However, as graduation approaches, and as we at the Career Development Center see students scattering from their classrooms and marching proudly to the job market, I’ve started reflecting on what it means to have a dream job, specifically about how aspirations are wonderful and motivating but can also be debilitating Read more…
Networking. Do you ever flinch after hearing your career counselor say the word? Do the three syllables echo in your nightmares, a reminder of the email draft you’re too scared to send? Have you endlessly watched video tutorials and read articles about the topic and still felt convinced that only Read more…
After graduating in December 2021, Liz started working at Deutsch, a NY-based advertising agency. She began her career as an Assistant Account Executive for 2 skincare brands. Quickly, Liz became a key player on her team, participating in important meetings and driving ideas for new campaigns. She also became the Read more…
Sarah Randall Hunt (Class of 2006) is an award-winning actress and producer based in Los Angeles. She was interested in studying opera before realizing her passion for acting and pursuing her BFA in Musical Theater from Emerson. Upon graduation, Hunt moved to New York to participate in Off-Broadway theater, national Read more…
Through nearly a decade of work in the San Francisco and Los Angeles education communities, Shernice Lazare has made an indelible impact on the lives of countless teachers and students. The recipient of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Emerson College and two Master’s degrees from UCLA and Read more…
Julia Torres Barden (aka, Julie Hinden, 1982): Author, Journalist, Spokesperson & Advocate In the 40 years since Julia graduated she’s been a company spokesperson in the cable television industry and an award-winning journalist. Most recently, Julia has penned her memoir as a survivor of childhood trauma and delivered a related Read more…
Greetings Lions! Welcome back to Tip Tuesday. With one more month of summer left, we’re sure there’s a variety of activities, that one last vacation, and back-to-school planning in the air for you. Speaking of back to school… At the career center, we look at alumni as lifelong learners. A Read more…
Topher Larkin is from the Class of 2004 and is the Event & Experience Manager at Metro Inclusive Health. Topher made the journey from the sunny state of Florida to go to Emerson College. He received a degree in Theatre Studies and Communication/Media Studies. He has had different job titles Read more…
“Being the main character simply means being the hero of your own story.” -Adele Lim, Class of 96 Adele Lim at Emerson’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony Hello Emersonians! On May 12th, 2022, one of our fellow Emersonians, Adele Lim shared this piece of advice as this year’s commencement speaker. While it Read more…
Joel David Ahumada is Class of 2013 and currently works at Condé Nast Entertainment! During their time at Emerson College, they majored in Broadcast Journalism and were a part of many student organizations, including EmChannel, Urban Dance Theatre, and Emerson Dance Company. After graduating from Emerson College, their first job Read more…