Why did you choose Emory?

howfarwevecome
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:59:30 +0000

ive heard that the faculty is really passionate abt teaching, not just teaching a class because they have to. when i had a question, someone would always send me an email nearly right away (showing how easy it was to get my questions answered and how willing they were to answer), the students rnt cut throat competitive, but competitive enough that u’re in a challenging environment (or so ppl have told me, ive heard horror stories abt cornell’s organic chem labs, and thats just too much for someone like me to deal with), and for me, being close to home was huge (i have no real family besides my parents so being around family as long as i can was something i was looking for). kids all seem really involved (whether it be volunteering, greek life, research, or a combo of all of this)
as far as oxford goes, i have some friends that go there and they say they hate it (very conservative campus was their main complaint). i dont really drink or party, so this wouldnt bother me much. but anyways, ive heard its not the best party scene, but im sure they have other ways of having fun. ive never visited, so i wouldnt know, just sharing what ive heard from only like 2 ppl lol. i know emory has groups and orientations and stuff to help out kids from oxford, so im guessing emory tries to make the transition as easy and as fun as possible.