Best TV Shows to Binge Based on Your Grad Program
After a semester full of all-nighters, meals on the go, and discussion posts that occasionally got written a few minutes before class, summer break is finally here! And what better way to celebrate the end of the school year than … Continued
Do You Write Genre Fiction? Meet Emerson’s PopFic MFA Program
The Popular Fiction Writing & Publishing MFA program at Emerson, affectionately known as PopFic, brings together writers at all stages of their creative and professional careers, each drawn to the program for different reasons. For some, it’s the fully online … Continued
Career Corner: It’s Okay to Change Your Mind in Grad School
Most people start graduate school with a plan. Maybe it’s clear and linear, like getting an awesome internship, landing a full-time job through Handshake, and building the career you’ve been dreaming of for years. Or maybe, upon admission, it’s a … Continued
Grad Student Guide to Emerson’s Dining Options
We’ve all had those days — rushing out the door for a 6 PM class, fully intending to throw together a quick meal, only to lose track of time. Then as a result, you’re stuck sitting through a three-hour lecture … Continued
The Perfect $20 Weekend in Boston
When you live in Boston, there’s no shortage of activities or restaurants to try. Between the city’s rich history and constant stream of events, our weekends can fill up pretty quickly. The only downside: it can be dangerously expensive. That’s … Continued
Level Up Your Career with Emerson’s Digital Communication Leadership MA
Did you know that the digital communication and marketing landscape is one of the fastest-growing industries? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in this field are projected to grow 10% over the next decade, with a median … Continued
Career Corner: Handshake – What is It?
Welcome to the Career Corner, a new series created in collaboration with Emerson’s Career Development Center, that tackles common questions, scenarios, or concerns graduate students frequently encounter throughout their professional journeys. In this post, we’re discussing the ambiguous career website … Continued
Need a Mentor? Look No Further Than the Emerge Mentorship Program
For many graduate students, one question tends to loom over our heads: What comes next? When networking and applying for jobs can often feel like a full-time role in itself, it’s easy not to know where to start. But for … Continued
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