Tag: Week of Welcome

🌲Trek Through Tech Information!

Trek Through Tech is a week-long scavenger hunt that explores Tech and the different resources that we have to offer! Join in on other fun events happening during Week of Welcome as you investigate clues and compete against other residents to earn prizes!                 

The Scavenger Hunt is hosted on the GooseChase app. 🤳 The hunt begins on August 14th at 8am and runs through August 18th at noon. There are 2145 points total to earn in the hunt. 

Set-Up, Gameplay, & Types of Challenges 

To join the Scavenger Hunt, download GooseChase on your iOS or Android device. New to GooseChase? Review how to get started and use the app here. The game code is X441WK and the name of the hunt is “Trek Through Tech.” Since our Scavenger Hunt is designed for individual play, prizes will be distributed to individuals. However, you can still play with others if you’d like! 

Each clue or “mission” requires you to submit evidence of completion in one of three forms: picture/video, text, or GPS location. Each mission describes an activity for you to complete or a location to go find on campus, and varying amounts of points (as indicated on each mission) are automatically awarded when evidence is submitted. GPS location and text-based evidence are automatically screened for accuracy. Picture/video evidence is automatically awarded points upon submission but will be reviewed for accuracy by a game moderator within 12 hours. Inaccurate submissions will be rejected—and the points earned from the task deducted. Spam photo/video submissions, inappropriate submissions, and any sort of “point farming” (submitting pictures that are obviously illegitimate submissions to earn points quickly) will result in subsequently stricter point deductions. 

You might not know what location each mission is describing right away, and that’s okay! Feel free to use the Internet to aid in your search—we pulled our clues from public information that is easily searchable on various GT websites. 

🎁Prizes

Reward 1: Free T-Shirt đŸ‘•

Collect 1200 points to receive a 100% cotton short sleeve t-shirt! Shirts are available for pick-up at the RHA Office (Matheson 003, across from ECHO) during select times listed on the GooseChase app. Shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis; we have 28 S, 58 M, 80 L, 60 XL, 20 XXL, and 4 3XL T-Shirts. 

Reward 2: 4 Raffle Tickets đŸŽŤ

Participants that complete even more of the scavenger hunt and collect 1600 points will receive 4 digital raffle tickets to allocate across our various prizes! Here is the link to the raffle. 

List of prizes you could win: 

  • GT Blanket 
  • Boba Plush 
  • Squishmallow- Violet 
  • Royal Blue Fjallraven Backpack 
  • Ox Red Fjallraven Backpack 
  • Botanical Collection: Succulent Lego Set X2 
  • Botanical Collection: Bonsai Tree Lego Set X2 
  • Fopett Wireless Keyboard + Mouse (Milk Tea color) 
  • Wireless Suitcase Record Player 
  • Ukelele + Shoulder Strap 
  • Jambo Lava Lamp 
  • Disney Up Lego Set 
  • Table Tennis Set 
  • Locca Premium Boba Kit 
  • 16oz Wide Hydroflask (Lupine color) 
  • Shashibo Magic Cube 
  • Star Galaxy Projector 
  • LED Mini Projector 
  • Wireless Chargin Station with Bedside Lamp 
  • ENO SingleNest Hammock 
  • Bunny Night Light Lamp 

❓Questions or Concerns? 

Any questions or concerns regarding the scavenger hunt can be directed to RHA’s President, Kylie Wentworth, at rha-president@housing.gatech.edu Please email us for accommodation requests or if we can do anything to make you feel more comfortable throughout the event. 

Secret Message 

Looking to complete the first mission in the Scavenger Hunt? The secret message is “grow, lead, unite” (no quotes). 

RHA’s Week of Welcome Events—4 Events, 6 Workshops, & More!

Weather Notice ☔

A number of our events and activities are hosted outdoors. Subsequently, the success of these events is weather dependent, and we may have to cancel or reschedule events due to inclement weather throughout the week. Keep an eye on this page and our Instagram for any event reschedules, and make note of rain plans for certain events below.

Events

Chalk the Walks | Monday, 8/16, 12:00-2:00pm, GT Connector & Sidewalks Across from West Village Lawn

  • Description: It may only be the first week of classes at Tech, but it’s not too early to leave your mark on campus—literally! Come out to the sidewalks next to the West Village and GT Connector lawns to help make campus beautiful while jamming out to some music before the semester picks up. Each attendee will be provided chalk, and we’ll also have snow cones for attendees to enjoy on West Campus and ice cream bars on East Campus.
  • Rain Plan: If this event has to be cancelled due to rain, we’ll push the event back to Wednesday from 12:00-2:00pm—same place, same event, same time, just different dates!

