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The best thing about Emerson is that fact that I get to study pop culture. What school is going to let you do that in an academic context other than Emerson. We have some of the best communications programs in the country. We have no school spirit however, and as an athlete, working to change that is like fighting an uphill battle, but were working on it. Everyone is very into and dedicated to what they are doing. DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE NOT PASSIONATE.

The size of Emerson is just right. What I'd change is the parking!!! There is NO off campus parking. Hell, there's no on campus parking. If you drive--don't!!! Boston is an amazing city, but can be daunting to small-town students. The environment there is rich with history and culture, so anyone interesting in the arts will feel right at home. The class size is fantastic, and the atmosphere is very liberal and flexible. I find, though, that sometimes the instructors are too flexible. Students need to be held more accountable. How else are we supposed to get better at our respective crafts? It is an immeasurable advantage to go to Emerson if you're focus is anywhere in the Communications. The name is nationally respected, and the connections are irreplaceable; being taught by published authors, poets, journalists, screenwriters, and etc, is a huge advantage over a school where the arts often fall by the wayside. People who know the arts give a knowing nod, or enthusiastic smile when I tell them this is where I go--it's highly competitive in its field.

To be honest I really didn't take much advantage of the school beyond the classroom. I liked being anonymous and not concerning myself with the activities of the normal college student. Living off campus was easy since Emerson was so centrally located in Boston and close to where i worked. I used some facilities like the gym, library, and Em Cafe while around campus but i really liked my freedom to leave and have a life outside of the college.

Emerson is literally in the heart of downtown Boston, which means it's close to anything and everything. There is ALWAYS something going on, whether it be a free show at Emerson or a local concert, movie, whatever. Seriously, the location rules. And there's a ton of other colleges nearby, so it's easy to meet people from other places. Emerson is small, but that means it's easy to meet people (and rumors travel fast). There are a lot of eccentric people, a lot of musical theatre majors that will sing loudly as they walk through the Dining Hall, but that just keeps things lively. Public Safety can be a bitch sometimes, though. It can be pretty hard to get away with things, but if you're not stupid about it, you shouldn't have a problem.

Emerson is the kind of school where everyone can be comfortable. The administration is not as bad as people complain about - you just have to stay on top of your own finances, grades, all that stuff -which you should anyway, it's your responsibility. I've loved it here.

I think the school is just a little too small for how many students go to that school! Taking elevators are out of the question during "rush hour" classes because the wait can be extremely long. Get a work out on the stairs! When you take the stairs, though, they are very crowded, but we Emersonians manage...=) But I know that they are working on getting the dorms fixed which is a plus! If I could change one thing, it would be get the drug addicts off and change collectors off of our campus!!! Best things about Emerson is definitely the education, networking, uniqueness, and computer labs! I spend most of my time in the cafe doing work downstairs, which is newly rennovated. Lots of school pride!!!!! The one unusual thing about Emerson is that everyone is very, very different. Administration at the school is definitely amazing - They are very quick in their actions and reasonable. Most people react almost surprised, but very intrigued that I go to Emerson. "That's a great school!" I'm not the typical "Emo", but I'm extremely creative in my craft of sport and am at the school to help me use my sport creativity into entertainment. One experience I will always remember from my time at Emerson are the finals...they weren't so much difficult in terms of academics, but just challenging in terms of communicaction skills. I liked that it was mandatory to work with groups and present because that's what we need in the real world after graduation. Love that some of our classrooms have a computer for each individual student, too!

Emerson is a school for students who can teach themselves. Classes are, particularly for film majors, a waste of time. Because Emerson does not place much emphasis on math or science, the required classes in those subjects are not taken very seriously, and the courses related to the majors pale in comparison to what students can learn on their own. What makes Emerson College worth considering is that the creative atmosphere of the student body results in a very unique experience, with most students spending more time on extra-curriculars than on classwork. If you are willing to spend your weekends working on film shoots with upperclassmen, you can learn all you need to know from a film II or III shoot before you even take the class yourself.

In my 4 years at Emerson all - literally ALL - of my professors were incredible. They were passionate about their subjects and every one of them inspired me to better myself. Even in classes that didn't focus on creative writing (my major) I went to class with that point of view asking myself what I can get out of the class regarding how I can write better and, I kid you not, it worked. I believe I have found my Voice at this school and I also believe I am not the only one. Read the schools motto and live by it in each class. The professors are good enough to live up to it.

It is the perfect size for someone who is pretty sure of what they want to major in and who wants to be in Boston. Boston is the ultimate college town. On campus, there are constant meetings of student groups. The only way to really be involved is to join an extracurricular. These are designed to enhance your education here. Some students even say they learned the most about their major though the hands on experience outside of class. There are film shoots, news and radio broadcasts, marketing firm meetings, newspaper meetings. There are publications and magazines as well. If you go to Emerson, GO TO THE CASTLE Emerson owns a Castle in the Netherlands which is used for a study abroad program. It is the experience of a lifetime and I encourage all Emerson students to apply.

Emerson is the greatest. The students and its location are amazing. It's really expensive and the dining hall and cafe have terrible hours of operation. The student body is really diverse. From film nerds to indie hipsters and everywhere in between. The amount of students is great. You know almost everyone who lives on campus, but then you see random new people everyday. It's nice. And living is Boston is an absolutely amazing experience. It is such a beautiful city and the size is manageable. I learned my way around in a couple weeks. Boston's biggest disadvantage is the clubbing, bar, and alcohol scene. Obtaining alcohol is harder than at many other colleges. All bars and clubs are 21+ and bouncers are strict on ID's.