Emerson College Top Questions

What is your overall opinion of this school?

Maria

The best thing about Emerson is that everyone is really passionate about what they're studying. Also, most people are willing to help others on projects, whether they're audio, video, or whatever because everyone knows how hard it can be to get an interview or an actor. I like how Emerson's a smaller school. You recognize a lot of faces but still see new ones every day. And, Boston is a WONDERFUL place to go to school. It's beautiful and there's always something to do.

Blake

Emerson gets more respect in the academic world than it deserves. It has a very high reputation for being a communications school but needs serious improvement to it's classes and technology facilities.

Abbie

Emerson's a tiny place. It takes you about five minutes to get anywhere on campus, which is nice if you have an 8:30 class (which does happen) and want to sleep until 8:25. You meet lots of people because it's so condensed, which is nice. Classes are usually small, rarely larger than 50 or so, and lots around 20. Boston is very much a college city (something like half the population leaves over summer vaca) with lots of stuff to do, but you need to be willing to spend the money to do it. Emerson is very much its own community in this part of the city- we have our own TV station, radio station, theater, comedy shows, film screenings, readings, sports events, etc. There's a lot of talk about money in the administration and how it's being spent and teachers and students aren't too thrilled about it, especially with the recent increase in tuition. Emerson is unusual because almost every student here knows what they want to do for a career.

Kelly

There is much less freedom than you would expect at a small artsy school. Pretty strict in terms of attendance, alcohol policies, noise regulations, all and all, everything that is fun about living in a dorm.

Ben

Best thing about Emerson would be the people and how Emerson is a place where many artistic discipline interact were one can discus art with a poetry, film, theater, and TV majors. However while disciplines do interact this has to be done through extracurricular projects because for the most part academic wise the disciplines stay relatively separate. Emerson is the perfect size for its location a set up. Do to the "Urban campus" if Emerson were any bigger it would end up truly being a commuter school instead of only sort of being one. Emerson is really can respect in the arts world and I feel that in a few years when I tell someone I go to or went to Emerson there will be an impressed response. If you are looking for school pride in terms of sports Emerson is not the place however, for the most part sports are kind of a joke on campus. However school pride in terms of the school in general is very strong.

Brady

Emerson is a very small, liberal arts school with students who really seem to know themselves. There is no campus, but you're in the heart of Downtown Boston. There is always something to do, whether it be walking through the Common or the Garden, Swan Boats, or just walking around town. There isnt a great deal of school pride with regard to sports, but the clubs and organizations have a lot of funding and are very popular here at Emerson. Being from Los Angeles, a lot of people know what Emerson College is and how amazing the communications programs are. Emerson College has a lot of respect in the professional world. Boston is definitely a college town, which 30 + colleges around the area, but isn't necessarily under 21 friendly. There aren't many, if any, clubs around here that are open to students under 21.

Alex

I have a problem with the dining hall closing at nine, at the latest, and the Max diner closing the grill at 8. Often I like to eat at ten or eleven. Especially if you have a meeting that starts right before you're hungry enough for dinner, and goes past when everything closes. That is a common occurrence. The best thing about college is you start exploring the freedom to establish your own daily schedule, except now I have pressure to get up in time to eat lunch early enough to be hungry enough for dinner before 8. But this is not a huge deal, in terms of actual significance, I suppose. Sometimes when I tell people I go to Emerson they worry about my heterosexuality. More so than my status as a non-smoker (of cigarettes). Sometimes they assume I'm a film major. I spend most of my time literally on campus, though that is just because I live there currently. Everything is very convenient, and leaving Boylston St. is not necessary. I have my dorm, my friend's dorm I can kill several hours in, my class building, my library, my dining hall, and my c-store all without even crossing Tremont. I think the administration is fairly solid. They could use some work in terms of inter-department relations. Like I'm a writing major with limited access to screenwriting classes, unless I want to go through the process of changing departments, not just majors. One experience I'll always remember is during the first few weeks of Freshman year. The atmosphere of breaking yourself down and just meeting a bunch of people was so prevalent, I just chilled in an elevator for an hour or two, talking to people. Towards the end, someone walked in and said "Oh good, I was hoping you'd be here" and asked for advice on his love life. Then I was invited to hang out with his group for a while. I don't sense an abundance of school pride.

