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4.12 / 5 based on 56 reviews
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Christian V
Overall
I wish I had known...
That Atlanta is actually in the middle of nowhere and that most clubs close at 3, the rest at 4 a.m.
After that, there is nothing much to do but go to bed.
And one more thing: You NEED a car to get around, otherwise you are lost!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Atlanta is not the greatest place, but the University is good and you will get to know a lot of amazing exchange students. I made friends for life!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Travel to Miami, it's the best! Hook up with other exchange students and buy a car together. Then travel around and sell it at the end... it is worth it!
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Thibaut H
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I wish I had known...
How badly I would want to stay!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go there. Atlanta is not the best city on earth but Emory is a very friendly and engaging place.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Do travel elsewhere in the US in your free time! I spent quite a bit of time in California and also in NYC. Other international students also went to New Orleans, Florida, and even Mexico. It's very easy to go anywhere from Atlanta.
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Nina S
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I wish I had known...
No, I was perfectly informed. But a few friends of mine had to find out the hard way, that the housing office at Emory sets a high value on a perfectly cleaned apartment at the end of the stay, by paying a quite high fine. So make sure your room is clean!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you have the chance to visit this university: JUST DO IT! It will most definitely be the best thing you ever did! You will have the time of your life!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I seriously had the time of my life: academic and social-wise. Emory is a great university with state-of-the-art facilities and wonderful teachers. I learned more in these four months than I did in the past 4 years. The campus is absolutely beautiful. Atlanta is maybe not the greatest city to be as a tourist, but for living it is a great place: good infrastructure, awesome nightlife, nice shopping malls, very friendly people. Travel tips in Georgia itself: Savannah; Other than that, if you have the possibility: Miami, New Orleans, Washington D.C., New York, New England region. Helpful advice: Don't be shy to ask people for help, the Georgians are every friendly people.
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Philipp-August S
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I wish I had known...
that you have to leave your apartment at a certain specified point of time
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you like doing more than the average student, Emory is a good choice.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
make trips to Florida (Miami, St.Augustine) and New Orleans! don't miss the Coca Cola museum!
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Nina S
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I lived on CLAIRMONT Campus (I therefore cannot comment on other campus dorms and/or facilities on Emory Campus), which was newly built two years ago and has a great state-of-the-art Activities and Academics Center with everything from an Olympic-size pool up to a fitness center
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Nina S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Where do I start!? ;-) In these regions of Atlanta are awesome places to go out: Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, Virginia Highlands and Little Five Points. IN Midtown: Loca Luna, Eleven50, Vision, Twisted Taco, Leopard Lounge; IN Buckhead: Tounge n' Groove; OUTSIDE the usual regions: Compound. There is a big variation of Restaurants. My favorites: Silk (Midtown), Fountain's (Virginia Highland). Nice cafes can be found in Decatur and Virginia Highland. Sports: Don't miss an Atlanta Braves baseball and a Georgia Tech college football game! Shopping: Lenox Mall!
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