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Emerson is an experience, and a haven for anyone interested in the Arts. It flourishes with opportunities for writers, actors, publishers, editors, singers, dancers, producers, etc. The connections available at this school exceed the expectations of any undergraduate, and Emerson turns you into the best you can be in your field.

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Because Emerson is a private school, they don't give out as much grants as you would like, so it is a very expensive college, BUT if you have a great GPA after your first year at Emerson and you are in need of financial assistance based on your FAFSA, they will definitely grant you a large amount of money. After I transferred there in the Spring of 2006, I had to take out loans to pay for my school and I was so distraught because it was so incredibly expensive. But I worked hard with my grades, and when the FAFSA came back for 2006-2007, I received $5,500/semester = $11,000. Talk about a tuition break! So, they help you out if you represent the school well with good grades and involvement!

Just a warning - you will have to take some classes during summer because for whatever the reason they aren't offered during the year (at least in the Prof. Studies program) and that just isn't fun at all. They're shorter more intense sessions and require A LOT out of you. My advice: be mentally prepared if you have to take one and make sure your friends/significant other knows to take care of you during that time period. When I said it was intense, I mean INTENSE. Also, I believe that whatever you bring in yourself to the school is what you'll get out of it, only enhanced. Especially if you're creative, don't hold back at all no matter what class you're in. I promise something in any class with spark something inside you. This place is that good.

If you aren't sure what you want and want to wildly experiment, Emerson is not the school for you. But if you've been writing/performing/filming since you could sit up on your own, welcome to the Emerson Mafia.

I would reccommend Emerson College to anyone who hated high school and wants a completely different experience.

Honestly, I wish I would not have come here. There are perks, but I feel as if I haven't learned anything, and have wasted SOOOO much money here.

I really can't think of a better place for me to be. I've never EVER thought of transferring.

Don't come to Emerson if your mind isn't already set on what you want to do because the margin for error is very slim (we don't offer that many majors). If you don't get involved you're missing out and won't learn as much as you should or good. The industries we will be joining after graduation are tough and competitive and you need to know your stuff. Know that Emerson faculty can be a mixed bag because there is a lot of turnover, but overall they tend to be pretty good. Emerson is not a normal college, it is small, artsy, a little gay (in a fabulous way) and there is no rea; campus. Be open minded, think outside of the box, and explore the city because it's an awesome experience.

Hardly any straight guys to go around. I mean in comparison to other schools. There are more girls than guys, so sometimes it's hard. And sometimes you feel like you know everyone in the school, but you don't. There is always someone new to meet, you just have to try. But it is a great school and I love it.

Would I go to Emerson all over again? Hard to say.

If you're looking for a party school with a happening campus and something fun to do anytime, don't come to Emerson. However, if you're looking for an intimate, interactive, down-to-business liberal arts school where everyone is equally passionate about their careers, where you build close and trust-based relationships and networks, and where your social life is whatever you make it, then you'll love it here.

Emerson is a great school. It's hard to give an opinion to someone because there are so many different things to say. So many different people, things to do, groups, everything. You're bound to find your niche here.

I LOVE EMERSON!!! It's a young youthful school. Live off campus, and in boston. Living away from the campus is stressful, living on campus is also stressful, leaving next to campus is ideal.

I love it here.

Emerson is a great school and I love it here, I would suggest anyone to come here; it's fun, educational, open an just an all around great time.

The women are really pragmatic and don't actually need men, even though there is this mysterious "dearth" of straight guys. Forget about coming here if you want the party atmosphere. The people that are part of it are really too into it and don't get their work done right. They have nasty habits like meth and abuse prescription drugs. But maybe I'm just being harsh. The good thing about Emerson is the awesome amount of resources that will open up to you and the people you will meet along the way. The professors that teach the courses in your major are 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} likely to be really awesome and know their shit thoroughly.

Emerson is not for squares! We are unique and we like it. We are also very professional about projects and classes. Don't come to Emerson if you want to drink and party all the time. It's like a four- year, full- time job and we don't want you if you're not going to take it seriously.

Smoking is big on campus. Cigarettes, marijuana, and other drugs can be easily found on campus. That being said, I don't smoke, and I've haven't faced pressure to do it or felt like I was missing out because I didn't.

I'd just like to say that Emerson was my fourth college to attend. I had transfered so many times because I had some traumatic events take place in my life and just couldn't find a school that I felt accepted me as a person. The first day at orientation, I knew Emerson was the right fit for me. None of the students or faculty prejudged me or tried to shove their views down my throat. There was really no category that a student gets lumped into other than his or her major, and even then it's not like the students with other majors aren't going to be friends with you. For any art student who has ever felt out of place, this is the school where you will be nurtured into an amazing artist!