I went to Tech for the graduate school in 1997. I ...

I went to Tech for the graduate school in 1997. I came directly from Beijing, a large and crowded city, to Blacksburg, a small town of some 43,000 residents, most of whom are Tech students and employees. It was a major shock to me. But it was a good shock. I really enjoyed the friendly environment and southern genteel hospitality. I began to enjoy the solitude. Academic training was rigorous. Technology infrastructure was superb. Library was top notch. Given another chance, I would not hesitate to go back again.