Second Year Backyard Bash | Friday, 8/20, 5:00-7:00pm, Peters Parking Deck

  • Description: Come out to Peters Parking Deck to catch up with your other second year and new transfer friends! We’ll have music, lawn games, and good vibes, along with plenty of food and drinks for you to enjoy as you play games like cornhole, ladder toss, giant connect 4, giant jenga, and more. Be sure to come out early—we’ll have Tiffs Treats, Jeni’s ice cream, and more treats, but only while supplies last. After the event, be sure to catch Avenger Endgame at Bobby Dodd Stadium!
    • UPDATE: Due to this week’s Georgia Tech Post Office shipping delays, we’re unable to purchase Jeni’s ice cream for this event. Jeni’s ships with dry ice and needs to be reliably picked up on the same day that it is delivered; because the Post Office is experiencing delays due to a mechanical fire, we’re unable to ensure that our order of Jeni’s ice cream would be made available for pick-up from the Post Office on time. We’ve purchased Tiffs Treats cookies, brownies, bomb pops, and fruit bars for this event, instead.
  • Rain Plan: Keep an eye on our Instagram for live updates! Rain or not, we’ll have lots of free food to distribute, so you might see us riding around on campus in our GEM Cart passing out food at residence halls if the event is cancelled due to rain.

Artlanta | Saturday, 8/21, 12:00-4:00pm, Tech Green

  • Description: Artlanta’s purpose is to expose students to different art mediums found in Atlanta. Participants will take the art pieces they make during the event back to their residence halls as decorations and memorabilia for the Week of Welcome: Handcrafted Jewelry, Spray Painted Door Decorations, Mini Acrylic Paintings, Decorated Pots with a Plant. Until supplies last!
  • Rain Plan: Meet us in the Exhibition Hall to pick up a to-go bag of craft materials to make decorations anywhere you’d like to!

The Price is Pretty Close | Saturday, 6:30-8:30pm, Ferst Theatre

  • Description: How well do you know the prices of everyday objects? Our on-campus version of the hit show “The Price is Right!” is here to test just that. Be sure to come out to win your share of over $3000 worth or prizes or play our 8ft tall Plinko Board!
  • Note: This event is a game show, with a pre-planned schedule, staging, and more. Doors will close to the event at 7:00pm, and guests are expected to stay through the duration of the show. At check-in, attendees will be able to designate whether or not they’re interested in being game show contestants; we’ll randomly select our game show contestants live on the night of the event from this pool of interested candidates. Whether you’re a contestant on stage with us or an audience member watching the fun happen, you’ll be able to walk away with prizes.
  • Rain Plan: This event is completely indoors!

Workshops

Technology is Your Friend: A Dive Into Tech’s Resources for Success | Tuesday, 8/17, 10:30-11:30am, Instructional Center (IC) 211

So you made it to the Institute – you know, the one with the Technology in Georgia – but what tech resources are available to YOU to ensure YOUR success? In this workshop we’ll dive into a curated list of the thousands of resources available to all Tech students, focusing on the most important as well as the ones no one ever tells you about. From free printing, to registration tools, to checking out a library book, we’ll set you up for success on campus. Not to mention, we’ll also send you home with a list of even more resources and walkthroughs so you can be prepared and strapped with resources when you need them, and can help your fellow yellow jackets to success along the way.

ATL: A City of Music, Arts, Coca Cola, and Tiny Doors | Tuesday, 8/17, 1:30-2:00pm, Howey Physics L1

Between Shaky Knees, Dragon Con, Music Midtown, the Atlanta Film Festival, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Fox Theatre, High Museum of Art, World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, 18 Tiny Doors, Atlanta Pride, Zoo Atlanta, Botanical Gardens, and more, dozens of festivals, museums, and venues call Atlanta home. In this workshop, we’ll run through nearly 100 different places to visit and things to do in Atlanta while also discussing the city’s rich culture, exploring its history, and featuring the best restaurants and eateries off-campus. This is the perfect workshop for students new to Georgia or the city of Atlanta!

