{"id":3475,"date":"2023-09-06T08:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T08:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/?p=3475"},"modified":"2023-08-03T13:24:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T13:24:42","slug":"why-apply-to-emerson-for-graduate-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2023\/09\/06\/why-apply-to-emerson-for-graduate-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Apply to Emerson for Graduate School?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Accessibility-header-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view from below of a building with an Emerson College sign and banner on the front\" class=\"wp-image-3476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Accessibility-header-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Accessibility-header-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Accessibility-header-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Accessibility-header.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the applications for Emerson\u2019s graduate programs are now open. As with any school, you may be wondering, \u201cWhat\u2019s special about Emerson?\u201d or \u201cIs graduate school worth it?\u201d In today\u2019s blog we\u2019re going to highlight some of the reasons why you should apply to Emerson\u2019s graduate programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Emerson, graduate students form lifelong friendships. You can find community\u00a0 through our <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/graduate-studies\/graduate-student-association\/graduate-student-organizations\"><strong>clubs and organizations<\/strong><\/a>. Some popular clubs include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emerson_igso\/\"><strong>International Graduate Student Union (IGSO)<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/emconnect.emerson.edu\/organization\/eboni\"><strong>EBONI<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> Emerson\u2019s Black Organization with Natural Interest. IGSO regularly hosts fun events like bowling night, and you don\u2019t have to be an international student to participate! It\u2019s a club for any and all Emerson graduate students to come together and relax outside of school. EBONI is another wonderful organization that built a community around political, cultural, and professional empowerment of Black Emerson students. For more information about Emerson\u2019s graduate organizations, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2022\/12\/28\/3-unique-grad-student-organizations-at-emerson\/\"><strong>blog about unique graduate clubs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Students-3.jpg\" alt=\"Students standing in the Boston Common, working together with film equipment\" class=\"wp-image-3479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Students-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Students-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Students-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Formal organizations aren\u2019t the only way students connect at Emerson. Each graduate program has a designated student lounge where students can meet people in their cohort and chat between classes. If you\u2019re looking to connect with people across graduate programs, check out the<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2022\/03\/30\/the-best-places-to-study-at-emerson%EF%BF%BC\/#:~:text=The%20Ansin%20Building%20houses%20several%20classrooms%20and%20faculty%20and%20staff%20offices.%20But%20did%20you%20know%20that%20it%E2%80%99s%20also%20home%20to%20a%20lounge\/study%20area%20specifically%20for%20grad%20students%3F\"><strong>general graduate student lounge<\/strong><\/a>, which is open to all Emerson graduate students.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in online or hybrid graduate programs also have ample opportunities for connection. Students often exchange phone numbers during orientation and meet remotely to socialize or work on school projects. For more information about virtual connections in graduate school, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2022\/11\/23\/day-in-the-life-of-a-writing-for-film-and-television-grad-student\/\"><strong>blog about a low-residency student<\/strong><\/a> and her experience <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2022\/11\/23\/day-in-the-life-of-a-writing-for-film-and-television-grad-student\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20great%20thing,diverse%20creative%20environment.\"><strong>forming friendships with classmates across the country<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what program you\u2019re considering, you will have access to a great support network at Emerson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All the Best Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerson\u2019s primary campus is located in the heart of downtown Boston. Known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/10-most-walkable-cities-in-america\/\"><strong>one of the nation\u2019s most walkable cities<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>Boston is easy to navigate and full of culture. Located in the middle of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston-discovery-guide.com\/boston-theatre-district-shows.html\"><strong>Theatre District<\/strong><\/a> and a short walk from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinatownmainstreet.org\/\"><strong>Chinatown<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/boston.eater.com\/maps\/best-restaurants-boston-north-end-little-italy\"><strong>North End<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> Emerson is in the hub of Boston\u2019s art and food scene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being an Emerson student in the city gets you<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2022\/08\/16\/student-deals-in-boston\/\"><strong>plenty of perks<\/strong><\/a>, such as discounts at museums, restaurants, and shows in the Theatre District. Students can score discounted tickets to Red Sox games throughout the season. Home to multiple renowned sports teams, Boston is a great city for lovers of baseball, football, hockey, basketball, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to our vibrant Boston campus, Emerson has a <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/emerson-los-angeles\"><strong>campus in Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a>. Students in the <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/majors-programs\/graduate-programs\/writing-film-and-television-mfa-low-residency\"><strong>Writing for Film and Television<\/strong><\/a> program will have two of their week-long in-person residencies at the LA campus. Home to the nation\u2019s film and entertainment industry, Los Angeles is an invaluable place for future screenwriters to study. When you join the Emerson community, you gain access to an exclusive network of industry professionals, both in LA and Boston.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving students access to both the East and West coasts, Emerson offers excellent graduate education in some of the nation\u2019s most desirable locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Networking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerson\u2019s campus locations in Boston and Los Angeles create opportunities for partnerships with corporations in those cities. Thanks to Emerson\u2019s global alumni network and strong connections in Boston and LA, graduate students have gone on to work for companies like the Boston Arts Academy, Johnson &amp; Johnson, MSNBC, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through our robust <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/career-development-center\"><strong>Career Development Center<\/strong><\/a>, students have access to one-on-one career counseling and exclusive internship opportunities on <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.joinhandshake.com\/login\"><strong>Handshake<\/strong><\/a>. Current students and alumni also have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/emerge.emerson.edu\/v2\/\"><strong>Emerge<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> Emerson\u2019s professional networking platform. Through Emerge, Emersonians can connect, find a mentor, offer professional guidance, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Students-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Emerson graduate students standing around a table talking and networking\" class=\"wp-image-3477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Students-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Students-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Students-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/Students-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about how Emerson connects its students to excellent professional experiences, check out our blog about <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2023\/04\/12\/find-your-dream-summer-internship-through-emerson\/\"><strong>summer internships for graduate students<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerson not only provides an excellent education to its graduate students, but it also offers plenty of perks outside the classroom. Between the community students find in Emerson, competitive campus locations, and exclusive networking opportunities, Emerson makes graduate school worth your investment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>We hope this has given you an idea of why students apply to Emerson for graduate school. For more information about Emerson&#8217;s graduate programs, contact one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/admissions-aid\/graduate-admission\/connect-us\"><strong>admissions counselors<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of the applications for Emerson\u2019s graduate programs are now open. 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