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There's a very present LGBT community on campus, and almost everyone is very supportive and open about that aspect of Emerson. I've run into both homophobic and conservative students on campus, and they can all get by, but I'm sure they feel out of place here. Student's here are very casual. A lot of student's give off the vibe of fashionable without trying. It's that easy fashion, like it comes naturally. Different types of students definitely interact, but since many classes are requirements for specific majors, students within the same or similar majors become close. They're also involved in similar activities and extracurriculars, which deepens the connection. Since Emerson is a private school, most students come from privileged families, but there are students that have worked to put themselves through college or have gotten scholarships to help pay their tuition. If you don't know what's going on politically, you'll be lost in the Emerson community. Having an opinion is more important than what you're opinion is, but most students are liberal.

These are the kids from your high school that sat in the corner of the cafeteria by themselves during lunch time. The kids who failed P.E. The kids who would never shut up during class discussions because they loved the sound of their own voice. The majority of the student body is shamelessly self-absorbed. As far as I can tell they spend most of their free time shopping at Urban Outfitters, or styling their hair. Most students are from upper-middle class families. If you were relatively popular or socially adjusted in high school you probably will have a hard time making friends at this college. No one goes to parties. It's like revenge of the nerds...or drama geeks. If you are athletic, thin, friendly, or just plain normal chances are that most people will find you extremely offensive.

I think Emerson is ranked in the top ten most liberal schools and for good reason. The student body tends to be very left wing. This is a good thing when it comes to groups that are usually small and underrepresented in other colleges. The LGBT community at Emerson has its own group and puts on events throughout the year that everyone is invited to. Emerson is a place where people don't assume you're straight or gay; they don't assume anything until you say where you stand, and either way it doesn't "count against" you socially. I have lots of friends at Emerson who are gay and lots who are straight. There is no line drawn in the sand. As far as religion goes, I know that Emerson has a lot of different religious groups from Buddhism to Catholic, but I don't know a whole lot about them. The socio-economic scale varies quite a bit. There are a few students who come from wealthy families and like to show it off in the clothes they wear, but they are far and few between. I would say most students come from families that are middle class. It may be because we are predominately an arts college, but I have almost never heard any student talking about their future income other than to jokingly say, "one day when I'm famous."

Very radical people, very expressive and passionate about what they do. Everyone is here because they know what they want to do and are gonna do it. Plus people are just fun and love the same TV shows, movies, and art and talk about them all the time!

Generally nice people, once you get to know them, although for every genuine, nice person you meet, there are three more who conform to stereotypes and act like they're trying to prove something.

No student could feel out of place here. It's not very economically diverse, but it's very diverse when it comes sexual interest or orientation and sometimes with race. At least, it's a very tolerant place and no one seems phased by real differences that might mean trouble elsewhere. I have and equal amount of gay friends to straight, and some who make even more obscure choices than that. Most students here are middle class, or rich. Some taking our loans to pay, some who don't have to bother. Most are very politically liberal, joke about how they'll be living in a box someday for doing what they love, are from all over the US--especially big cities, and are very passionate about their personal talents and work.

A student who loves sports, school spirit, and Republican ideas would feel very out of place at Emerson.

Our school is extremely LGBT friendly, with something like a 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} gay campus. The school is primarily liberal democrats, you don't hear too much about religion -although there are several religious groups on campus. Our school is very hip and fashionable, but you'll see anything from sweats to 80s prom dresses. Most of our school is too rich for their own good, or middle class and sensible. Students are aware and active, and more concerned with what they're going to to with their lives than how much they'll make doing it.

Some of the kids suck. Some all right. Everyone seems rich and east coast, but that makes sense because the school is expensive and in New England.

very white school. getting better but very much so Caucasian. most students arent conventionally religious but there is still a religious core and theres a great center for spiritual life on campus. LGBT, completely(with individual exceptions) accepted and rather prevalent. wide variation of socio economic. youve got people paying their own way and can barely afford food... not too many but a handful, large number are being helped out by parents, and some are straight up not payin a penny for anything cause of mommy and daddys credit card. its a nice mix though. i dont think any student would really feel outta place except for the super studious. students attire ranges from sweats (guys and girls) to suits and sundresses. always a crazy mix. lots of hippie indie kids it seems. alot of students are from new york or western mass. ALOT. but then there are some random ones too (hawaii?!) Alot of student on campus find a cause and at least know enough to talk about it. the primaries have been a heated source of debate.. hillary or obama. popular topic. large majority of this school is liberal. i am moderately conservative (but socially liberal) and sometimes its too much for me. the only time ive heard students talking about future salaries are the actors worrying they wont be able to eat:)