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
I Work for the WNBA—But Not the One You’re Thinking Of
When I say I’m on the board for the WNBA, I’m often met with surprised looks and questions regarding my athletic qualifications. No, not the Women’s National Basketball League, I quickly clarify, but the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA)! As … Continued
Books, Podcasts, and Playlists for Surviving Grad School
Whether you’re fresh out of undergrad, pursuing a career change, or trying to balance class and a full-time job, grad school can be a very individual experience. And while the journey is full of rewarding and inspiring moments, it can … Continued
More Than Just a Workshop: How EmersonWRITES is Fostering the Next Generation of Writers
EmersonWRITES is so much more than a program that offers free creative writing workshops to local Boston students. Those weekend workshops allow teenagers in the greater Boston area to refine their writing skills, practice their freedom of expression, and gain … Continued
Your Future Self Will Thank You: Using Summer Break to Prep for the Fall Semester
Here at Emerson, we embrace the warm summer months in Boston as the perfect time to reset, relax, and, perhaps, begrudgingly, prepare for the upcoming semester. We know we all cringe at back-to-school commercials in July, but the slower summer … Continued
Add These Books By Emerson Alumni to Your Summer Reading Bucket List
Emerson’s alumni include an array of talented writers and authors, and this summer is the perfect time to check them out. This list covers all genres, whether you gravitate toward romantasy, good old-fashioned literary fiction, or even stories about the … Continued
Day in the Life of a Theatre Education & Applied Theatre Program Student
Emerson College’s Master of Arts in Theatre Education & Applied Theatre is nationally recognized for its hands-on coursework and passionate faculty, helping students combine theatre and proven teaching practices to transform lives and communities. To learn more about what life … Continued
The Absolute Best Places in Boston to Watch 4th of July Fireworks
July in Boston means free outdoor movie nights, tanning on the Esplanade docks, and roaming local public markets. It also marks Independence Day celebrations! As one of the most historically rich cities in the United States, Boston hosts an array … Continued
5 Career Options for Political Communication Graduates
Emerson’s Political Communication MA program offers more than the chance to learn invaluable skills from expert faculty. Through immersive courses and hands-on experience working on both local and global campaigns, each graduating student leaves with a successful career ahead of … Continued