Meet Sara Jensen \u0026ndash; B.S. Business Administration, Spanish Minor, Class of 2021\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Meet Sara Jensen \u2013 B.S. 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