Emerson Profiles
Some of our most successful alumni share their Emerson experiences and career advice.
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Elspeth Cypher ,
'80Associate Justice, Massachusetts Appeals Court<p>"Participate in extracurricular activities, especially debate and forensics. They’re instrumental in training you to think and speak, as well as preparing you academically for graduate school."</p>
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Eric Wasserman ,
MFA '02Author, professor<p>"Continually rededicate yourself to what you’ve chosen as your life’s passion. It can be frustrating to see your classmates succeeding when you are still struggling. But be happy for them and be steadfast in your own dedication, because your time will come and you will want those peers to be happy for you when it does."</p>
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Felicia Pride ,
MA '05Writer<p>"Take advantage of everything – from clubs and organizations to travel, connecting with professors and meeting people. Soak it all in. And make the experience your own."</p>
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Henry Winkler ,
'67Actor, author<p>"What you put in is what you get out. The enthusiasm you bring with you to the campus will pay you back with knowledge, pride, professionalism, and reputation."</p>
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Jim Vescera ,
'78Executive Vice President, Creative Director, NBC Entertainment Marketing<p>"The Emerson Mafia is present in every aspect of the entertainment business. I’ve worked for some, hired others,and collaborated with many more."</p>
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Joel Schwartzberg ,
'90Director of Digital Strategy for Moyers & Company<p>"At Emerson, there are so many opportunities to produce; there’s little excuse for sitting in your dorm room thinking, 'Someday I’d like to...' Also, consider forensics—the training is invaluable. And eat breakfast regularly."</p>
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Joseph Leo Bwarie ,
'99Actor and singer<p>"Work hard. When you are responsible, respectful, and work hard, other people want to work with you. Dreams can come true, but they don’t just happen. You have to do everything in your capable hands to make it happen."</p>
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Kathryn Cuca ,
'11Graduate student in Theatre EducationKathryn Cuca is a graduate student in Theatre Education.
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Ketan Deshpande ,
'11Graduate student in Integrated Marketing Communication<p>Ketan Deshpande is a graduate student in the Integrated Marketing Communication program.</p>
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Laura van den Berg ,
MFA '08Writer, teacher, editor<p>"A number of experiences at Emerson helped shape my writing: the teachers I worked with, the connections I formed with my peers, the support and camaraderie, the wealth of opportunities available in Boston and its rich literary culture."</p>
