<p>You have two years to go. Forget about Vandy since you no longer have the option to attend Vandy. Instead dig into Emory and make it your own. </p>
<p>Positive things happen to positive people. Forget about “what your country can do for you…”.it’s all about what you can do for Emory now. Yes, Emory has an issue with apathy re school identity/sports. Every college has its gripefests and detractions on some subject or another. What Emory does have…speaking from living in Atlanta four times and Nashville twice…Atlanta loves and appreciates Emory just as Vanderbilt is appreciated in Nashville. That is a good thing. Emory has a good financial foundation and innovative things going on in the arts and sciences. Atlanta has a much broader place for internships and summer employment options. Vandy is more selective and will be more selective for a long time to come but that doesn’t mean Emory students are not smart!! Vandy’s student body is across the board academically able. </p>
<p>What Emory has…smaller classrooms are actually a norm at Emory. There is only one big lecture hall for undergrads I think…Emory professors are very accessible. Emory’s facilities are quite excellent across the board. Atlanta is a big draw away from campus life which is not Emory’s fault. Students often prefer Virginia Highlands on Saturday night to campus. Or Midtown. Or Piedmont Park festivals or the Chattahoochee or the Braves games. Emory has a very business oriented campus energy going on…but doesn’t skimp on liberal arts and sciences are very very good.
To stand out at Emory will take 100% of what you got. Make your two years count and think about your summer and post graduate work experience to come. Most graduate schools of business don’t want you till you have worked 3-6 years. Landing a job is your real worry…not school spirit. (most juniors have moved on to kvetching about summer and post graduate jobs…that is where your mind needs to be.) Emory professors deliver the goods. Think Blue and White. Buy Tshirts and give it all you have. Get to know the profs who will be your future references…contribute, network, dig in.</p>