<p>So after completing first semester, I was reminded of this site and all the help it provided in the search for the right college. I have changed quite a bit at Emory, and have a general feel for the university. Looking across the threads I see that many have questions about Emory and what it is "actually" like and not how the online presence paints it to be. So what are your questions? (disclaimer: this is from a freshmen point of view)</p>
<p>How are the dorms? Any snobs?</p>
<h1>alexissss: The dorms are fine. I am in LSM(longstreet means) so I cant complain. Honestly after the first month no one really cares about their dorm. Ofcourse we throw in the occasional joke about our friends in harris or turman but they love their dorms and actually want to be sophomore advisors in their dorms. As for snobs: there is a whole spectrum of personalities here at Emory. People tend to hate on the japs-jewish american princesses- but i have got to know some of them and they are actually nice girls.</h1>
<p>Thank you! It’s good to know there’s a wide range of people!</p>
<p>@alexissss: Oh easily a huge range! You will meet people from all over, with different backgrounds and experiences. I have friends from Alaska to South Africa, even kazakhstan</p>
<p>Great! So, what is your major?</p>
<p>@alexissss: at the moment, im thinking Neuroscience Behavioral Biology, but for the major i dont even take an actual NBB class till second semester sophomore year</p>
<p>That sounds interesting! That’s a stem major, right? I hear Emory is super competitive when it comes to sciencey majors. :O</p>
<p>How inclusive/exclusive are the sororities, meaning is it hard to get into a good one?</p>
<p>What’s your favorite/least favorite thing about Emory. Are you happy with your choice to go to Emory?</p>
<p>@alexissss: it is a multidisciplinary major (anthro, linguistics, psychology, philo, biology, chemistry, etc). as for super competitive: it really isnt. since my science classes were not curved, you are only competing with yourself. everyone works together in a collaborative effort to succeed.
@maymay17: i am a guy so i dont really know much about sorority life, but it is competitive to get in since there is an abundance of girls wanting to rush for the limited spots in each sorority.
@rymugsy: I absolutely love Emory. honestly it was not on my radar when i was applying for colleges and even when i got in, i did not want to attend and thought i was going to regret it. But its an amazing place, the diversity here-in all aspects- is unparalleled. my least favorite thing though is the university’s treatment of freshman: they try to milk you for money as much as they can. for example, the meal plan is ridiculously expensive for first years. but overall, i really do love this school!</p>
<p>oh i am on main campus for those wondering, not oxford</p>
<p>How is the political science department?</p>
<p>@somethingkinda: hmm i dont know that many majoring in polisci, BUT from my friends who have taken some polisci classes, students have a love hate relationship with polisci: on one hand, they love the class and are actively engaged, but it is rigorous and can demand a lot of your time. but generally people love it and are willing to put in the time.</p>
<p>Is it okay for a freshman in highschool to already be interested in Emory? I would like to be a pediatrician when I grow up.</p>
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<p>It’s fine for you to be interested, but (as I pointed out on your post on another thread), you can do “all the right things” and admission still isn’t guaranteed. And, for a lot of students, becoming too attached to a specific school (or group of schools) can lead to a far more stressful high-school experience, as well as risk taking (e.g., “OMG! I need to take every AP at once or I’ll never get in”).</p>
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It’s fine to be interested in a school, but just know that goals, interests, and grades change over time. Possibly even more importantly, so do finances. That’s why a lot of posters on this forum, myself included, caution against having a “dream” school unless it’s an auto admit that your family knows they can afford. Remember that the person you are now will almost certainly not be the same one that applies to colleges in their senior year. When I was a freshman, I “knew” I wanted to spend the rest of my life researching the social psychology of addiction, preferably after earning my undergrad at UCI or UCLA. Now, I’m interested in mining and refuse to go to school less than 5 hours from my house. </p>
<p>Also look at aigiqinf’s points, all of which are extremely valid. By all means take the most challenging courses that you think you can handle and get all As in them. That’s great! But don’t do it with one specific college in mind.</p>
<p>Thank you for the advice! I will definitely be sure not to put all my eggs in one basket.</p>
<p>@highschooler2016: of course, but as other posters have said: don’t get too caught up in one school. That happened to me with UNC and being wait listed. I was devastated. spare yourself the trouble and emotional worries. Keep your options open</p>
<p>Okay, thanks!</p>