Emerson is a magical school filled with people that are super-accepting in one of the most magical cities in the world. Unfairly stereotyped as a hipster school, it's surprising how many Emerson kids break the supposed stereotype. If you have a passion, this is the place to pursue it.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Put something on your app that isn't necessarily academic. I got in with a 3.29 GPA and wrote my essay on how Hermione Granger inspired me as a person. They are interested in you as a person, not as a name with an SAT/ACT score and a GPA!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Classes can be hard if you seek out the hard classes. If classes are hard, they are always rewarding in some form by being really interesting. Otherwise the workload isn't bad (the staff at Emerson wants you to pursue your passions in AND out of the classroom).
Describe the dorm life at your college.
It really depends on the building you're in. Little Building is a bit too 'old' for some snooty people and communal showers/bathrooms suck, but it's not too bad. Paramount is really far away from the other three buildings. Piano Row is regarded as the best for its cafe, large gym, and being a relatively modern building, it doesn't creep out people as much. Colonial is supposedly nice and quiet (it houses only 70 people) and has the mail room that you'll be heading to when you need packages.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
On-campus dining is a bit wibbly-wobbly. The Dining Hall is a buffet and while most of the time there are good items in the 'home cooking' section, sometimes there will be nothing exciting in the rotation. You can make requests via the comment board though. There's also the Max in Piano Row which serves pretty good burgers n' fries, Emerson's Cafe (the Starbucks clone with some yummy sammiches), and Paramount Cafe (which I've been told is good). The Dunkin Donuts that has a door leading into the Little Building is not affiliated with Emerson, so don't try to use your BoardBucks there. Offcampus dining is good because it's Boston, but it can get pricey real quick. In the middle of the buildings we have an alleyway that leads to City Place, which is its own food court that has fairly cheap-ish prices on food.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Go to the oldest park in the nation, the Common, which is across the street.
Go to Loew's Theater across the street.
Chinatown is fun with a group of people (not at night). It's located across the street.
Right across from the T so you can go anywhere in the city quickly.
Take the Freedom Trail on Boston.
Shop on Newbury Street and at Fanueil Hall.
Help lost tourists when you get to know the city! Be a nice Bostonian.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It's pricey, but Emerson is a well-respected school. Unfortunately there's not a whole lot of financial aid (especially if you didn't get a scholarship). The years you spend here will make your career, though.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Motivated students, people who are passionate about what they do. If you don't know what you don't want to do, don't spend a bunch of money going here.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is a club here for everyone. We even have a fierce Quidditch team.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We have like, one or two Greek orgs? You hardly ever see them around unless it's at the Org Fair or one of their rare fliers.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Be smart. Don't text and walk. Look alert. Look confident. Look discretely over your shoulder now and then. Boston is safe but crime does happen. Just don't be in the Common at night and generally keep your evening walks to groups and stop around 6 to be safe.
Emerson is a magical school filled with people that are super-accepting in one of the most magical cities in the world. Unfairly stereotyped as a hipster school, it's surprising how many Emerson kids break the supposed stereotype. If you have a passion, this is the place to pursue it.
Put something on your app that isn't necessarily academic. I got in with a 3.29 GPA and wrote my essay on how Hermione Granger inspired me as a person. They are interested in you as a person, not as a name with an SAT/ACT score and a GPA!
Classes can be hard if you seek out the hard classes. If classes are hard, they are always rewarding in some form by being really interesting. Otherwise the workload isn't bad (the staff at Emerson wants you to pursue your passions in AND out of the classroom).
It really depends on the building you're in. Little Building is a bit too 'old' for some snooty people and communal showers/bathrooms suck, but it's not too bad. Paramount is really far away from the other three buildings. Piano Row is regarded as the best for its cafe, large gym, and being a relatively modern building, it doesn't creep out people as much. Colonial is supposedly nice and quiet (it houses only 70 people) and has the mail room that you'll be heading to when you need packages.
On-campus dining is a bit wibbly-wobbly. The Dining Hall is a buffet and while most of the time there are good items in the 'home cooking' section, sometimes there will be nothing exciting in the rotation. You can make requests via the comment board though. There's also the Max in Piano Row which serves pretty good burgers n' fries, Emerson's Cafe (the Starbucks clone with some yummy sammiches), and Paramount Cafe (which I've been told is good). The Dunkin Donuts that has a door leading into the Little Building is not affiliated with Emerson, so don't try to use your BoardBucks there. Offcampus dining is good because it's Boston, but it can get pricey real quick. In the middle of the buildings we have an alleyway that leads to City Place, which is its own food court that has fairly cheap-ish prices on food.
Go to the oldest park in the nation, the Common, which is across the street. Go to Loew's Theater across the street. Chinatown is fun with a group of people (not at night). It's located across the street. Right across from the T so you can go anywhere in the city quickly. Take the Freedom Trail on Boston. Shop on Newbury Street and at Fanueil Hall. Help lost tourists when you get to know the city! Be a nice Bostonian.
It's pricey, but Emerson is a well-respected school. Unfortunately there's not a whole lot of financial aid (especially if you didn't get a scholarship). The years you spend here will make your career, though.
Motivated students, people who are passionate about what they do. If you don't know what you don't want to do, don't spend a bunch of money going here.
There is a club here for everyone. We even have a fierce Quidditch team.
We have like, one or two Greek orgs? You hardly ever see them around unless it's at the Org Fair or one of their rare fliers.
Be smart. Don't text and walk. Look alert. Look confident. Look discretely over your shoulder now and then. Boston is safe but crime does happen. Just don't be in the Common at night and generally keep your evening walks to groups and stop around 6 to be safe.