It's really not that dangerous!

The biggest stereotype about Georgia Tech in my opinion is the safety issue. People always make it seem as if Tech's campus is extremely dangerous because it is located right in the heart of Atlanta. They also make it seem as if you are putting yourself in extreme danger the second you step off of campus. Although Atlanta is not the safest city, what city doesn't have crime? Robberies, shootings and stabbings sadly occur at many schools, even schools that are thought to have the most safety and prestige. When people are robbed on campus or at surrounding schools, it is always blown out of proportion. Many of these students that are robbed set themselves up. It is common sense that you should not walk all around campus and through dark pathways with your laptop, iphone and a wallet full of cash at 4 a.m. Situations such as these can be avoided by utilizing Tech's resources such as the Stingerette. In addition, the Georgia Tech police are always around. While there is only so much they can do, they are always pretty informed about instances that occur on campus. Also, certain neighborhoods around Tech's campus are known to be particularly dangerous. Certain precautions should be taken while in these neighborhoods. Tech's campus is pretty safe as long as you make wise decisions.
Every city has crime and there are always precautions that can be taken to avoid it to the best of your ability. I am from Baltimore, which is another city that is particularly known for its high crime rate. While the city does have this reputation and there are statistics to defend it, it is not as bad as it seems. There are things you can do to ensure your safety and you will never even have to worry about finding yourself in a bad situation. Word of mouth as well as the media make Atlanta seem so much more dangerous. The media adds to this stereotype and convinces people that the city is worse than it really is.
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--DaNae