Initially, I was not sure if I wanted to go to college in a big city. I was debating between Emory and a larger university located in a traditional college town. I loved Emory’s reputation and academics, but was worried that moving to Atlanta wouldn’t allow me to have the traditional college-town experience that I…

If you’re here on the Office of Undergraduate Admission blog, chances are you’ve already done some research on Emory. You may be looking for more information as you choose your home for the next four years. I was in that same process just over a year ago and remember learning about Dooley, Wonderful Wednesday, Emory’s…

I always had one burning question on college tours, “So, what do students actually do for fun here?” College is stressful, and even as a high school junior or senior, I knew that.  Hearing about academic programs and clubs helped me understand what on-campus life is like, but I always wondered how students escaped the…

This is the third of a three-part series. Read part 1 here, and part 2 here. Well hello there! Glad to see you are still with me for this three-part explanation of the Oxford to Emory transition. There are ups and downs to be expected with any major change in life, and you are equipped…

Hello there potential Oxford student! My name is Emily, and I’m excited to share some of my first dorm experiences here at Oxford College. Of the five residence halls on campus, I live in Haygood, located in the West Village. I am surprisingly satisfied with my room’s large counter space and Haygood’s homey atmosphere (#haygoodlookin’).…