Alex

I really had no idea what exactly I was getting myself into when I moved to Boston to attend Emerson at the beginning of the school year. Because I live in Oregon, it was too expensive to fly out for one or two days and take a tour of campus, so I did all my research online and through conversations with staff and current students. Even so, the final decision to move across the country to attend a school I had never actually seen scared me. Once I arrived, however, I knew that this college was where I belonged. The orientation leaders who helped me move in were friendly and encouraging, and made me feel comfortable instantly. In all my classes the first week the professors took time to have us each introduce ourselves, and explain what we wanted to learn from both that specific class, and our overall college experience. Everyone I talked to was excited to be at school and actively pursuing their education. The school is small and intimate, and especially within each department, whether it is VMA, Marketing, or WLP, the focus always seems to be on the student, and what he or she needs to succeed in life.

Michelle

One of the greatest things about Emerson is how at home everyone feels with all of their classmates. While in high school you may have had to tone down whatever eccentricities you have, here no one can really judge you. I really like the size, I recognize people in the halls, yet I never feel lost in the crowd. I hang out with my friends in the dorms on weeknights and on the weekends we either explore Boston or go to a frat party. I think we all love our school because of how unique it is rather than the typical pride in our sports heroes.

Kate

Best: the professors One thing to change: admin. Size: pretty close to just right....could use a few more guys to level out the # of girl/gay guys Reaction: "that's a good school" On Campus: The design/tech studio College town? It's boston.... Administration: in need of replacement Controversy: the $30,000 dinner used as a pat on the back for the SGA School Pride: Nope, maybe if there was something to back up and support...a sports team perhaps? Unusual: The amount of people who thinking they understand current events without reading up on them Complaints: Housing....Food....SGA

Emmerson

I wish the area in front of the Little Building that's supposed to be non-smoking actually was, and that the security people enforced it. It's hard to breathe all along the block between the dorm and classes due to all the smokers blocking the entryways. The food could be improved; for all that they try to give us variety and considerate meal plans, they fall into a rut and are very repetitive; not to mention that the vegetarian options at the grill are cooked on the same surface as the meat and no one changes their gloves in between orders at the deli station, either. The hours of operation are also too short, especially on weekends.

Sarah

Emerson's not your typical 'college'. You're not going to get that "football game/ frisbee on the quad/ frat house parties" college experience. I can't say much about the campus life because I am a transfer student and transfers don't get housing, I like in an apartment in Brookline. It was hard at first making friends because I wasn't on campus and I wasn't a freshman. But most people find their niche at Emerson.

Sara

It's a small school. You'll typically run into someone you know everywhere on campus. Speaking of which...there isn't much of a campus. It's mostly just buildings for classes, some computer labs and a small cafeteria. It'd be nice if there was some sort of student union. However, the upside is that you're right in the middle of Boston and many of the classrooms look out over the Boston Common. That's not too shabby.

Casey

We are a very small school, but it works to our advantage. Being in downtown Boston we are able to use a lot of outside resources in our studies and the opportunities for internships are everywhere. The disadvantage is that our facilities suffer. Our library is way to small and our housing, while you might have an awesome city view, you may not get it. As a transfer, I was unable to get housing which forced me to get a job to pay for an apartment and miss out on some extracurricular activities. School pride runs as deep as film stock. There are very few supporters at athletic events, which has slowly been changing, but for the most part, the school relies on its communications and film studies reputation, rather than that of other activities on campus. You can't beat living in downtown Boston, it is the number one college town in the United States and has added immensely to the atmosphere surrounding Emerson.

Nico

There are three best things at Emerson. First, despite all the stereotypes, your fellow students are the best part of Emerson. While there are a handful of rich trust-fund-ers with an ego that could maim at fifteen paces, the vast majority of students are down-to-earth, a lot of fun, and a hell of a lot more interesting than most of anyone you'd meet at a traditional college. If you come into the school with an open mind and the ability to not commit to one group of friends, you'll be in for a lot of success. Second, the opportunities that the college presents you with are second to none. You are in Boston, with a school willing to pay the insurance on most of your projects. Take advantage of it. New organizations sprout daily. Experimental theater and comedy shows happen every night at the Cabaret. Students start up their own non-profits for kicks, for crying out loud, just be willing to spend the time and effort with your classmates to make it happen. Third, the city of Boston rocks. Rocks rocks rocks. The food is terrific, the music venues are some of the best on this coast, culture is everywhere, and you're living in the theater district. You can reach any of the five MBTA lines within two stops of station across the street. You're within spitting distance of the ocean, within walking distance of MIT, and biking distance of the entire city. In short, this city is made of win. There's a lot of pride and status that goes along with going to Emerson. We're the Wes Anderson of the film schools - not NYU/USC, spitting out Steven Spielbergs, but not Columbia College of Chicago, where we proclaim bizarre experimental film "art". Regarding the external programs - If you're a film/TV major, plan on going to Emerson's LA campus, because the internships set you up for a career that might actually justify the cost of coming here. If you're any other major, plan on going to the Emerson castle in the Netherlands, because most everyone who has been there called it the best semester of their life.

