few questions about the campus/school - from a prospective applicant :)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Emory University
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<p>Mainly I've been looking at colleges in the northeastern part of the country...because I've lived in Arizona and California and I'd really like to get somewhere cold/snowy. I know it doesn't really snow in Atlanta either but Emory is still one of my top choices because of its academics.</p>

<p>So these are a few questions from me.. if any current students can take a few minutes to explain that'd be great :)</p>

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<li><p>How hot does it get around spring to early summer and how cold does it get during the winter?? -- so during the winter do you need winter boots/fur jackets, etc? I'm pretty sure it's better than AZ, but I'm also hoping it's cooler than California.. </p></li>
<li><p>Is the campus pretty? The slideshow on the Emory website showed a few real nice pictures but I can't put together the big picture in my mind..</p></li>
<li><p>How is the quality of life - dorms, campus dining, night life, etc, and do people go out to hang out in the city (Atlanta) often?</p></li>
<li><p>Would you say Emory students know how to "work hard and play hard" ? </p></li>
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<p>...and any additional facts that might help me decide if I truly want to apply :)</p>

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<p>anyone…??</p>

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<p>Well I visited in the summer so I really can’t say much about Atlanta’s winter nor can I compare it to California’s weather. I’ll try to answer your questions as best as I can.</p>

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<li><p>Early summer isn’t so bad. The temperature is pretty mild (high 70s to mid 80s) with tolerable humidity. However, mid-summer gets pretty humid but not as bad as you might think.</p></li>
<li><p>When I walked onto the campus, all I could think was “Wow!” The campus is beautiful, clean and modern. All the buildings are well maintained, inside and outside as well. I really loved it.</p></li>
<li><p>I wasn’t able to enter any of the dorms since I visited during the summer, but what I’ve heard from upperclassmen is that the interior of each dorm is clean and cool. Campus dining - There is an all you can eat buffet (including a sushi bar :)) that is part of your meal plan as well as a Chick-fil-a and a Pizza Hut in case you want something different on campus.</p></li>
<li><p>I can’t help you out there since I’m only an incoming freshman, but I can tell you that I work hard when I need to and I play hard when I have the time.</p></li>
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<p>Additional facts - If you want to live in a community that offers athletics, great academics, comfortable living spaces and The Center for Disease Control (for internships if you’re premed) literally on the campus then I encourage you to apply.</p>

<p>Also, if you happen to visit then make sure you tour the Woodruff Physical Education Center. It is one of the nicest recreation centers on a college campus I have ever visited.</p>

<p>*Sorry about any grammar or spelling mistakes and I hope this helped you!</p>

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<p>Atlanta weather is very similar to most of the eastern seaboard. It does not get as cold as NYC or Boston. The Atlanta winters are usually overcast, wet and windy. It rains or snows during the day but the snow usually melts. However, once night fall comes the precipitation freezes.</p>

<p>Atlanta’s night life is very lively. There are pro sporting events, concerts, shows, nightclubs/bars and cafes (you must be aware of the different neighborhoods). However, it will be necessary to have a car. Public transportation is available but it is still not as developed as other large cities. The one major gripe I have about Atlanta is its lack of a significant metro system. The system they have is too small.</p>

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<ol>
<li>How hot does it get around spring to early summer and how cold does it get during the winter?? – so during the winter do you need winter boots/fur jackets, etc? I’m pretty sure it’s better than AZ, but I’m also hoping it’s cooler than California…</li>
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<p>It doesn’t get close to cold compared to the northeast. In fact, there will be days in December, January, and February where you’ll be fine in a t shirt and jeans. It doesn’t get too cold, but expect lows in the mid-30s, and around freezing for a few weeks out of the year. It can warm up 20 degrees during the day, however. It snows MAYBE 1-2 times a year. In my four years at Emory, it didn’t snow more than 5-6 times. And it only stuck around for more than a day once or twice. July and August are very warm (mid to upper 90s) and very humid. However, students aren’t on campus for more than a couple weeks of it.</p>

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<li>Is the campus pretty? The slideshow on the Emory website showed a few real nice pictures but I can’t put together the big picture in my mind…</li>
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<p>Gorgeous. Absolutely one of the prettiest campuses located within a major city that I’ve see (though I’m certainly biased). Although it’s located in a more suburban area, you don’t feel as if you’re in Atlanta at all while on campus. It’s more like a park with buildings. Visit and see for yourself.</p>

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<li>How is the quality of life - dorms, campus dining, night life, etc, and do people go out to hang out in the city (Atlanta) often?</li>
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<p>They’re in the process of building all new freshmen dorms. The project is around 50% complete. They are incredible. The meal plan on campus is great the first month, ok the first semester, and tolerable the 2nd semester. Honestly, you really get sick of the DUC, Dooley’s, Woodruff, and Jazzman’s after awhile. Fortunately, there are something like 20 places on campus to eat; however, not all of them are on the unlimited meal plan that you have as a freshmen. You can still eat at them as part of the meal plan, but it’s only a limited amount. Use cash the rest of the time. Food is good overall, but you’ll get sick of it after your freshman year. I tended to stay on campus more at first, but by Junior year, I went off campus almost daily. Atl is a great city, and you’d be a fool not to take advantage of it (especially buckhead, VA-highlands, Decatur, Midtown, East Atlanta, Inman Park). I too wish Atlanta had a better transit system.</p>

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<li>Would you say Emory students know how to “work hard and play hard” ?</li>
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<p>Yes. It’s exactly how I would describe the typical Emory student.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys! Anyone else?</p>

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<p>(fyi I’m an Emory student who lives in GA)</p>

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<li>How hot does it get around spring to early summer and how cold does it get during the winter?? – so during the winter do you need winter boots/fur jackets, etc? I’m pretty sure it’s better than AZ, but I’m also hoping it’s cooler than California…</li>
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<li>Low=30s, High=mid 90s and humid (but you probably won’t experience that since Emory students leave before June/July). Generally it’s like mid-80s or low-90s during Georgia’s “nice weather” and for the winter you just need a good jacket, not necessarily fur.</li>
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<li>Is the campus pretty? The slideshow on the Emory website showed a few real nice pictures but I can’t put together the big picture in my mind…</li>
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<li>Answers will be biased, I personally don’t like Emory’s style. They tried to do like Renaissance Italy (lot of white buildings) and they have a lot of marble. It does look very “new money” I guess, I just prefer the Gothic style or southern style, so I’m not a huge fan. Visit to make sure for yourself.</li>
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<li>How is the quality of life - dorms, campus dining, night life, etc, and do people go out to hang out in the city (Atlanta) often?</li>
<li>Best freshmen dorms are Few/Evan and New Turman, as they’re new and look like hotels. All the other freshmen dorms are pretty average college dorms. Food is also average, you’ll probably get sick of it towards the end of the year. </li>
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<p>To generalize night life for freshmen, it’s either Frat row or chilling in the dorms. I’d say more upperclassmen go out into ATL since they have more access to cars and you pretty much need a car to fully explore ATL.</p>

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<li>Would you say Emory students know how to “work hard and play hard” ? </li>
<li>Yes, if by “playing hard” you just mean getting drunk and like dancing or hooking up. Since I’ve grown up surrounded by UGA-destined kids. “Partying hard” at Emory is like a tame night at UGA.</li>
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<p>cool. i personally thought the pictures looked pretty good. I’m looking forward to visiting if i get a chance:) so since you say your an emory student can you tell me if you guys have art classes? I’ve heard the arts dept isn’t that well funded…</p>