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Positive, but Not Very Visible

Greek life at Emerson focuses mostly on community service or professional development. Fraternities and sororities don't get any kind of special housing here, and their parties are forgettable. However, students in Greek organizations have a strong bond with their brothers and sisters. They're a positive presence on campus, but membership certainly isn't a necessity for social status.

It's There If You Want It

There are straight edge kids, stoners, and everyone in between at Emerson. Weed and pills are popular with the substance abusing crowd, and of course lots of kids drink. But if you're not interested, it's totally acceptable to stay sober.

It's the Northeast, What Do You Expect?

The weather at Emerson is pretty much what you would expect of a coastal Northeastern area - cold and windy in the winter, but lovely in the spring and summer. Emerson is right across from the Common, and spring is like a big celebration. The whole city comes out to lay in the sun and play with their dogs. In the winter, it's easy to just bundle up. The walk between buildings is short, since campus is less than three blocks total, and if you have to go farther away, public transportation is really convenient.