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Styling For Maryland’s Only Student-Run Fashion Magazine

Not to brag, but I was voted “Best Dressed” in middle school. I’d show up to class in chunky heels, thigh-high socks, and plaid dresses—definitely not the norm in suburban Florida. While my classmates were mostly sporting sneakers and T-shirts, I was always experimenting with bold looks that felt like an extension of my personality. […]

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Top 5 Questions About Transferring to Hopkins

Many students consider making the switch to Hopkins, and naturally, they have questions. We’ve rounded up the top five questions transfer applicants ask to help you feel more prepared about what’s ahead. Here are some of the most common questions we receive from transfer applicants:  1. How do you consider my high school academic performance? […]

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Crocs, Coloring, and Club Basketball: My Wacky Weekends in Baltimore

I always look forward to my weekends at Hopkins because they’re two days I have all to myself. No classes, no office hours, and if I’m lucky, no studying for exams. Here are some of my favorite things to do on the weekends:   sleep in This is an easy number one. Although most people don’t […]

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Ciao Blue Jay! Reflecting on My Summer in Bologna, Italy

If you’re interested in spending your summer in Italy learning about the mafia, visiting ancient sites, and having the best gelato ever—keep reading! Here’s a recap of my experience at the Summer Academy in Bologna, Italy, at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).  I spent four weeks in Bologna, and my only complaint […]

Major & Minor

Critical Diaspora Studies

Critical Diaspora Studies (CDS) is the newest undergraduate major at Johns Hopkins University. A group of undergraduate Hopkins student activists envisioned and designed this unique program while pushing for curricular change to meet the challenges of the present moment. The CDS major examines the intersections among geographical and cultural areas of study that are often […]

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My Favorite Baltimore Neighborhoods

Back when I was thinking about attending Hopkins, I had never been to Baltimore before. As someone from a suburb without much to do, I was very excited to live in a city. I wasn’t sure how easy it would be to explore Baltimore since I don’t have a car, nor do I know how […]

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Know the Lingo: Understanding College Terminology

Just like attending college, the process of applying is a learning experience. Understanding common terminology is the first step in beginning your search for the right school for you. We’ve compiled a list of important terms to be familiar with as you start researching what different institutions have to offer. ACADEMIA TERMS Public vs private […]

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Hearing the Sirens Sing

There are many a capella groups on campus, and although I’m not in any, my friend Christina is. Her group is called the Sirens, and this past weekend, they performed their final concert of the semester. As soon as she invited me, I knew I had to go!   I first met Christina in biology lab […]

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Fantastic Friends and Where to Find Them

Looking back on my time at Hopkins, I know for sure that it was the people I met who made it so special, and they’re what I’ll miss the most. I met my friends by chance, like most people do, though I remember being really worried I wouldn’t make any friends, which many others felt […]

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Bringing High-Profile Guest Speakers to Campus

The HOP is a student-run organization that plans events throughout the year for Hopkins undergraduate students. Before I joined the HOP, I used to go to a lot of their events—my favorite was Hoptoberfest. Every October there are fun fall events on campus each day for a week, such as our annual pumpkin decorating contest, […]