You Want Some Advice?

Well, I am an international student from India, but I grew up in Peru. I am a film major and to be perfectly honest with you guys, there are many things that I regret not doing my freshmen year.

As a film major, I joined more student groups in order to have more time on set, but I wish I had been involved much sooner. That applies to any major that you are interested in (Musical theater, Journalism, etc.) because you learn while exposing yourself in the field through the different clubs ( Frames Per Second, National Broadcast Society) that Emerson College has to offer. Classes can only give you certain criteria and facts about your field of specialization. For example, when I go to my cinematography class, the teacher obviously teaches me how to use four different types of color and negative 16mm cameras, but the only way I am actually going to use them in a real life context ("everybody quiet on set, camera ready, lights., action!") is if I join student groups, meet people, raise money and shoot a movie. The staff shows you the way, you have to take initiative and start walking it.

To the new incoming freshmen I wish you good luck, and for the prospective students I certainly wish you all the best in your application process. The bottom line is that Emerson College is for students that have the initiative to do what they want. Teachers won't hold your hand and tell you what to do like in high school; it's all on you and your dreams. I know what I am saying sounds pretty cheesy, but the reality is that you should come here if you want to here to learn and network.