Packing Your Bags for Boston

The countdown to the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year is on here at Emerson! Renovation projects in the Walker Building are almost complete, movers are loading new furniture into our newest undergraduate residence hall above the Colonial Theater, and the Graduate Admission staff is working hard to finalize the paperwork for all of our incoming graduate students.

With less than 50 days to go, we know many of you are preparing to move to Boston from various places throughout the country, and indeed throughout the world. As you prepare to load your suitcases and U-Hauls to make the trek, we have compiled a short list of things you might need to be a true Bostonian:

• Reading material for your T ride to campus: Paperback books and magazines work best
• A good pair of walking shoes: So you can experience the Freedom Trail without getting a blister
• A blanket to sit on in Boston Common: it's the perfect place to study
• Beach attire: There are numerous beaches accessible by car, T, or commuter rail
• Good cocktail party attire: Many Emerson students love frequenting exhibit installations, theater productions, and other swanky social events
• A good map of Boston: With all the exploring you're going to do in the first semester, you'll use it almost daily

We're so excited to meet you at graduate orientation! Continue to check in via telephone or email if you have any questions for us.