{"655641":{"#nid":"655641","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Student Spotlight: Meet HSOC Fifth-Year Jensen Fitzgibbon","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EName:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Jensen Fitzgibbon\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHometown:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Newnan, GA\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDegree program:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EFifth-year double-major in\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hsoc.gatech.edu\/undergraduate\/major\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHistory, Technology, and Society\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/academics\/degrees\/bachelors\/business-administration-bs\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBusiness Administration\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with a concentration in Strategy and Innovation\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFavorite class:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ETie between HTS 2101 \u0026ndash; Research Methods with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hsoc.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/daniel-amsterdam\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. Amsterdam\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and MGT 4450 \u0026ndash; Project Management with Instructor Richard Sapp, PMP, because both taught me so many practical skills I use in my personal and professional work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFavorite professor:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Dr. Daniel Amsterdam\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInternships\/clubs:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Business Innovation Intern with Stacy\u0026rsquo;s Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA, worked as a Student Assistant in the College of Design Dean\u0026rsquo;s Office and Business Office, worked as a Research Assistant in the School of History and Sociology on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hsoc.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/todd-michney\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. Todd Michney\u0026rsquo;s\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;research project,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mbacareers.scheller.gatech.edu\/organizations\/strategy-and-innovation-club\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStrategy and Innovation Club\u003C\/a\u003E, past member of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/wreckless\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWreckless\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\/student-sustainability-advisory-council\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent Sustainability Advisory Council\u003C\/a\u003E, volunteer with Newnan High School\u0026rsquo;s Student-Veteran Connect Program and Beaver Pond Sporting Club\u0026rsquo;s Enduring Gratitude Veteran Program\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Why did you choose Georgia Tech?\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMy family has been lifelong fans of Georgia Tech sports and admirers of the amazing research and knowledge that comes out of the institution. I was so set on Georgia Tech that I applied early to only Georgia Tech and one safety school that I would hear my decisions back early enough to apply elsewhere if I truly had to. I am so glad I did not have to.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Who or what inspired you to study history, technology, and society?\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMy history teachers from high school like Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Henderson, Mr. Quesinberry, and Mr. Weidert were the biggest inspiration. They were always so enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and interacting with history that I could not help but be super interested too.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. What\u0026rsquo;s the coolest research\/project\/initiative\/event you\u0026rsquo;ve worked on here?\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI really enjoyed the research project from my research methods class with Dr. Amsterdam, in which we studied the history of MARTA and the sociological reasons behind MARTA\u0026rsquo;s challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThen, I got to tie what I learned through that group research into personal research about employer incentives to promote public transportation. I was able to include my parents in it since they have had much experience with public transport, including\u0026nbsp;the good: utilizing public transportation to commute to work and excel because of it, and the bad: not having any commute options other than a car, yet creatively coming up with a hybrid work structure (before it was required because of COVID) that again helped to excel at work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI really enjoyed this project because of my families\u0026rsquo; personal touch with public transportation and my passion for sustainability.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. What was the biggest challenge you\u0026#39;ve faced at Georgia Tech, and how did you overcome it?\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe most prevalent challenge I\u0026#39;ve faced at Georgia Tech is simply the cost of earning my degrees. Even for in-state attendance, it\u0026#39;s expensive to get the most of the Georgia Tech experience. I,\u0026nbsp;nor my parents,\u0026nbsp;have that amount of cash lying around to pay out of pocket for it. The expense, however, is worth the outcome.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has one of the highest returns on investment for your degree(s) because of the thorough and practical skills education. On top of that, Tech even offers\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oue.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-offer-new-course-promoting-personal-finance-literacy\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ea personal finance course\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that educated me on the same money management practices that saved NFL players from bankruptcy. It allowed me to come up with a plan to pay off my student loans in less than five years after graduation while growing my savings and investments funds.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. What is your proudest achievement from your time at Georgia Tech so far?\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI\u0026rsquo;m honestly most proud for holding \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gafutures.org\/hope-state-aid-programs\/hope-zell-miller-scholarships\/\u0022\u003EHOPE\/ZELL\u003C\/a\u003E throughout my entire time at Georgia Tech until I maxed out of hours.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. What is the biggest change you see in yourself now from when you arrived?\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI find actions to be worth more than words. Throughout my time at Georgia Tech in areas like roommates, classes, internships, among other areas, so much talk was had about getting this done and doing that, but hardly anything would come of the talk. The times where I was and still am most happy is when the talk turns into action. I find using the knowledge I have learned from my classes and other experiences while at Georgia Tech to be very fulfilling and has led me to more opportunities to practice what I preach.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. What is your #1 piece of advice for incoming students in the School of History and Sociology?\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMake personal connections with your professors! They have super helpful advice on how to handle the school\/work\/life balance because they have:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBeen there before\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAre currently teaching you\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EReally have the best intentions of helping you succeed during and after your time at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWithout talking to my professors and getting advice, I probably wouldn\u0026#39;t be graduating come May 2022 as well set as I am.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. What\u0026rsquo;s your biggest, craziest goal after you graduate (aka how do you want to change the world)?\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI aspire to open a small business in\/around Atlanta retailing products, such as plants and associated accessories, produce, kitchen gadgets geared towards natural preservation to reduce food waste and increase food taste, among other things, that are in line with a more sustainable, in tune with the Earth, and ethical lifestyle.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThank you for sharing your experience, Jensen!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out more student spotlights with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hsoc.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/654416\/student-spotlight-meet-hsoc-fourth-year-micah-maxie\u0022\u003EMicah Maxie\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hsoc.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/652289\/undergraduate-hsoc-society-president-katie-marchese\u0022\u003EKatie Marchese\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hsoc.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/651269\/undergraduate-meet-hsoc-fourth-year-yihua\u0022\u003EYihua Xu\u003C\/a\u003E for insight into what it\u0026#39;s like to pursue a degree in the School of History and Sociology. Then, stay tuned on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/History-and-Sociology-at-Georgia-Tech-271067704485\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 tabindex=\u0022-1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/hsoc-gatech\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 tabindex=\u0022-1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELinkedIn\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/techhsoc\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 tabindex=\u0022-1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/twitter.com\/techhsoc\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 tabindex=\u0022-1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for new student, faculty, and alumni spotlights every month!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Fitzgibbon, a fifth-year double-major in History, Technology, and Society and Business Administration, shares her research experience, goals, advice, and more!"}],"uid":"35766","created_gmt":"2022-02-21 18:56:53","changed_gmt":"2022-02-24 14:27:53","author":"dminardi3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-02-21T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-02-21T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"655643":{"id":"655643","type":"image","title":"Jensen Fitzgibbon","body":null,"created":"1645471133","gmt_created":"2022-02-21 19:18:53","changed":"1645471133","gmt_changed":"2022-02-21 19:18:53","alt":"graphic with Jensen\u0027s headshot and text reading \u0022student spotlight Jensen Fitzgibbon\u0022","file":{"fid":"248569","name":"16 x 9 Aspect Ratio (3200 x 1800 px) (15).png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/16%20x%209%20Aspect%20Ratio%20%283200%20x%201800%20px%29%20%2815%29.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/16%20x%209%20Aspect%20Ratio%20%283200%20x%201800%20px%29%20%2815%29.png","mime":"image\/png","size":3742935,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/16%20x%209%20Aspect%20Ratio%20%283200%20x%201800%20px%29%20%2815%29.png?itok=23UOrogT"}}},"media_ids":["655643"],"groups":[{"id":"1288","name":"School of History and Sociology"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDi Minardi\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003Edi.minardi@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["dminardi3@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}