<p>Theres a reason why and i just thought some of you international students should know this before deciding anything.
I had a few friends over there and their feedback has truly been terrible.
One of my friends has been the subject of bitter racism to the extent that he has had people throwing eggs and other unmentionables at him. And he has suffered all this because after a lifetime of secrecy and lying he finally came out and declared his homosexuality. And by doing so he completely lost his social life. All the other friends who supported him have also faced such similar consequences. Although most of them have transfered out, i cannot ignore the fact that this has completely changed my impression of what i once though was a open, liberal university. Turns out they all felt that the student body consists of rich, snobbish and somewhat conservative students.
Now i'm not asking you change you're opinion of the college, or even believe what i'm saying. But on seeing that many of you are considering going there I am compelled to give you an incidence that might alter you're impressions of this place.</p>
<p>Ah well^ i don't know how true that is, but well i decided on carleton precisely because of how friendly and accepting the student body there is not to mention great academics.</p>
<p>Thanks for recounting it though- i have read about the rich and snobbish people there.</p>
<p>Not everyone at Emory would be like that -_-</p>
<p>its such a random comment.. i have no idea what you are talking abt..~emory is a little bit segregated, but if you r open enough, you can make friends with basically everyone..regarding the sexual orientation issue, i have never experienced personally and i would assume most of the ppl r heterosexual...</p>
<p>I agree with joshua. These badmouthing of a very good school are just quite pretentious not to mention spreading unfounded propaganda that could destroy its image. Personally, I do feel its unfair that the entire student population is based on a he-said-she-said scenario.</p>
<p>Not really. The student is just detailing his or her experience in the school not badmouthing it. We hear people complaining about different schools and complaining about your college is a fundamental human right ;). However, it might be the OP's experience as an international student and might be shocked for example at the racism and homophobia in the US- a place he or she assumed was as liberal as she saw on tv- this experience would not be the same for someone who didn't care much about racism or homophobia in their school.</p>
<p>All being said, the poster has the freedom to post and is probably not pretentious or lieing since he or she does not have much to gain from slandering the school. As I said, he or she is just telling the truth of his or her experience and warning to international students. Regardless thousands of people would stilll apply to Emory and the OP obviously knows badmouthing a school is futile</p>
<p>Excuse me if I'm a bit skeptical... Here are a couple registered student organizations at Emory:</p>
<p>EMORY GAY AND LESBIAN ADVOCATES (EGALA)
GAY EMORY MEDICAL STUDENTS AND SUPPORTERS (GEMSS)</p>
<p>So because there are 2 groups supporting homosexuality, such incidences cannot take place in the school? I don't even care, but that's a silly point. We don't even know how many members these groups have, how active they are etc.</p>
<p>Everything that the OP says may not be true but this Emory stereotype is true to some extent.</p>
<p>CAMPUS LGBT GROUPS, 2006-2007</p>
<p>Emory Pride: Open to lgbt students, staff, faculty and their heterosexual allies. Learnlink Zoe Fine or Scot Seitz. </p>
<p>Emory Gay and Lesbian Advocates (EGALA): A group for lesbian/gay/ bisexual/transgender law students at Emory Law School. Contact Nathan Hartman. </p>
<p>Sacred Worth: A group based in Candler School of Theology, made up of lgbt students and allies who affirm the diversity of human sexuality. Sacred Worth seeks is a place of support and safety to those members of the Candler community who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered and those who are supportive heterosexual allies of LGBT justice issues. The group also serves as a prophetic voice, promoting and provoking conversation about sexuality and gender orientation, especially as it relates to ministry. We support the full validation of all persons who are called to ministry, regardless of sexual or gender orientation. Contact Vance West. </p>
<p>Emory Health Alliance: A group for lgbt students and allies at the Emory School of Medicine, Rollins School of Public Health and the Nursing School. Contact Malu Tungol. </p>
<p>ROSA (Rainbow Oxford Student Alliance): Group for lgbt students and allies at Oxford College of Emory University. Contact ROSA. </p>
<p>President's Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns: An advisory body to the president of the university. Members meet once per month to consider university-wide policies and procedures and recommend measures that will improve the overall campus atmosphere for lesbian, gay, bisexual faculty, staff and students. Visit the Commission web site for more information. </p>
<p>Emory GALA (Gay and Lesbian Alumni): Emory GALA is an organization established in 2005 for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and supportive alumni and friends of Emory University. The goals of the group include encouraging community involvement, sponsoring social events and travel, supporting the Emory Office of LGBT Life and its programs, providing scholarships to worthy students and participating in the Association of Emory Alumni on a regular basis. We work together to serve the community and Emory by celebrating our diversity while upholding academic traditions and ideals.</p>