<p>So after realizing that Emory's spring break is actually different from my school district's, I figured it would be a good time to visit! I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions of what I need to check out while I'm there. So far, I'm scheduled for a tour at 10 am on a Thursday... and I basically have the rest of the day free.</p>
<p>When is Emory’s spring break? I am visiting sometime after March 14th…probably get there around the 16th-20th?</p>
<p>Emory’s Spring Break is Mar. 9 (Mon) to Mar. 13 (Fri), plus the weekends on either side.</p>
<p>If you have not seen the YouTube video or DVD (Emory Undergraduate Experience: [YouTube</a> - The Undergraduate Experience](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5CnRFGzUHM]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5CnRFGzUHM), then do so as a preliminary preparation.</p>
<p>I would think about what interests you, e.g., academic departments, athletics, etc., and if there is a particular interest you wish to explore further, then try to make contacts now to coordinate something when you are on campus. For instance, my daughter had arranged time with a music professor some years back when we visited, and it was very helpful.</p>
<p>In addition to scheduling the official visit/tour and information session with the Office of Admission (and be sure to do this), the other things I would do would be:</p>
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<li><p>Try to get an opportunity to visit a class or two.</p></li>
<li><p>Visit those departments that appeal to you. See if you can speak with a professor or two.</p></li>
<li><p>Visit the Career Center and ask questions of implications of planned majors and potential careers.</p></li>
<li><p>Visit the Woodruff Library and ask a librarian if you can get a brief tour. Also, go up to the 10th floor where the Rare Collections and Archives are located. </p></li>
<li><p>Go eat at the Cox Hall Food Court and/or some of the other places, just to get a taste of the food: [Emory</a> University | Dining : Where to Eat](<a href=“http://www.emory.edu/dining/wheretoeat.php]Emory”>http://www.emory.edu/dining/wheretoeat.php)</p></li>
<li><p>Check out the CC Visits page for Emory: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visits/emory-university[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visits/emory-university</a></p></li>
<li><p>Off campus, there are a myriad of things to do: Museums, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center (the tour is pretty cool), the World of Coca-Cola (go in thirsty), and of course, the food in the neighborhoods are great. Check out Virginia Highlands, Buckhead, etc.</p></li>
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<p>By the way, people have asked me where I stay when I visit, and I usually find that I always get a good value and service at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center Hotel, just 10 minutes and a few miles from Emory:
[The</a> Atlanta Marriott Century Center is near the Downtown Area](<a href=“http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-photos/atlne-atlanta-marriott-century-center/]The”>http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-photos/atlne-atlanta-marriott-century-center/)</p>
<p>thanks that helped a ton!</p>
<p>too add I would say definitely check out little 5 points and downtown decatur. You can grab a meal at either place (vortex in 5 points is great for dinner and crescent moon or sweet melissa’s in downtown decatur). Along with the highlands they are just good hangout spots with very different cultures. </p>
<p>I’d also strongly recommend going out and seeing what the social scene is like.</p>
<p>Vortex is amazing. Simply amazing hamburgers. And you must get the sweet potato fries. Also, everyone has to be 18+, so if you have any younger siblings that are coming, be aware.</p>
<p>If u can’t get into vortex there’s an Australian brewery nearby that’s delicious. Emory is awesome you will love of it I recommend takin a sitting break on gouizeuta school steps. Nice stuff</p>