Even the intro classes that everyone takes are very intense. Once you reach the higher level courses you cover large amount of info on a very specific topic over a relatively short period of time.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Social activities at Hopkins are pretty much limited to Athletics, clubs and study groups. But if you are active socially you will find that the people are very fun and you will make great friends.
The work is hard, but very rewarding, and there are a lot of oopportunities to participate in research.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Pretty expensive, but if you do well here it will open up incredible opportunities for you in the future. And the alumni network will be very valuable to you.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get active in campus activities fast. Join a club, find a service project that interests you, join a lab. Try to make yourself known to your professors, it can be hard in the larger classes, but it is important.
Don't lock yourself in the library 24-7. it is easy to do, but usually only results in incredibly high stress levels
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Type A personalities. People who enjoy studying, thrive in a competitive environment, and have pretty clear goals for the near future.
Even the intro classes that everyone takes are very intense. Once you reach the higher level courses you cover large amount of info on a very specific topic over a relatively short period of time.
Social activities at Hopkins are pretty much limited to Athletics, clubs and study groups. But if you are active socially you will find that the people are very fun and you will make great friends. The work is hard, but very rewarding, and there are a lot of oopportunities to participate in research.
Pretty expensive, but if you do well here it will open up incredible opportunities for you in the future. And the alumni network will be very valuable to you.
Get active in campus activities fast. Join a club, find a service project that interests you, join a lab. Try to make yourself known to your professors, it can be hard in the larger classes, but it is important. Don't lock yourself in the library 24-7. it is easy to do, but usually only results in incredibly high stress levels
Type A personalities. People who enjoy studying, thrive in a competitive environment, and have pretty clear goals for the near future.