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Interview With Elise (A Mechanical Engineering Major)

This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.  Elise is a sophomore mechanical engineering major at Hopkins. Both of us were First-Year Mentors last semester and met during the training period. Navya: Hi Elise, starting off, could you tell our readers how we met?   Elise: We met at the beginning of this school year, at First-Year Mentor Training […]

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From Human Brains to Human Sexuality: Inside My Senior-Year Schedule

Now that I’m a senior and I’ve fulfilled nearly all my pre-requisites to graduate, I’ve been able to take many unique classes just for fun. I’ve got a list of courses about a mile long that look exciting, so maybe you can add some of the ones I’m currently taking to your wish list!   Introduction to Cognitive Neuropsychology   This is a three-credit, introductory-level class that I think people from any major would find interesting. We cover things like brain damage, brain […]

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Life Chat With Gwen

I sat down with my first-year roommate, Gwen, to talk to her about her experiences at Hopkins. She is currently a sophomore from San Diego majoring in molecular and cellular biology and psychology, who also plays for the varsity women’s soccer team.   This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.  What drew you to Hopkins? I first started looking at Hopkins at the end […]

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7 Reasons Why You Should Attend Junior Preview Day

As a high school junior, you’re likely starting to think seriously about your college future. One of the best ways to get a feel for the academic and student life at a university is by visiting campus. While we regularly offer admissions sessions and tours, Junior Preview Day is an unmissable, once-a-year opportunity to learn […]

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My Favorite Classes I’ve Taken as a CS + Econ Major

One of my favorite things about Hopkins is the huge range of classes we get to pick from. As someone who has double majors in Computer Science (which is in the Whiting School of Engineering) and Economics (in the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences), I regularly take classes in both schools. Before registration day, […]

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Walking With Christ on Campus

Spirituality and my relationship with Christ are significant aspects of who I am today. Coming into Hopkins, however, these were not priorities on my list of things to get involved in. I spent most of my upbringing in a church but turned away due to COVID and getting busy with life. But, in the spring semester of my first year at Hopkins, I had the opportunity to reopen the […]

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How I Became VP, Secretary, and Treasurer of Different Clubs at Hopkins

Throughout my first year at Hopkins, I attended different meetings for many, many clubs: just about everything from HopAI (the Artificial Intelligence Society at Hopkins) to the HOP (the Hopkins Organization for Programming—the organization that puts on major campus events like Hoptoberfest). I was especially an active member of a lot of computer-science-related clubs. My friends and I would often attend these […]

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Getting Sick at College: A Different Kind of Survival Guide

Flu season is a lot when you’re living in a residence hall. Back in high school, getting sick meant retreating to your room, eating chicken soup, and maybe catching up on TV while you recovered. At college? It’s a whole different ballgame, and one I’ve had to learn to navigate since coming to Hopkins.  The […]

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The Wait Is Over: Welcome to the Bloomberg Student Center!

When I first toured Hopkins, I remember being told we’d have a new student center by my senior year. That time has come, and the Bloomberg Student Center (BSC) is finally here!   Everyone else must’ve been just as excited as me because the grand opening was packed. There were a bunch of giveaways and even […]

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Nurturing Wellness in the Behavioral Biology Community

As a mental health advocate, self-care is very important to me. One of my favorite things about my major, Behavioral Biology, is that we place such a strong focus on caring for ourselves and each other. This semester alone, my department has hosted numerous non-academic events including a beginning-of-the-year BBQ, Halloween party, and dedicated self-care night.   To coordinate these events, our teaching professors work with a steering committee made up of involved students who apply to be […]