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Atlanta, GA | Posted: March 25, 2022
Cassidy Chreene Whittle
Communications Officer
School of Literature, Media, and Communication | School of Modern Languages
cwhittle9@gatech.edu
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Learn more about the undergraduate LMC advisor, Amanda Blocker.
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Amanda BlockerName: Amanda Blocker
Department: School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC)
Title: Academic Advisor
Hometown: Snellville
Alma Mater(s): B.A. in English, Berry College; M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy, Richmont Graduate University
I am the academic advisor for undergraduate LMC students. I work with LMC majors and students with LMC minors. I also provide programmatic support for the M.S. Global Media & Cultures program, a joint degree between LMC and the School of Modern Languages.
My mom taught elementary school throughout my childhood and early adult years, and I loved spending time in her classrooms helping after school. I stumbled into academic advising after I realized that helping my friends plan their schedules in college was actually a real job!
I love strategizing the best ways to support my students. The best parts of advising are helping students achieve their goals, guiding them through their time here at Tech, and getting set up for success in their future endeavors.
I really enjoy working with liberal arts at an Institute most known for STEM. As an English major, albeit many years ago, I understand the value of a liberal arts degree and am so grateful for my experiences.
I met with my first group of FASET orientation students in 2018 and now get to see them graduate — so I think my most memorable moment might just happen at this year’s graduation!
Take advantage of all the exciting opportunities available to you as a student at Georgia Tech. This is a great time in your life to meet new people, explore new challenges, and try out classes, workshops, and internships you may never have considered before.
I am a total book nerd! I love spending time with my book club friends, swapping good books, and talking all about politics and pop culture.
I would totally be a librarian!
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