Emory University visit

This past weekend, Emory University flew news staffer Seimi Park out for their admitted students weekend, a program which included three packed days of student panels, resource fairs, information sessions, and more. She wrote about her experience at her possible home for the next four years.

When I first set foot on the marbled floors of the breathtaking campus, a current student came up and greeted me with the happiest expression on her face. She was a complete stranger and yet she took the time to greet me, introduce herself, and welcome me to the school.

Once I was settled, I had the opportunity to visit classes. I chose to sit in on Intro to Comparative Politics and Creative Writing. Both had relatively small class sizes of 10 to 15 people, which is great for those who want close relationships with their professors. The coursework was very interesting and I learned from current students that the work is very hard, but definitely manageable.

Aside from academics, there are so many clubs and activities on campus. From Division III sports and student government to acapella groups and newspaper, there is something for everyone. During my short time at the school, I was able to go bowling, take free salsa dancing lessons, watch performances from the campus dance groups, visit the petting zoo, go to a barbecue cookout, and ride a mechanical bull! Students will never be bored, especially with so much to do off-campus in the huge city of Atlanta.

Beyond all of this, I made the best group of friends. My peers at Emory were so intelligent, genuine, and open-minded, truly taking the time to get to know every person at the program. As we were discussing our possible majors, giving recommendations, and making suggestions for each other, I came to the realization that the school was a highly cooperative environment. The success of one is the success of all and the students truly do work to build you up into the best version of yourself and that is my favorite aspect of the school.

According to US News and World Report, Emory is currently reported as #21 in national universities. The school is known primarily for its research facilities and specializes in education in the following areas: medicine, law, writing, and business. If any of this sounds appealing, I would highly recommend checking out Emory.