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Finding My Place on Campus Through Club Basketball

When I first arrived at Hopkins, saying I was nervous was an understatement. I was overjoyed to be attending my dream school, but at the same time, I feared the immense change this would bring to my life. Thoughts of doubt constantly consumed my mind. Will I make friends? Am I smart enough? Will I […]

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In Their Words: Why I Chose Hopkins

A Hopkins education is defined by access to diverse perspectives. Our students come from every corner of the world, bringing with them an unending variety of ideas and lived experiences. Regardless of their identity, every student is able to find home on the Homewood campus. A few Blue Jays shared how they knew that Hopkins […]

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6 Low-Cost Places I’ve Gone & Hope to Go

At Hopkins, there are tons of free and affordable things to do both on and off campus. I’ve rounded up three of my favorites and three I can’t wait to experience. Let’s get into it!  1. National Aquarium Every Friday, the National Aquarium’s admission is half-off, so one of my friends suggested we go. We […]

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Conversations with a Hopkins Alum: Aashna Sundesha, ’22

Hopkins Insider met with Hopkins alumna Aashna Sundesha, ’22 to learn about her Hopkins experience and how it has impacted her post-grad life.  This transcript has been edited for clarity and brevity.  Can you tell us a little about yourself?  I’m Aashna. I graduated in 2022. I was an international student from Mumbai, India, and […]

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Clocking In: My Campus Job Journey

As a full-time student, I’ve held several campus jobs and found them easily through SMILE, the university’s experiential learning platform. Working in different campus environments has unexpectedly taught me so much about Hopkins and its students. It may seem daunting to add to your schedule with a job, but there are many accessible campus opportunities […]

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The Halls Are Alive With the Sound of Music! 

The summer before starting my first year at Hopkins was a period of familiar uncertainty. As a serial overthinker, I was constantly questioning whether I was going to be ok in a new country, surrounded by folks from drastically different cultures, in an unparalleled academic environment. I knew this transition would be hard, especially without […]

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Conversations with a Hopkins Alum: Juliann Susas, ’19

Hopkins Insider met with Hopkins alumna Juliann Susas, ’19 to learn about her Hopkins experience and how it has impacted her post-grad life.  This transcript has been edited for clarity and brevity.  What have you been up to since you graduated from Hopkins? I graduated from Hopkins in 2019, where I double majored in history […]

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Live, Laugh, and Learn—My Holy Trinity of Any College Experience 

As college students, it may be easy for us to get swept up in the vigor of an academically advanced institution. It’s important to remember, however, where and when the work stops, and when other parts of our lives begin! Fortunately, Hopkins makes ‘living’ far simpler for us through its emphasis on the student experience […]

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Come Sit With Us: Building Community Through Dining

Eating around a table of good cuisine has been the setting of some of my favorite moments at Hopkins. I have built and deepened bonds over plates of food. The highlight of my day is walking into the dining halls and spotting a familiar face, taking comfort in knowing there’s a space for me to […]

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Transfer Essays That Worked

As a transfer applicant, your essay is a chance to tell the admissions committee more about your background or goals and how you would pursue them at Hopkins. Below you’ll find selected examples of transfer applicant essays that “worked,” as nominated by our admissions committee. These selections represent just a few essays we found impressive […]