Hidden Gems and Secret Spaces on Campus | Wednesday, 8/18, 1:30-2:00pm, Howey Physics L1

Mickey Mouse clocks, bakeries and cafes, nap rooms, foam toilets, cisterns—here’s what they don’t show you on your average campus tour. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the nooks and crannies that students love to study in and the parts of campus beneath your feet and above your head you didn’t know existed. Part fun-fact, part pragmatic introduction to your new favorite secret spot on campus, this is the perfect workshop for students looking to explore Tech’s 400+ acres. (Oh, and speaking of secrets, we’ll also touch on Tech’s oldest and most elusive secret society—the ANAK Society)

Opportunities in Residence Life | Thursday, 8/19, 1:30-2:00pm, Instructional Center (IC) 211

If you want to get paid to live on campus, be a part of the second largest student organization on campus, plan and host events, build community in residence halls, help first-year and upperclassman students acclimate to Tech, or experience the magic and craziness of making a system with nearly 9,000 students run, residence life is for you! In this workshop, we’ll discuss the life of a Resident Assistant (RA), how to become an RA, Hall Councils and the Residence Hall Association (RHA), how you can help plan events in your residence halls and help decide the fate of thousands of dollars worth of funds, student employment opportunities in Housing Area Offices, the National Residence Hall Honorary, and more.

The International’s Guide to Surviving the US | Thursday, 8/19, 3:00-4:00pm, Howey Physics L2

So you finally made it to the “US of A,” my international friend. Are you feeling excited? Worried? Scared? Come and check out this workshop, by international students, for international students! You will hear from people who have lived through the same experiences you will as a new inhabitant of this wild and amazing country. Ask some questions, make new friends, and learn about the most important rule for an international student to know: That we international students have each others’ backs!

Surviving Roommates, Communal Showers, and Laundry | Friday, 8/20, 1:30-2:00pm, Howey Physics L1

Let’s be honest: living with other people and sharing amenities can be challenging, especially if this your first time living in a traditional-styled residence hall. In this workshop, we’ll discuss navigating roommate conflict, must-have conversations on everything from masturbation and sex to sleep and room temperature, living on a floor with 40 other college students, taking care of common maintenance issues, and, yes, doing laundry. We’ll also briefly talk about upperclassman apartments and what living on campus looks like after your first year at Tech.

Tabling

Members of our Executive Board will be tabling around campus throughout the week. Come say hello, learn more about RHA, our upcoming events and activities throughout the week, and how to become a Hall Council Officer! We’ll have free RHA merchandise at each tabling session:

  • RHA Stickers—we have a brand new collection of 7 stickers, featuring residential locations around campus, the Ramblin Rec, and more!
  • Color Changing Cups—when these cups get cold, they turn from frosted clear color to a vibrant red, orange, blue, or green!
  • Keypers—these silicone phone wallets have room for you to store your Buzzcard AND your room key!

Come grab swag at the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday, 8/17, 11:30am-12:30pm — East Campus, right outside of Brittain dining hall cancelled due to rain
  • Tuesday, 8/17, 5:30-6:30pm — West Campus, right outside of the “Taste of Tech Square” dining event bus pick-up location at West Village
  • Wednesday, 8/18, 3:30-4:30pm — Tech Green
  • Wednesday, 8/18, 6:00-7:00pm — Folk/Caldwell Courtyard, right near the entrance to West Village North Avenue Dining (location change!)

Other Happenings

Be sure to check out these other offerings during Week of Welcome:

  • Vaccine Clinics—Be sure to read this short post, summarizing all you need to know about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities throughout the week.
  • Green Goodbyes—Green Good(Buys) is a no-cost market of clothing, small appliances, and other essentials for your residence hall, all of which were donated during last Spring’s Housing move-out. Our hope is you’ll find something useful and reduce the overall materials purchased and thrown away in our residence halls each year. We look forward to seeing you there, at the Kendeda Building from 12:00-5:00pm on Sunday, August 15.

RHA Executive Board members will also be volunteering at the following events. Be sure to say hi if you see us!

  • Yellow Jacket MegaMixer
  • Taste of Tech Square—Party Bus Trivia
  • West Village Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Get Vaccinated! Week of Welcome Vaccine Clinics 👨‍⚕️

Stamps Health Services is hosting a series of vaccine clinics during Week of Welcome to help vaccinate incoming and returning students who are not yet vaccinated and are interested in receiving a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine! To learn more, visit health.gatech.edu, and to schedule your appointment today, visit mytest.gatech.edu.

Routine surveillance testing is also available throughout the entirety of Week of Welcome, and all students may participate in testing regardless of vaccination status. To view testing information, visit health.gatech.edu/coronavirus/testing. Self isolation housing is also available, by request, and can be explored more at housing.gatech.edu/super-block/827.