Emory University Top Questions

The most disturbing factor about Emory University is the lack of school spirit displayed by the students. Ultimately, this lack of enthusiasm for the university filters into the faculty and staff. Very few students being their academic career by exhibiting immense pride in being at Emory. However, many students graduate with at least a sense of respect for university. For a student beginning his/her career, this lack of school spirit can be contagious, and if it is not deflected early on, a student can become disheartend at or discontented with the institution.

The student body. Most are dissatisfied with Emory, and are apathetic towards the school. People complain about students' arrogance and self-importance. The people here aren't really interested in learning, just getting a good grade to make it into graduate school.

The worst thing about Emory is that due to its prestigious name, many students who apply are usually those with money who want to obtain a respectable degree. Many of these students believe that their college degree can be bought, and actual hard work is overrated. Some even believe that simply having an Emory degree will land them a 6-figure job after graduation. Being in classes with students such as these is very frustrating as the learning environment is compromised, and the lack of students you can relate to for academic challanege and support is an ever constant.

It is so expensive.

The lack of community at the school. It makes it difficult to connect with fellow students and leads to very tight cliques of friends.

We do not have a football team; it makes for low school spirit.

Parking. The parking isn't very easy to find and if you do find a parking spot then you have to ride a bus which can take upwards of 30 minutes. It can get very frustrating at times.

It is extremely financially difficult on my family. Additionally, I feel like there is too much drinking on campus.

The worst thing about my school is that it is predominantly Jewish, and sorority/fraternity life dominates the social scene on campus.

The worst thing about my school is they don't offer jobs for those that don't qualify under fafsa. I don't like this because I can't get a job on campus.