{"673386":{"#nid":"673386","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Grad Student\u0027s Aerospace Journey Propelled by Exclusive Fellowship","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom a young age, Matteo Giacani exhibited a keen interest in building things, including small planes and rockets. His fascination with scientific subjects like mathematics and physics naturally led him to pursue an education in aerospace engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis passion for aerospace engineering fueled Giacani\u0027s educational journey, which began with his pursuit of a bachelor\u0027s degree at Politecnico di Milano in Milan, Italy. Driven by his ambition for further academic excellence, Giacani\u0027s aspirations extended beyond his undergraduate studies, ultimately leading him to Georgia Tech\u0027s aerospace engineering master\u0027s program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech has one of the best-ranked aerospace engineering programs in the world. My choice was based on the university rankings,\u201d said Giacani.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFall 2023 marked the beginning of Giacani\u2019s graduate journey at Georgia Tech. He also received the exclusive Domenica Rea D\u2019Onofrio Fellowship, which is only awarded to native Italian citizens.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing economically covered helped me focus on my studies, and in Fall 2023, I managed to both start doing some research and take four graduate-level classes where I got all A\u2019s,\u201d said Giacani. \u201cConsidering the rhythm at which I am going, I will be able to graduate in three terms.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile Giacani is thriving in his studies now, adapting to the American academic system posed a challenge for him initially.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing used to the Italian academic system, it was not easy to adapt to the American one with a lot of constant coursework and stress across the term,\u201d said Giacani. \u201cAt first, I got overwhelmed, but working out every day helped me get all the stress out and stay consistent with getting a perfect GPA.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGiacani emphasizes the importance of his daily workouts at Tech\u2019s gym as a crucial aspect of his routine to destress and prepare for the challenges of the next day.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith an open mind toward future opportunities, Giacani positions himself for a promising future in aerospace engineering. He expects to graduate with his master\u2019s after just three terms in August 2024.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFall 2023 marked the beginning of Giacani\u2019s graduate journey at Georgia Tech. He also received the exclusive Domenica Rea D\u2019Onofrio Fellowship, which is only awarded to native Italian citizens.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Fall 2023 marked the beginning of Giacani\u2019s graduate journey at Georgia Tech. 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