emory is very challenging for students of all majors, especially for pre-med and pre-business students. it has a beautiful campus and there are several research opportunities and opportunities to connect with faculty. however, while the campus is diverse, the various racial groups on campus are very segregated and there is not much mingling between greeks and non-greeks.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
spend more time studying then you do partying. do not spread yourself too thin with extracurriculars. remember that you are in college for academics, and socializing second. also do not get too distracted with all the activities and events going on campus; get the free food and leave so you can get back to studying.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
i was a neuroscience major and pre-med, and academics at emory were definitely challenging. take as many classes outside of your major as possible to gain a well rounded education. there are some professors in the *ahem* chemistry department who try to purposefully fail students with the difficulty of their exams. if you're interested in taking the pre-med track, i highly suggest you take ap chem, ap physics, and ap biology and do well in these courses (get a 5) or you will find emory to be very challenging. also, spend 3/4 of your weekends at the library and party once a month if you really want to be successful. trust me. if you're not pre-med or pre-business, emory will be a breeze! :)
Describe the dorm life at your college.
it is inevitable you will live with someone who is dirtier and messier than you (or perhaps you'll be that person to someone else). it can get noisy but hopefully you have a resident advisor who actually reinforces quiet hours (unlike the m.i.a. resident advisor i had freshman year). the study lounges are a trap and look nice and studious, but everyone eventually ends up distracting each other. just haul your butt to the library, find a quiet cubicle in the stacks, turn off your phone and don't leave until you're finished studying. i don't know anyone who wasn't able to get housing, but juniors and seniors usually live off campus because it is cheaper and i highly recommend you move off campus as soon as possible to save money, but freshmen and sophomores have to live on campus.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
emory dining definitely improved over the 4 years that i was there. you can either buy food through meal plans or put money on your emory card (dooley dollars) or buy food with cash/debit/credit. they have all types of cuisine from vietnamese, chinese and mexican food to burgers and fries, salad and pasta bars, smoothie and coffee shops and the duc (the cafeteria) has vegan and gluten free options.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
frat row is the place to party freshmen year (unless a frat has been suspended or kicked off for hazing). wonderful wednesday is a great way to see all the different organizations on campus and to socialize with friends between classes. there is a spring and fall concert every year.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
i graduated with a degree in neuroscience and behavioral biology, and i thought it would be easy to get a good paying job after college, but bachelor's of science degrees are literally bs! the only way to get a decent job is to keep going to school and get a master's or doctorate (md, phd) degree, which is what most students end up doing. but in the long run, i have found that having "emory" on my resume will really take you places.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
students who want a challenge and who are open-minded and ambitious.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
i was in zuri african dance troupe, african students association, black student alliance, a h.u.e.s. mentor (mentor to pre-med freshman), atlanta asylum network, s.i.r.e. research partners program, alternative fall break volunteer trip, italian club, ngambika, and executive round table
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
i was not greek, but in general there seems to be a divide between greeks and non-greeks, but it is a small divide.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
safe ride is a transportation system you can call 10-15 minutes before you want to leave a location and they will transport you anywhere on campus. sometimes they take forever to come get you and the drivers can be rude, but they have improved over the years.
emory is very challenging for students of all majors, especially for pre-med and pre-business students. it has a beautiful campus and there are several research opportunities and opportunities to connect with faculty. however, while the campus is diverse, the various racial groups on campus are very segregated and there is not much mingling between greeks and non-greeks.
spend more time studying then you do partying. do not spread yourself too thin with extracurriculars. remember that you are in college for academics, and socializing second. also do not get too distracted with all the activities and events going on campus; get the free food and leave so you can get back to studying.
i was a neuroscience major and pre-med, and academics at emory were definitely challenging. take as many classes outside of your major as possible to gain a well rounded education. there are some professors in the *ahem* chemistry department who try to purposefully fail students with the difficulty of their exams. if you're interested in taking the pre-med track, i highly suggest you take ap chem, ap physics, and ap biology and do well in these courses (get a 5) or you will find emory to be very challenging. also, spend 3/4 of your weekends at the library and party once a month if you really want to be successful. trust me. if you're not pre-med or pre-business, emory will be a breeze! :)
it is inevitable you will live with someone who is dirtier and messier than you (or perhaps you'll be that person to someone else). it can get noisy but hopefully you have a resident advisor who actually reinforces quiet hours (unlike the m.i.a. resident advisor i had freshman year). the study lounges are a trap and look nice and studious, but everyone eventually ends up distracting each other. just haul your butt to the library, find a quiet cubicle in the stacks, turn off your phone and don't leave until you're finished studying. i don't know anyone who wasn't able to get housing, but juniors and seniors usually live off campus because it is cheaper and i highly recommend you move off campus as soon as possible to save money, but freshmen and sophomores have to live on campus.
emory dining definitely improved over the 4 years that i was there. you can either buy food through meal plans or put money on your emory card (dooley dollars) or buy food with cash/debit/credit. they have all types of cuisine from vietnamese, chinese and mexican food to burgers and fries, salad and pasta bars, smoothie and coffee shops and the duc (the cafeteria) has vegan and gluten free options.
frat row is the place to party freshmen year (unless a frat has been suspended or kicked off for hazing). wonderful wednesday is a great way to see all the different organizations on campus and to socialize with friends between classes. there is a spring and fall concert every year.
i graduated with a degree in neuroscience and behavioral biology, and i thought it would be easy to get a good paying job after college, but bachelor's of science degrees are literally bs! the only way to get a decent job is to keep going to school and get a master's or doctorate (md, phd) degree, which is what most students end up doing. but in the long run, i have found that having "emory" on my resume will really take you places.
students who want a challenge and who are open-minded and ambitious.
i was in zuri african dance troupe, african students association, black student alliance, a h.u.e.s. mentor (mentor to pre-med freshman), atlanta asylum network, s.i.r.e. research partners program, alternative fall break volunteer trip, italian club, ngambika, and executive round table
i was not greek, but in general there seems to be a divide between greeks and non-greeks, but it is a small divide.
safe ride is a transportation system you can call 10-15 minutes before you want to leave a location and they will transport you anywhere on campus. sometimes they take forever to come get you and the drivers can be rude, but they have improved over the years.