Emerson College Top Questions

make sure to visit. don't be afraid to ask questions about the school before you come. the faculty are a great resource - use them! ...oh, and you're not going to be a "finished product" by the time you get out - you never stop learning - so just think of this as part of the process. "cherish the questions themselves, as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language." -Rilke

Make sure you visit all the schools you are looking at, a school might sound great on paper but when you visit you can find it isn't a right fit and a school you weren't that into can become your favorite.

Don't hold yourself back because of finacial complications. There is always a way to go where you want to. Research what is most important to you before you go to the college and make sure you like it. Also, it's ok not to know what you want to do with your life. College is about discovering who you are and what you want to do. You don't have to come into college with your whole life mapped out, because there is no chance whatsoever it will actually work that way. Try new things, make new friends, and grow as a person. College is supposed to be fun and exciting and a time to expand your horizons. Do not let your inhibitions hold you back from what you want. College is the time to begin reaching for the stars.

For students searching for their ideal college: it is helpful to consider not only the school, but its location and student body, because the kind of people you go to school with, as well as the environment of the campus, will both affect you college experience. Asking current students of the college about their experiences is the best way to learn about your school. Spending time on the college's campus is beneficial. It is important to consider programs outside your major, especially extracurricular activities, campus jobs and internships, and opportunities to study abroad. To make the most of the college experience, the single most important thing to remember is: Don't stress. I often find myself stressing about classes, friendships, even worrying about future jobs. I try to remember that college is about balance, and worrying about an upcomming test or the next big party is unnecessary. A great way to proactively deal with the every day stress is to join some interesting clubs, or take an elective that is meaningful to you. Take advantage of the school's Career Services department, and find a cool internship. College is an incredibly exciting time, so relax, enjoy!

College is what you make of it! You can attend a commnnity college and get a stellar education and have the time of your life, while someone might attend an Ivy league school and absolutely hate it! Don't take only the required classes. Take a look at the entire catalogue and pick courses that sound fun! Get involved - do as many extra-curriculars as your schedule allows, take challenging, interesting classes and meet people! Most of your learning will be done outside of the classroom. Live on campus for at least one year, if possible - dorm life is amazing! Use college as a time to explore and discover, both yourself and the world around you. Don't settle for the school that is the cheapest, or most convinent. Don't pick the major that will get you the most money - Find something you're passionate about and LIVE IT! Take advantage of everything and everyone your school has to offer. We change so much from freshman year til graduation - enjoy the ride! College should be the greatest 4 (or 5, or 6!) years of your life - don't settle for anything less!

Do as much research as you can but don't think you've made the wrong decision nased on your first semester or quarter.

Go with your gut instinct; it's usually right, and if that instinct coincides with your parents' pocketbook, great!

The internet is your most valuable tool in your arsenal! I love my school, which I chose based on Q&A sessions online with other students and online message boards and chat rooms for the city the campus was in. I had never even been to that coast before, but I moved there and never looked back.

Look for happy people. Once you're there, the most important thing is to become one of them.

I would say definitely visit all the campuses you apply to, even if you get in early to the one you think you want the most - Emerson was my backup to my backup school academically, but when i visited there I realized that everything I would learn would be the newest, most useful things we could possibly use - I mean I got a 1420 on my SAT's (equal to a modern 2130), which is WAY WAY WAY above the Emerson average, but the second I stepped in the entryway I knew I needed to go there.