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College Prowler Take
Overall, the Emory experience is a good one, albeit very interesting. Emory can be trying at times with its restrictive and sometimes uncooperative administration, cliques, and strange lack of diversity. It can also be very rewarding, with great teachers and classes and a fun, lively city to explore. In evaluating an entire Emory experience, most students note the exceptional education they are receiving from world-class professors. Many also note that they considered transferring once or twice. Like any school, you’ll find great teachers and great friends, you just have to do your research and not settle for what seems easiest. Many students initially wonder if another school would be better for them, a feeling freshmen experience everywhere. Adapting to a new city, a new school, and new people can be tough. Emory’s student body, while an impressive selection of students, is truly a mixed bag: sometimes it takes continued effort to find the people that will become your lifelong friends. Most find that, after four years here, they are glad to have stayed, at least for the friends they made and classes they enjoyed. Students are pleased to receive a diploma from such a great academic school, although it is quite expensive. The disappointment at the lack of school unity and community often fades as students focus on their degrees and Atlanta’s rich culture. Finding your niche is the most important thing to do to ensure a good four years, and trying to avoid the rampant Emory apathy is solid advice as well. Overall, the Emory students receive an amazing education on a beautiful campus in a fun city, and there’s a lot to be said for that. Students Speak Out
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I am very grateful that I came...
I am very grateful that I came here for a number of reasons. The education and recognition worldwide cannot be beat, the school is fun and interesting, and the people are great. Where else can you come back from a 400-level Psych class and watch Outkast perform at a stage on campus? The opportunities afforded by this school are immense. |
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Emory is a great place, because it...
Emory is a great place, because it offers a world-class education in a burgeoning major city. Atlanta has great culture and Emory does too. You can learn a lot from the top-notch professors or from the city itself. If you ever get tired of the same old Emory scene, you can venture out into Atlanta and be guaranteed of a good time. |
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Like most people I know, I went...
Like most people I know, I went through my time of wanting to leave, or not feeling comfortable, but everyone has a niche to fill at Emory, and once I found mine, I never looked back. |
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Overall I would have to say Emory...
Overall I would have to say Emory is a pretty sweet deal. It is a bit expensive, but you get a lot for the money if you are proactive and pay attention. Because it costs a lot to go here, Emory always has stuff for students to do—free food somewhere, or a concert, play, or art exhibit. People complain about not having a football team or better Varsity sports, but if we had that we wouldn’t be getting such a great education. |
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Emory, if you plan on being...
Emory, if you plan on being serious, can really hook you up. There is a great Career Center and also an alumni resource center where you can easily find jobs, and good ones at that. If you have drive here, you will succeed, and come straight out of school with a great job waiting for you. |
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