Become a Host for Connect with Tech 2012-2013 School Year!
Join the Connect with Tech overnight visitation program for high school seniors and enhance your leadership skills! As a host, you’ll welcome future students onto campus, help them experience academic and social life, and guide them through classes and campus tours. Sessions are held in the Fall (September to November) and Spring (February to April). Ideal candidates should have a minimum 2.3 GPA, reside on campus, and love Georgia Tech. Applications are open now, due by September 5th. Be part of shaping the future of Tech!
Become a Host for Connect with Tech 2012-2013 School Year!
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Connect with Tech Apply now to become a host for the 2012-2013 school year!
What is Connect with Tech? • Overnight visitation program for high school seniors • Fall sessions for all seniors • September 23-24 • October 21-22 • November 18-19 • Spring sessions for admitted freshmen • February 17-18 • March 10-11 • April 7-8 • Students hosted by you overnight on campus • Students attend classes • Campus tours • Experience social and academic life
Why should you get involved? • Take part in the college decision process of potential Tech students • Meet new people • Become more involved on campus • Learn peer mentoring and leadership skills • Have fun!
What to expect as a host… • Sessions will take place Sunday afternoon through Monday morning • Choose to host at least 2 of 3 sessions each semester • Host at least one student per session • Attend program events with recruit • Attend training September 16th • Attend at least 2 additional topic based trainings each semester
A Typical Session • Sunday • Hosts arrive to help set up at 1 pm • Check- in for families begins around 2 pm Sunday • Campus tours • Mandatory Host/Recruit meeting • Free Dinner in the dining halls with your student • Social • After Social Socials! • Monday • Breakfast • Academic and information sessions • Students Attend classes and lab tours
Eligibility • Good academic (min. 2.3) and behavioral standing with the institute • Must live on campus in a dorm, apartment, or Greek house
Application Process • Applications available now! Due September 5th!! • Interviews September 10-12 • New Hosts notified by September 13th • Host training September 16th 10 am-3 pm • Additional topic training opportunities • Fall and Spring sessions
What are we looking for? • A love of GT! • Willingness to share experiences and your room • Smiling faces with a friendly helpful attitude • A commitment to the weekends you choose to host • A variety of majors • In-state and out of state hosts
