Decoding Hopkins Lingo

Brody

Brody Learning Commons is the newer half of the library. The walls are made of glass windows, allowing natural light to illuminate its interior. Brody is open 24/7, making it the go-to place to pull all-nighters before an exam. Brody is also home to the Daily Grind Cafe where you can order anything from iced lattes to breakfast sandwiches. The atrium and the reading room are popular spots for studying. All of the group study rooms are complete with whiteboards and markers.

MSE

The Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Library is the original half of the library. Its floors are ornamented with endless rows of bookshelves and cubicles. MSE is a great place to study if you want to feel enriched in academia. Students often spend time in M-level and A-level so they can talk to their peers while they study. For those who prefer to focus with less background noise, the B-, C- and D-levels are the places to go.

FFC

The Fresh Food Cafe is a heavenly all-you-can-eat buffet. Students joke

that the FFC actually stands for “Freshmen Food Cafe” because the whole cafeteria is literally filled with freshmen. With a simple meal swipe you can have unlimited access

to burgers, pasta, salad, curly fries and so much more. The FFC also has waffle machines and omelette pans. At 9 p.m. during weekdays, the FFC hosts Late Night, where they serve comfort food such as pancakes, tater tots and chicken tenders. Occasionally, the FFC hosts Sterling Brunch, where servings of smoked salmon and cocktail shrimps are accompanied with live jazz music.

Ronny D’s Dank Meme Machine*

The Hopkins Meme Page is a Facebook group where students rant about the “joys” of college life. If you haven’t joined the group yet, you’re definitely missing out. Students from all years and majors bond over tragic posts complaining about their plummeting GPAs. It’s probably one of the few places at Hopkins where you will feel the most school spirit.

*Facebook group name subject to change

The Hopkins Bubble

The Hopkins Bubble is a metaphor for the fact that students never leave Homewood Campus. Many new students have a perception that Baltimore is dangerous beyond the borders of Charles Village. But of course, that is absolutely not true. There are so many vibrant locations to explore in Baltimore and numerous ways to indulge yourself in the local community. From Station North to Hampden, Waverly to Fells Point, Baltimore is a dynamic city of art, culture and amazing food. If you haven’t been outside the Hopkins Bubble yet, try planning something for the upcoming weekend!

CharMar

The Charles Street Market is the University’s convenience store. Its shelves are packed with instant ramen, drinks, chips, ice cream and other college necessities. CharMar also serves delicious food, such as crepes, bagels, smoothies and custom sandwiches. It is the best place to satisfy your on-the-go cravings.

The Beach

The Beach is the grassy field located behind the Hopkins sign on N. Charles St. Shady trees dot the sloped hill, making it the ideal place to hang out on a sunny day. In the fall and spring, students gather here to do homework or play frisbee. During the winter, the beach serves as a place for sledding, snowball fighting and building snowmen.

UniMini

Located on St. Paul between Subway and Cold Stone is the beloved University Market — UniMini for short. Open 24 hours, you’ll find the place packed between midnight and 4 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Do yourself a favor and order some mozzarella sticks whenever you catch a craving for something greasy, warm and cheesy.

The JHMI

The JHMI, pronounced the “Jimmy”, is a shuttle that takes you from Homewood to different Hopkins campuses, like Peabody Conservatory and the Medical campus. The bus schedule can be found online and is different for weekdays and weekends. It is a great way for students to escape the Hopkins bubble.