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Hopkins Clubs & Activities: New Beginnings

One of the most memorable parts of my first weeks at Hopkins was the student involvement fair. The recreation center was filled to the brim with hundreds of student organizations and clubs. The student involvement fair is an event where organizations showcase what they’re doing and how you can get involved with them throughout the […]

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Juggling Act: How I Keep a Balanced Schedule

During my time in college so far, I’ve been balancing more responsibilities than I did in high school between working, extracurriculars, classes, and keeping in touch with my family. Luckily, I’ve found many ways to relax throughout the year.   When I’m alone, I take a break by shooting baskets at the rec center courts and […]

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Peabody Transfers

Deadlines and requirements for peabody transfer students If you’re currently enrolled in the Peabody Institute and are interested in applying for transfer admission to the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences or Whiting School of Engineering or enrolling in the Peabody Double Degree Program, see below for information on eligibility and the application process. For […]

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Being Disabled at Hopkins

Being disabled at Hopkins, it can be difficult to understand which accommodations you may need in classes and what support systems are in place for you. I wanted to introduce some of the major resources I’ve used during my time at Hopkins as a student with hearing loss. While my experience is not a monolith, the following […]

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What Is an Admissions Counselor?

Admissions counselors are staff members within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions who facilitate the recruitment and application review process of applicants. At Hopkins, we’re also meant to be a resource you can use as you navigate your journey to college.  Let’s first look at what an admissions counselor does and doesn’t do.  What we do:   […]

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Hopkins Research Ramblings: Unveiling Opportunities and Adventures

My journey with academics is an ever-changing prism of experiences, endeavors, and excitement! It feels like almost every day I learn something new that completely changes my perspectives on what I’d like to study. I frequently look to happenings outside the classroom—on-campus jobs, off-campus internships, or study abroad, to name a few—to help hurry along […]

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From 3D Printers to Laser Cutters: Exploring the Makerspace

In my opinion, one of the most underutilized resources available to students at Johns Hopkins University is the Makerspace, located in the Pava Center in the Remington neighborhood. Just a short 10-minute walk or shuttle ride from campus, this design center offers all the tools you may need to turn your wildest creative dreams into […]

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Diversity at Hopkins: How I Feel Celebrated

Before arriving at Hopkins as an international student, one of the things I knew was important to me was celebrating my culture. Initially, I wasn’t sure how that would manifest at Hopkins.   On campus, I found plenty of avenues like culture affinity groups to celebrate my background. A huge benefit of the diverse student […]

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5 East Coast Culture Shocks From a Rural Student

Magnolia, Texas never felt rural to me.   After I came to Hopkins, however, I realized my town was a little more rural than I previously thought. I remember casually mentioning a time in high school when my friends and I pet the cow in the ag barn behind our school. My story was met with […]

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The Road to the Rhodes

At Hopkins, I was involved with disability advocacy and research. This was informed by my own experiences growing up with hearing loss, and digital accessibility and disability advocacy knowledge from informal sources such as #DisabilityTwitter on X (formerly Twitter) and online LinkedIn learning courses. When looking at post-graduation options, I wanted a formal education in […]