Classes, Museums, and the Cheesecake Factory
Hey Y’all! My name is Tytianna Harshaw but I usually go by Ty, although Tytianna is fine as well. I am a third year History and Sociology (HTS) student who recently changed my major from biology this March.
My summer consisted of taking two classes that are required for my major: Intro to Sociology and History of the Vietnam War. I also interned for the Operations Team with the Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) at GT, frequently visited the Center for Civil and Human Rights, and worked as a host at the Cheesecake Factory at Lenox. This fall, I will be capturing current and historical events as well as my wonderful HTS classes.
First Day at the Office of Undergraduate Admission with a New Position
I have worked at the OUA since 2016, but on my first day as an Operations Intern, this welcoming gift awaited me. This gesture was symbolic of the care this office has for me. It was a thoughtful way to thank me in advance for my help with processing transcripts, utilizing Slate and Banner databases, and completing numerous critical tasks for my supervisor. I will continue with this job until I graduate in 2020.
The Center for Civil and Human Rights (Atlanta, GA)
Not only does this center entail the Civil Rights Movement in America, it also hosts various panels and events throughout the month pertaining to civil rights and social justice. Below is a picture of the beautiful monument that is adjacent to the entrance. Following is a picture of my idol, the Honorable Leah Ward Sears who accepted her Martin Luther King Jr. award for preserving his mission and continuing the tenants of his dream. Justice Sears served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia — making her the first African American female Chief Justice in the United States.
The Cheesecake Factory (CCF)
Before I even began hosting at the CCF this June, it was my all-time favorite restaurant. I loved it even more once I was eligible for discounts as an employee (yum)! The CCF is an exciting place to work and as the busiest CCF in this region, weekends are always hectic and demanding. Overall, it is a relatively flexible job with amazing landscape and design and delectable meals. Below is my plate from dinner with my mother featuring the Chicken Madeira.
Ultimately, I am a very busy lady who tends to never give myself a break. I have an affinity for history and sociology and look forward to updating you about my Race and Ethnicity class with top notch professors Willie Pearson and Kera Allen. Additionally, the fight and struggle for civil and human rights— especially health equity, education, and criminal rights—will always be a priority of mine. Don’t be surprised if you see me smoothly broadcasting my progression through French 1001; I may even study in Senegal this summer. Feel free to contact me with questions, comments, resources, and ideas. Good luck this semester!
