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My Weekend at the Leadership Gathering

I recently had the opportunity to participate in the Leadership Gathering at North Bay Adventures as a representative for Alpha Phi Omega. Since I’m serving as the club’s president this semester, I thought it’d be a great chance to meet the students representing other organizations. The trip was organized by LEED for members of the Student […]

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Navigating the College Search: Starting a Financial Aid Conversation

As you start your college search, you may be curious about paying for college and how this process works. Starting a conversation about financial aid with your family is a great way to begin brainstorming plans for financing your education. Set aside a good time to talk with your family and check out these steps […]

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Tess’ Ten Tips for First-Year Students

When I look back on my first year (or even the first two years) of college, I’m reminded of some lessons I learned and things I wish I’d known sooner. Although I feel like I got the hang of things quickly, there’s a few obvious (and not-so-obvious) pieces of advice I think are worth sharing. […]

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Charm City Commutes: Tales and Trails of Baltimore Transit—Part 2

In a continuation of my series on public transit, I thought it would be helpful to similarly identify the services Hopkins offers that keep us well connected throughout the city.  By reducing transportation inequity amongst students, the multitude of options available to Hopkins affiliates makes it easier to be actively involved in Baltimore. Homewood-Peabody-jhmi Shuttle The […]

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Designing My Summer Experience

This summer, I took part in the “Life Design Summer Experience Practicum,” a course offered by our career center to help support students participating in an approved summer experience. It wasn’t your typical class—this one was personalized to our individual plans and how they align with our professional goals. I had previously taken an intersession […]

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Reintroduction to Writing: Working in the Archives

The Reintroduction to Writing program is a foundational abilities course required for all first-year students in the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. It has diverse offerings that challenge students to rethink writing in ways that will help them throughout college and their future professional life. For my Reintroduction to Writing course, I was excited […]

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Charm City Commutes: Tales and Trails of Baltimore Transit—Part 1

The story of my life is one of admiration of public transit—both the successes in effectively using it, and the gut-punching moments of just missing it. These reflections on the highs and lows of being a perpetual user of public transit arguably take up more of my time than they should. My infatuation with all […]

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My Favorite Campus Study Spots

1. Brody Learning Commons Quiet Reading Room Known for its silent environment, the Brody Reading Room offers a place where you can concentrate on work. I love the high ceilings and natural lighting, which help the room feel calm. If you ever need a break, you can step out of the room and walk a […]

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Introducing the First-Year Seminar

At Hopkins, the First-Year Seminar (FYS) is designed to spark dynamic discussion on diverse subjects in a small-group setting. My First-Year Seminar was Reproduction in the 21st Century: Biology and Politics. Taught by Professor Zirkin, the course focused on emerging technologies and evolving legislation surrounding reproduction. I chose this seminar because I could engage with […]

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Lessons in Leadership: Backcountry Edition

You’re in the eighth mile of what was supposed to be a mere five-mile pre-lunch hike, on day four of a twelve-day backpacking training trip with Johns Hopkins Experiential Education. You’ve been circling the same trail for about an hour now on a misty, damp afternoon underneath the tall trees in Shenandoah National Park. The […]