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Office Hours: Interview With Professor Bedny, Dept. of Psychological & Brain Sciences

This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. One of my favorite things about Hopkins is how our small class sizes allow us to really get to know our professors and TAs. I have been lucky to join a super fun neuroplasticity and development lab with an amazing principal investigator, Dr. Marina Bedny, who […]

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Finding Baltimore’s Heart in Small Shops

Photo courtesy of Lorenzo L. Sr. One of the benefits of growing up in a small town is that, although there are a limited number of stores, they are usually large (think Walmart, Five Below, and Target). The downside to these stores is that they sell the same items, meaning you miss out on finding […]

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My Experience With the BDP Research Fellowship

Working with mentors really changes the game. That’s why when I was looking for summer opportunities after my first year at Hopkins, I was particularly looking for programs and internships where I can learn from people who are the best in their field. In a session about research at Hopkins in my first week, I […]

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Twelve Months, Lifelong Lessons

Compared to someone who just started college, one year makes quite a difference. I have grown more confident in my ability to conduct myself and in my time management.  Coming into college just over a year ago, I approached everything with the excitement and fascination of a young child and got as involved as I […]

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5 Steps for Supporting Your Student Through the College Search

A college decision is the culmination of many years of work, and we understand the important role that parents, families, and support systems play in this process. Here are five ways you can provide assistance and encouragement throughout the college search journey.   Discuss their role in leading the college search. Your student will most likely […]

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5 Done, 5 To Come: My Hopkins Bucket List

When I first came to Hopkins, I had never been to the east coast before. It was a little bit of a culture shock—but in the best way possible. There are so many fun things I’ve gotten to experience and a lot more that I’m still looking forward to doing. So, here are five new […]

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Advice For Crafting Your Supplemental Essay

At Hopkins and many other colleges, the supplemental essay is an opportunity beyond the main application to share a little more about yourself. Every school’s supplemental essay is a little different, and some don’t require one at all.  As we celebrate our university’s sesquicentennial, this year’s prompt is all about that pivotal first step that […]

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Getting Humbled My First Year to Bouncing Back

My first year at Hopkins was a huge adjustment, one I didn’t expect to take a whole year. Over the summer, I took the time to think through what worked, what didn’t, what I enjoyed doing, and what I didn’t, etc. It was my way of preparing myself for sophomore year. I wanted to do […]

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Punch Cards & Payphones: 10 Crazy College Throwbacks

 College has changed a lot over time. My parents are always telling me how lucky I am to have access to so many resources and pieces of technology. I never realized just how different their experiences were until they started telling me about how they used typewriters and phone books. After that, I had to […]

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Counselor Toolkit: Resources for Your Students in the College Search

As a counselor, you play an important role throughout the college search and application process—you are supporting students throughout the different stages of their college journey. In this article, we’ve gathered various resources for counselors based on the specific step your students may be taking.  Students in every stage of the college journey   Regardless of […]