Emory University
Reviews

Psychology Offers a Great Advantage at Emory.

Psychology is currently one of the top-picked majors in all colleges. This offers a large opening for students to bond and form groups to study and learn together in this field. At Emory, many research opportunities are available through the professors that can greatly enrich the study opportunities and learning capabilities of the students. Furthermore, the program pushes for students to have a wide range of base knowledge while offering further specific classes to delve into, increasing the general knowledge of each student that helps us find our niche in the field.

Great Education With Moderate One-On-One Help

The education at Emory is phenomenal. The professors and all faculty are very knowledgeable and great to talk with. They provide a great insight into each of their fields, and make sure you leave knowing their class material inside and out. The only downside is that there tend to be a lot of students seeking out the professor, or there are just a lot of students in each class, that getting to know the professor and seeking one-on-one help can be difficult; it is well worth the effort, though.

Enough, but Not Enough

Although there are people from many ethnicities to embrace all cultures, the groups seem to isolate themselves therefore increasing the polarity between the various ethnic groups which can be seen in a negative way.

Very Safe as Long as You Don't Do Anything Stupid

There's lots of police around and a blue light system. I always feel safe walking at night. Then only reports I've heard of people getting themselves into dangerous situations on campus was when they were doing things they shouldn't be.

Not Strict at All

As long as you arent doing anything outrageous the campus police wont bother you

Financial Aid

I don't have any experience with financial aid, but I know a lot of people get it and it's easily accessible.

Diverse

Some people say the campus is diverse yet segregated. You won't be seeing a melting pot- more of a "salad bowl". There is an over-representation of Jewish students and Asian students. However there are so many different people, international, local, and from around the US. Everyone adds something different to the campus, whether it is to make a new club for the environment or the parties.

It's really what you decide to make out of it. Emory University offers all it can to the students: mentorships, special guest speakers, dinners, career advice, internships... etc. They really want to see you succeed.

Good Shuttle Service

The shuttles are for the most part frequent. They try to adjust to the traffic and demand. There's also a live app you can download on your phone that shows you where the buses are. However sometimes the buses may be a little off schedule or the application will lie to you. I haven't been met with inconvenience with the shuttles though.

Basics Are There

There's Emory Village which is connected to the campus. You can eat at Panera, a frozen yogurt place, Rise N Dine, Barnes and Nobles, Pizza place, and other random stores. A new Chipotle opened up recently, and it's a place students go frequently. There's a small falafel store which the falafel is so good. Rise N Dine is a place that serves breakfast/brunch foods- also really good, but a bit more pricier.

It's really not much, and there's nothing fancy there. But it's a nice change from the campus dining foods.

For other dining options, you're going to have to have a car/taxi to go into the Atlanta are, which is a hassle. There's also shuttles that run to Lenox area, Midtown hospital, Kroger/Publix plaza, and and other locations, and you can take advantage of that if you wish to do so.

Depends on Who You Choose to Hang Out With

Of course, drugs and alcohol are everywhere--it all depends on who you associate with. Alcohol is much more prevalent than anything else, and, the only drug I have seen myself is marijuana.

SO EXPENSIVE

you can not have a car until your sophomore year. When you do bring a car you are assigned a certain parking deck, and only one of them is to convenient, and only seniors get that deck. Additionally it costs $660 a year for a parking pass!

Totally Safe

I never lock my dorm door. never had an incident, very safe

Whatever You Want to Do You Can Do

There are clubs, house parties, frat parties, whatever you want to do to rage. Clubs can be over-rated but can be generally fun. Frat parties can be great depending on who is hosting. Cabs are everyone's pitfall unless you have a sober driver as they can easily run you twenty to thirty dollars for a ride downtown. There are a couple college bars that everyone likes to go to, one of them was ranked for Playboy top college bars in the nation but you wouldn't know it. Generally great night life though. Almost always something going on.

Local Atmosphere Is Great

Being so close to Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead and all the other little suburbs is awesome. All of them are generally easy to get too, even without your own car. Atlanta sports, though not the best ever are still fun to go to and tickets are generally cheap. The Georgia Aquarium is great too, good place to go if your family is in town.

All the areas are great to college kids, and most of them give students rates and other discounts, etc.

Parking on Campus

WAY overpriced. I feel taken advantage of. When costs are this high it does not seem fair that so many people seem to get away with parking in lots where they are not permitted to do so.

Diversity on Campus

There is a lot of diversity around campus, but the different groups tend to stay separated.

Great Weather

It is sunny almost all year long here! It is beautiful weather except for the blistering heat when we get closer to summer. Also, the humidity is a little tough to play sports in if you're from the West Coast. The Fall and Spring here are amazing, because everyone is laying out or at the pool. Also, if it snows in the winter, the City of Atlanta does not have proper equipment to deal with it, so last year we missed a whole week of school due to 8 inches of snow.

Fairly Diverse

Emory University has a decent amount of diversity. We have many International students from Asia, but also many from different African countries, as well as South America. Also, considering we are in Atlanta, you would expect more African Americans, but relative to the University, there is a decent number. Also, we have tons and tons of Jewish people. In all honestly, it seems that everyone is accepted much more now than in past years, and there are not really any challenges when it comes to race.

Good for the most part

Since I've been here I have lived in Turman, Clairmont, and the sorority lodges. They are all very nice but their are about 3 freshmen dorms that are gross and old; I don't think it is fair that some people get lucky and are able to live in the nice dorms while others get stuck living in one of the older, outdated dorms.

Excellent Computers

Computers at Emory University can either be used as Macs or PCs. Very convenient!

Extremely Safe

There are many security measures taken, from the entrance cards which require a resident of the building to open the door, to the on campus security officers-- I feel extremely safe on campus.

Parks, Eateries, Trivias, Bars!

Emory University is surrounded by fun activities such as visiting Virginia Highlands for a night out for cheap tapas. Once dinner is eaten, one may also grab a late snack of frozen yogurt at the many locations locally. Emory University has its own nature walk & park to use for picnics or simply for exercising. Bars are quite numerous such as Maggies & Famous. Many coupons are distributed to Emory students for free pizza and other various discounts. Trivia nights are held at Mellow Mushroom. Outside of Decatur, Atlanta is HUGE -- full of things to do! Georgia Aquarium, Coca-Cola Museum, Centennial Olympic park, Piedmont Park, golf courses, large concert venues, and screen on the greens (movie screened at parks).

Emory Safety and Security

The safety and security on campus is extraordinary

Not the Best

Transportation is really limited to having your own car or friends with cars. The buses are somewhat helpful, but the cost of parking in general, and a parking pass is very steep. Fraternity parking lots are very cramped but convenient. The options for parking are limited and can be far away depending of where you live.

A Lot to Do in Atlanta

Atlanta is a big city with anything ranging from the mall, to the aquarium, to live music, to big concerts. The local attitude towards students is very accepting and helpful. There is always something to do off campus. The amount of restaurants and boutiques throughout Virginia Highlands and Buckhead give students a wide variety in itself. Big attractions like stone mountain, the Georgia aquarium, and sporting events also add to the allure of living in Atlanta.