<p>How were you being rude? You were just clarifying. In addition, I gave a shout out for it hosting decent events (I don’t know how good they are, I just know I see a lot of them going on in the lobby area. I’ve seen some major events at LSM. For example, they host the “last lecture” over there. I know one time they used their “great room” area to host a Hawaiian themed party. I have just seen their events up close in person before so that’s why I can for sure give it something beyond decent. “Decent” usually means “I don’t know the quality, but a lot of it happens”. Also, does Turman still have the Citizenship theme with some freshman seminars associated with it? I wanted to mention that aspect too, but I don’t know if it exists. When I read about it, it sounded pretty neat to have some folks decide to take freshman seminars themed after their dorms. I just suspected that over time the concept maybe eroded because Emory students just “aren’t into that sort of thing” (not the citizenship idea, but the idea of engaging the theme of the hall intensely enough to take courses regarding it). I would love to be proven wrong on that one. It would tell me that we’re doing better than I think and that it’s possible that some students are actually interested in the “living and learning community” thing at Emory (I just feel like Fevans didn’t really work…). I’m honestly not sure if any of the dorms other than Fevans has a theme anymore (Longstreet was Global Cultures, Turman was Citizenship, but I actually think that went to Dobbs, and Hamilton, creativity/arts?). I just wonder if they pretty gave up on freshmen themed halls altogether with an exception or two.</p>
<p>Maintain a 3.0 bro. That is pretty much it. 2.5 at the absolute lowest</p>
<p>Another question, How do people dress at Emory? On a normal day I’ll have on khakis, an Oxford, and a blazer. Will I look overdressed or is the norm? I know that Emory is not a traditional southern school, so I thought I should ask. Should I go and purchase a pair of jeans before going?</p>
<p>People usually dress like the professional attire of whichever field they’re going in to.
What you mentioned would be overdressed in the math department. But not among Econ or Business majors. </p>
<p>As long as your clothes don’t have a moose on, nobody will judge. </p>
<p>Campus as a whole is preppy fwiw but its easy to find people who don’t care. </p>
<p>I like how me and you would find Emory “preppy” probably because where we are from. Most students who go to Emory would actually find it to be one of the less “preppy” schools. I honestly think the presence of a lot of b-schoolers makes kind of inflates it. Most people outside of it dress rather casually (though may indeed where quite expensive casual clothes or do a “semi-formal” sort of thing quite often).</p>
<p>I’ve gone to private school so long that the blazer, and tie feels more comfortable than a T at this point haha. If you don’t mind indulging me, what professors are the best to take classes with? and because I really like the political arena, and am considering a career in the field, is Jimmy Carter like a regular professor, in that he has a class that he teaches, or is it more a seminar deal? Is a class with Carter difficult to enroll in?</p>
<p>Learn to drop that blazer and tie in the fall. It will be hot. Unless you are a part of activities on campus that require you to dress professional, just don’t…</p>
<p>Carter is not a permanent faculty at Emory. His right hand man when making the Middle East Peace deals is and that guy’s class is amazing! It’s cross-listed history and polisci (he often teaches Arab-Israeli Conflict and has a freshman seminar over in the history department): Kenneth Stein. Also, if you are into these sorts of things, try to the Voluntary Core Program. They basically have nothing but the best instructors courses centered around the great books (like it will center a political science course around great books. It actually makes things more interesting as my experience in the dystopias/utopias class reminds me. We actually started with The Republic and then went into more contemporary Utopian/Dystopian fiction or allegories to frame our discussions and writing topics) and it will fulfill many of the GERs while also putting you in a cohort/academic community truly interested in these sorts of things. <a href=“Voluntary Core Curriculum Program”>Voluntary Core Curriculum Program;
<p>If you can take an intro. course (usually will teach a smaller freshman section of comparative politics) or freshman seminar with Lancaster, do it! I hear he’s rigorous but amazing. As for Carter, there will be many opportunities for you work for the Carter Center on any of the many initiatives it hosts, so don’t worry. If you’re into politics, Emory will take care of you.</p>
<p>Are there many connection that I could make that I could use after college? Especially concerning running for public office?</p>
<p>I’m sure most college students don’t run for office immediately after college (I’m sure you know this). That usually requires building a reputation in public service and community building, but if you start doing those things in college and make connections with the right faculty members such as Stein who looks out for great writers and then tries to fix them up with professional organizations such as magazines or Newspapers who may need someone to write on political issues. This is where many folks start. Many public office people were good writers in certain capacities as a significant amount were lawyers. Of course many of our most well-known politicians wrote for or headed the law review at their institution.By working for things such as the Carter Center or other organizations, and making a mark, you will of course make connections. I just recommend not really having this specific thing in mind when engaged in such activities. I would just look out for general networking opps.</p>