Catherine

Emerson is an amazing school and the people who stay here are incredibly happy with it. Emerson has a lot of school pride, but we show it by getting involved and supporting theater groups instead of wearing emerson shirts and cheering on the basketball team. It's not your typical college experience. The campus is pretty much the Boston Common, which is awesome! I don't ever feel disconnected from people because it's not a traditional campus, I usually pass my friends along Boylston street. It's a city atmosphere, I also think Emerson has the best location out of all the Boston schools. It's directly across from the Common and a T station, which is the subway. It's also near china town and Newbury street, which has great food and shopping. The administration is incredibly supportive and totally understand the type of student at Emerson and how to cater to them. The cafeteria is getting a bit too small as the school grows and I bet they're going to expand soon. The food isn't bad and they have a vegetarian section, and tons of other vegan options which is really great.

Harper

The campus is ideally placed, to be honest. The size of the college allows every student to get to know their professors, not just become a number or a mysterious face in a lecture hall. There are plenty of bars around campus for after-exam or after-rehearsal drinks, restaurants abound. If what you're looking for isn't downtown, all T lines are easily accessible. The administration occasionally leaves something to be desired. Tuition is high (and getting higher), and more times than not, it's hard to see the benefits for the students. The facilities are nice, but they've been under construction for quite some time. The new Piano Row dormitories are quite the topic of conversation. The suites are nice, but sterile feeling. Having a gym in the basement is great, but most students never use it. A better use of the money would have been practice spaces for the theatre department, or more facilities for film majors, even just more classrooms or conference rooms to be used by any and all students. In terms of theatre, the Paramount purchase is controversial. The scene shop has been off-campus in South Boston, and so scenery has been built to be trucked in. Now the shop will be downtown, but the space and resources will be diminished. On the whole, I find that more and more students, especially in the class graduating in 2008, have come to wonder if their time and money has been spent to their best advantage.

Dan

This is a great place to learn a lot about the career you want, and if you know what you want to do, Emerson's really great. It is easy to take advantage of unique opportunities that are otherwise very hard to come by. You'll make important connections that will help you for the rest of your life. It's easy to meet people who have lots in common with you. It has the perfect location in Boston, right between the theater district and the downtown area and across the street from the Common, and the North End and Back by are nice, quick walks away. However, RA's are very strict and it is really difficult to drink on campus, and parties off-campus are usually inconveniently far away (a 25-minute T ride to Allston) and overcrowded. Boston is very much a 21+ city, so it can be hard to find things to do on weekends. There's a lot of redtape with some basic things, but at least the college is very organized. The dining hall is crowded at certain times, but is generally simple, easy and better than most other places.

Nicole

Living on campus at Emerson is very overrated. It's definitely a good idea to live on campus your freshman year, so you can get oriented with the city. That was especially helpful to me, since I came from Cowtown USA. But after a year, I was so ready to get out of the dorms and have my own apartment... It's incredibly easy to make friends at this school. I find that I have something in common with pretty much everyone, regardless of where we came from. I have friends that scare me because we're so much alike. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. The theater program here is really good...I'm in Theater Education, and I think it's the best decision I've made in my life. Be warned: Emerson College does not hand out financial aid unless you are poor like me.

Corey

there are a lot of classes pertaining to the best aspects of odd or difficult-to-find majors. The school is pretty large, with over 5,000 students in all, and the freshman class itself is humongous. You are in the center of Boston and if you like expensice shopping then Newbury street is fine, but apart from Boston Common and the Gardens, there isn't a whole lot to do without traveling via subway into other areas of Boston. We have a lot of travel by our school and if you are used to the city you shouldn't have any problems. I spend most of my time in my dorm room, which is gorgeous, or in Boston Common. The classes themselves are great but some of the teachers are underqualified and although the classes you can take junior or senior year will definitely help you in relation to your major, the classes you will most likely take freshman year are wasteful as they feel everyone should have a "well-rounded" education, but it is really quite rediculous.

Torry

I always thought I would rather be a number than a name in college but I ended up choosing Emerson over far-larger Northeastern. I realized from the start that this was a much better situation than I thought. Teachers are closer to students and starting school isn't as intimidating, at least it wasn't for me. But the size is also big enough to guarantee diversity and enough space so that you don't feel as if you are in high school and you recognize nearly everyone you see. As far as campus goes, I love being in the city. All the buildings are close so that if I have class at 8:30 in the morning, I wake up at 8:10 and leave by 8:25 for class. It's convenient and love it. Plus all of Emerson is right across from the Boston Common. If you feel a yearning to be outside, just walk across the street and suddenly you have a grassy common to lay on and read a book. It's the perfect city college campus. And of course being in the heart of Boston means you can walk or take the T to endless destinations and distraction and fun is never far away.

