Although Johns Hopkins has a reputation for being an ultra-competitive institution, this does not mean the people there want to sabotage you grades in order to better their own. People are always willing to help you understand the subject matter better and to make your time at Hopkins a good time. Hopkins may be tough academically, but the students there still know how to have a fun time.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure you have a well-balanced application. Additionally, you want to sure true interest in the school. Schools can tell if you would really like to go there or not and they will accept students accordingly.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Good grades may be tough for some people to achieve, but personally, I have not had any problems yet. All that is needed is good time-management skills and a good support team. Professors are very willing to help you learn the subject matter better and other students are always there to help. As long as you study hard, you can still do fine.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorm I lived in this past year (Wolman) is considered a less social dorm than the AMRs. However, my floor became a tight-knit bunch and I made friends that I would not have made otherwise. Having a common room was great as it was place to do homework, watch movies, and just hang out.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
At first, the idea of an unlimited meal plan intrigued me. Unfortunately, I started growing tired of the food at FFC (the cafeteria). I don't think the food was bad; everyone was just expecting more of the food. Sure, there's other places to eat, but you have pay for those (outside of the meal plan money). On St. Paul, there's a lot of places to grab food (Subway, Chipotle, Uni Mini, etc.).
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
You can always go into Baltimore for fun and relaxation on the weekend (Inner Harbor, Mount Vernon, Fells Point). There is also the Towson Town Center (an OK-mall, coming from King of Prussia Mall, it's not thaaat great). There's intramurals for you to relax and pick up soccer games all the time. Finally, there are parties for those who enjoy them.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is a great variety of things to do, from community service to sports. The intramurals are great and can be very competitive. Because of the location, Hopkins does a lot of service with the schools around it. For example, I help mentor, not just academically, a high school student from one of the surrounding high school. There is something for everyone.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Baltimore is not considered the safest place, but we do have a great campus security system. There are people watching over us at all times, and as long as you aren't stupid, you'll be fine. I've felt safe walking alone on campus at 3 or 4 in the morning.
Although Johns Hopkins has a reputation for being an ultra-competitive institution, this does not mean the people there want to sabotage you grades in order to better their own. People are always willing to help you understand the subject matter better and to make your time at Hopkins a good time. Hopkins may be tough academically, but the students there still know how to have a fun time.
Make sure you have a well-balanced application. Additionally, you want to sure true interest in the school. Schools can tell if you would really like to go there or not and they will accept students accordingly.
Good grades may be tough for some people to achieve, but personally, I have not had any problems yet. All that is needed is good time-management skills and a good support team. Professors are very willing to help you learn the subject matter better and other students are always there to help. As long as you study hard, you can still do fine.
The dorm I lived in this past year (Wolman) is considered a less social dorm than the AMRs. However, my floor became a tight-knit bunch and I made friends that I would not have made otherwise. Having a common room was great as it was place to do homework, watch movies, and just hang out.
At first, the idea of an unlimited meal plan intrigued me. Unfortunately, I started growing tired of the food at FFC (the cafeteria). I don't think the food was bad; everyone was just expecting more of the food. Sure, there's other places to eat, but you have pay for those (outside of the meal plan money). On St. Paul, there's a lot of places to grab food (Subway, Chipotle, Uni Mini, etc.).
You can always go into Baltimore for fun and relaxation on the weekend (Inner Harbor, Mount Vernon, Fells Point). There is also the Towson Town Center (an OK-mall, coming from King of Prussia Mall, it's not thaaat great). There's intramurals for you to relax and pick up soccer games all the time. Finally, there are parties for those who enjoy them.
There is a great variety of things to do, from community service to sports. The intramurals are great and can be very competitive. Because of the location, Hopkins does a lot of service with the schools around it. For example, I help mentor, not just academically, a high school student from one of the surrounding high school. There is something for everyone.
Baltimore is not considered the safest place, but we do have a great campus security system. There are people watching over us at all times, and as long as you aren't stupid, you'll be fine. I've felt safe walking alone on campus at 3 or 4 in the morning.