Emerson College Top Questions

Being in the heart of Boston is definitely the best thing about Emerson. At times (anywhere) it seems there is nothing to do, but the opportunities that the city does offer outweigh the boring times.

I feel like the school size is just right, but I'm not too into schools that are really big. Boston is a great place to go to college because there are so many students from different colleges that live here. When I tell people that I go to Emerson they usually say "Oh cool."

Emerson is in the greatest location in Boston, close to Fenway, good restaurants, movie theaters, right across the street from the Commons and not within walking distance to all of Boston's good shopping. The VMA program at Emerson is great and offers a lot to people interested in making movies and television. There is not a lot of school pride since we have all D3 sports and no one really cares enough to cheer for them. The administration and the higher ups at Emerson are all great, they are pretty laid back and not the strict types. Boston is definitely a college city but because of Emerson's lack of a real campus there isn't always a place to hang out. Most people just hang out outside of the buildings along Boylston Street or on the Commons. Other than that people spend most of their time editing films, making music, and writing.

The best thing about Emerson would be the access to resources, professionals, and the freedom to do what we love. The size is just right, though it is a small community, you get to know everyone in your department. I spend most of my time on campus in the dorms, rehearsing, attending meetings for planning, etc. Boston is a wonderful campus for students because you are exposed to many restaurants, theaters, movie theaters, and travel is easy. I will always remember orientation because it is the most thrilling program any incoming student needs to feel welcomed.

Emerson is a very connected school. So many talented, respectable people go here and teach here. Half of my teachers have pages on IMDB. The location is unbeatable (in a city, but not overwhelming), and the culture is great. There are so many things to do around Emerson, and so many clubs and student groups to participate in. I am always surprised when I hear someone might transfer - I honestly can't think of a reason to not go to school here.

The best thing about Emerson is there are a few really good professors. One thing I would change, though, is the overall registration system and courses. The registration is dolled out at random, so even if you are on Dean's List and are a hard working student, you get no preference over the slackers with awful GPAs. Be prepared to be constantly let down -- the school does not portray itself accurately on the tours. Emerson's administration is incompetent and made up of mostly former students. Hence, the complete lack of accountability and professionalism.

the school is fairly small but is very nice that way. everyone is on an even playing field and many who come here were misfits in thier high school. we all are different and everyone accepts one another extremely well. many say that we don't have good sports team but we do even thjough it is an art school. I love the poeple here and the classes.

Like other private institutions, Emerson is a racket. I'm graduating in a couple of weeks, and the tuition--hitting $40,000 next year for the first time--apparently doesn't cover the cost of my $40 "single use only" cap and gown, any of the commencement weekend ceremonies--$20 per plate for the President's Dinner for students and family--or the use of most of the facilities--a writing major can't use the photo darkrooms, for example, unless enrolled in a class. The student body is a theme park in a slow globe on some media executive's desk. It's a breeding ground for those complicit enough to take classes with professors advocating indie media and a struggle against corporate dominance, while also being smitten by Emerson's connections with Yahoo, MTV, etc. This doesn't mean that there aren't incredible professors at Emerson. There are many. There is, however, a gap between the administration and the students about as wide as the one between a CEO as his product.

The best thing about emerson hands down is the specific, hands on education that you get in your field. The student body is small enough that it is very simple to make yourself stand out in every class you take here. When you leave this school for whatever job you came here to learn you really know your shit. Emerson is REALLY Liberal, i would give $50 bucks right now to one person who could find me a Bush supporter in this school. Sometimes it gets really annoying that everyone s so one sided (including the faculty) but if you feel differently than your class mates you can easily voice your opinon and it will be heard. School pride is lacking in the Emerson community but it has increased within the past couple years and i expect it to continue rising in the future. Sure this is great, but when i came to emerson as a freshman, that was just the thing, everyone loved emerson and we all knew it, we just never went around the Boston common screaming it like many BU students do...often. (BU BABY! < that gets old real fast)

Gives you the opportunity to do all sorts of things, and if you choose you can learn a lot and get great experience. Great environment for artists, although it is very much a technical school (don't tell anyone I said that), especially if your into comedy of sorts. Our douche bags don't play football though, they either play soccer or make shitty movies with really nice equipment.