Office of Graduate Studies Fall 2025 Newsletter
A Conversation with Emerson’s iGrad Leaders: Navigating Grad School Across Cultures Coming to a new country for graduate school is both exciting and challenging. We sat down with two exceptional graduate students who have not only successfully navigated their own journeys … Continued
Easy Dinner Ideas for the On-the-Go Grad Student
As we begin a new semester, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of meetings, deadlines, and commuting; that’s part of being a dedicated graduate student! For many of us, classes don’t start until the evening at 6pm and … Continued
Best Places to See Holiday Lights Around Boston
I don’t know about you, but between finals and end-of-year parties, I’ve hardly had time to take in everything Boston has to offer during the holiday season. Sure, I’ve passed a few light displays on the way to Emerson’s campus. … Continued
Faculty in Focus: 5 Questions with a Communication Disorders Professor
For our second installment of the Faculty in Focus series, we chatted with Dr. Nydia Bou, the Senior Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence and Communication Disorders Chair. Throughout her career, Dr. Bou has had experience in teaching both undergraduate and graduate students, program … Continued
Glow Up Your LinkedIn
LinkedIn can feel like a platform where career excitement goes to die. Maybe you made your profile as a recommendation from a professor years ago, but actively avoid scrolling through your feed or updating your profile. Don’t fret; we’re here … Continued
A Book Lover’s Dream: Backstage at the Boston Book Festival
On a crisp October morning, I stood outside First Church in Boston wearing a bright red volunteer shirt and a lanyard around my neck. Clutching a clipboard with papers that listed author names and panel times for my assigned location, … Continued
Tales of a Commuter
When moving to Boston, some of the most frequent questions Emerson students ask are: Where??? Why??? How long will it take for me to get to campus??? (These questions must be read in a feverish tone, or at least, that’s … Continued
Faculty in Focus: 5 Questions With a Strategic Marketing Professor
Ever thought about what your professor’s life is like outside of the classroom? Maybe you’ve wondered what fuels their morning, pondered their go-to pump up song, or why they feel so connected to the Emerson community. To take a sneak … Continued
What I Did During Summer Break (That Helped My Career!)
Summer break is a great time to catch up on much-needed relaxation between semesters, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to focus on personal and professional growth. For many graduate students, the break between classes means discovering ways to apply … Continued
How to Ask For (And Get) Great Recommendation Letters
Whether you need a stellar letter of recommendation for an internship, full-time job, or higher education application, it’s normal to have some jitters about the asking process. Who should I ask? How far in advance do I have to ask … Continued