Hope Brown was born in Birmingham, Ala., but moved to Cincinnati at a very young age. She graduated from The Seven Hills School, where she was involved in numerous clubs and activities and was an honor roll student. Brown received a scholarship from the Georgia Tech Black Alumni Organization.
What’s your major?
Chemical and biomolecular engineering.
Where are you living on campus?
I am on east campus in the Field honors dorm.
What extracurricular activities are you pursuing?
I have become involved in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Engineers Without Borders, Society of Women Engineers and the African-American Student Union.
What has been your greatest accomplishment in life so far?
Achieving so much while I was in high school.
What has been the biggest surprise at Tech?
How difficult the classes are.
How have your parents handled your departure from home?
They are coping with my absence. They spend a lot more time together now than before.
What’s the hardest part about life at Tech?
The classes and the style of teaching can be at times difficult.
What do you plan to do after earning your bachelor’s degree?
I intend to work while possibly earning my master’s.
What do you hope to accomplish while at Tech?
I hope to become involved in the Georgia Tech community while maintaining a good GPA.
What’s your favorite class so far?
GT 1000.
What’s your favorite place on campus?
Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Where’s your favorite place to eat on or around campus?
Woody’s.
Are you following Tech sports?
I love Tech sports. I follow the football team and the basketball team.
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