Robin

Emerson is really an awesome school. It is in the heart of Boston, a great location and a perfect size. Whenever I tell someone I go to Emerson they are very impressed. My mother went here and she tells all her friends that I am going there and they say that it is quite the accomplishment.

Jack

Emerson is by no means worth the money it asks for. I'll explain why in further questions.

Ben

The best thing about Emerson is the faculty. They are well respected and connected, but also accessible. Office hours are very open and the faculty will take you through a lot of your writing. The campus is located in the very heart of Boston, which is an amazing opportunity, but it can also be overwhelming. I think it can be hard for freshmen at Emerson to become comfortable with their surroundings because the campus is so integrated with the city. However, over the four years of college this becomes less of a drawback and more of an advantage.

Gene

The school is really small with only about 3,000 students which for me is perfect. The class sizes are small which gives you a lot of contact with the professors, most of whom are really willing to help students succeed in anyway that they can. Being located in the heart of Boston gives you a lot of opportunities to explore the area and with so many other colleges around you run into a lot of other students. The food at the school isn't the greatest (but what college dinning hall is?) but because you're in Boston (and about a block away from Chinatown) you can easily access better food if you're willing to pay for it (and stuff isn't as expensive as you would think).

Meaghan

Not that many people know about Emerson, but when you mention the name and they know of it, they describe how great the school is. Then they ask about the acting and journalism programs.

Caitlin

I came from a small, very personal art school. It was were I went to middle school and high school so I knew college would be a big transition from that, but with Emerson it wasn't a big deal. The school is small, but not too small. There are always different people to hang out with and new clubs and events to explore, but at the same time you've seen a lot of the same people around and can know everything going on at the school if you really want to. This size is also perfect because you can get to know (or know of) most of the people in your major, which is important for film and theatre majors. The location

Rachel

Emerson has a great thing going for it a far as the community feel. I think the smallness of the college makes it feel more tight-knit, and I don't feel like I'm lost in a sea of students. But personally, I really dislike the attitude of the students at Emerson. They seem naive, pampered and babied, wrapped up in their own coolness or their own interests, and are for the most part isolated from the community outside of the college world. I don't think Emerson does a very good job at culturing students outside the Arts. There isn't really a big emphasis on integration with the city and its people. I think Emerson seems to breed the same elitist mentality students enter the school with. Of course this is all probably heavily biased by my own experiences, so take all of that with a big ol' grain of salt. My biggest issue with the school is its cost. So far, I have seen absolutely nothing about Emerson College that warrants paying $40,000 a year to attend. The classes don't seem that remarkable to me (I've taken more challenging and worthwhile classes in the AP Program in high school for a fraction of the cost), and from what I've seen about how the school allocates its budget I'm not so sure my tuition money is going towards noble causes, like giving me an education that's worth forty grand. And since the financial aid situation at Emerson is absolutely awful, I'm not even getting a break with tuition rates (why very wealthy Honors Program kids get full- or half-rides while kids from lower working-class families get zip is yet another issue i have). Perhaps I just have yet to see the true worth of the school and the education it could give me. But chances are I won't be able to stick around long enough for that to happen.

Ben

I transfered to Emerson College in 2007. The process of transfer was very difficult. As a transfer, you are forced to sign up for semester classes after the entire school has been given the chance to design their schedules. This made it impossible to take anything outside of broad requirements for my first semester. The film department/visual media arts department seems to be saturated with students. Though this makes for a good community of working film students (there are always student film shoots to work on), it makes it impossible for the school to meet any equipment needs.

Stephen

Students often complain about the ubiquitous red tape that they encounter at Emerson. This becomes particularly troublesome when attempting to get equipment from the Equipment Distribution Center, trying to get into classes that you need / want, and dealing with the upper levels of the administration. Emerson is a small school, yet seems to be growing in more recent years. While a small number of undergraduates promotes a close-knit community, it can often feel claustrophobic. There is, however, a certain charm in being able to walk down Boylston Street and know the vast majority of people that you encounter. Located in the heart of Boston, it could not be in a better location. It is close enough to Boston University, Northeastern, and Harvard that one can party there yet still come home to dorms in the theatre district. Its proximity to Chinatown lends itself to a certain degree of sketchiness, but affords students the opportunity to have delicious food late into the evening.

Rory

Emerson only provides housing for your first to years. After that you're on your own, which can be a good thing and a bad thing. Also Emerson's not into sports, which sucks.

Jenn

One experience I will always remember is my time at the Castle. The school owns and operates a castle where 80 students study abroad at for a semester. I recently got back and it is one of the most exciting time in my life. We study only 4 days a week and then we get time to travel. I visited 12 countries in that time, an amount that most people my age have not down in their lifetime. This was a major selling point when I came to Emerson and it was an amazing experience that I highly recommend to people.

Monty

It's a small school with working faculty members that check up on you and integral to your education. Even the BFA majors learn a little bit about everything because (and this is actually in the constitution of every student group) you have to include every major in your student organization. The fact of the matter is, everyone at this college needs everyone else. The marketing kids need a product, the writers need the performers, the performers need tickets to be sold. By the time you get out of here, you'll know how to work with all of these people.

Laura

Tuition-it is an expensive school and although there are many opportunities, Emerson puts forth an image that it does not always live up to.

Dave

If your looking to go into media production of any kind, wheter it be film, TV, radio, audio, etc.) Emerson College is second to none. The facilities including the Equipment Distribution Center (which is stocked with millions of dollars worth of equipment that as a student you can borrow for free) as well as the DiBona family studios (a $2.5 million dollar, industry standerd television studios), are far superior than other schools. The co-curricular activities such as EVVY's, ECTV, and EIV will give you more experience in media productions then you could imagine. Many alumni in Hollywood feel as if their years ahead of their competition in terms of experience thanks to Emerson College.

Lily

Emerson advertises itself as a liberal arts school but don't be fooled-- Emerson is a Communications/Art School. It doesn't really have a campus but is in the middle of the city of Boston which makes it very exciting. If you know what you want to d for the rest of your life and if that has to do with communications, and if you wanna get your hands on the real field before you graduate from college, Emerson is your best fit. However, if you want typical college experience, Emerson might not be the school for you. Politics at Emerson is a bit fucked up and is hard to deal with sometimes, but the shit you have to go through by going to huge ass schools such as your local state schools, it's pretty bearable.

Danielle

The best thing about Emerson is that you can someone to collaborate with on anything you can think of, whether it's music, film, writing, a community service project- anything. The one thing I would change is the fact that Visual Media Arts majors can only have one concentration and can't double major. Emerson is a very small school. I like that there's a relatively small number of students, because it's easier to form connections and network, but you do have to be willing to venture a little further out into the city on your own, because the "campus" is tiny. I spend most of my time on campus in a dorm building. There really isn't an on-campus hangout, but there are plenty of places right off of campus, like the Common, which is just across the street. Boston isn't the biggest city ever, but unless you're from New York or LA, you'll probably find that you have plenty of options of things to do in your free time. There are several movie theatres in the area, the Aquarium, Fenway Park, tons of affordable restaurants, Newbury Street and plenty of other shopping, and some pretty good concert venues. There tends to be a lot of school pride. The Orientation Leaders are great about making incoming students enthusiastic about the school, and the few people that really aren't proud to be at Emerson are pretty much the ones not coming back Sophomore year (and that's not a lot).

Molly

The classes are amazing at Emerson and I found some amazing friends. I personally think that Emerson needs more academic classes, I miss taking Spanish as well. The size is just right for me! It's not huge and overwhelming, but I still see people that I've never see before every day. People usually have never heard of Emerson, and that is really annoying but I prefer to think of it as being in a secret club. Emerson is amazing school and more people need to know about it! Emerson has an urban campus that is very compact and I absolutely love it. When it's raining and cold outside it's never more than a 3 minute walk to class. It's also basically less than a 3 minute walk anywhere. Emerson's right down town and is surrounded by everything. Personally I don't think that people have enough Emerson pride. Everyone loves it and everyone has the sweatshirts, but no one really proclaims it enough- probably because we aren't too into sports. The experiences I'll remember the most are the one's on film shoots or with my friends, those things are always the most memorable.

Emily

One experience I will always remember from going to emerson is when my new best friends that I live next door decided to take me to New York, it was amazing.

Joe

Personally, I love the school. It's the perfect size for me, it has one of the best locations imaginable (right in the middle of boston), and the programs that the school offer all warrant exactly the type of kids I like (filmy, artsy, weirdos). Everyone I know here is the kind of person I like and I have a hard time finding someone here who I don't get along with. Visit the school, and you'll know pretty quickly whether or not you'll fit in.

Lee

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.

Lindsey

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."

Matt

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.

Tate

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.

Courtney

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.

Ryan

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.

jenny

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.

Alex

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.

Lee

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)

Jeremy

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.