There are a few popular theories about why the hottest Hopkins girls develop such an attitude, and I think it’s time to finally set the record straight. The basic premise of the theories is that, because there are so few attractive and socially active women here, those possessing both qualities are in such high demand they develop an air of superiority and can get away with it.
Before we get going, it’s important to note that the more attractive guys at Hopkins develop the same, if not worse, attitude as the girls. It must also be said that there are striking examples of gorgeous and down-to-earth women here too, but like everywhere they’re hard to come by.
So what’s up with this attitude? These girls, walking around with their nose in the air and a 1000-yard glare in their eyes, certainly aren’t making many friends. And to be honest, it just looks physically uncomfortable walking around campus with every muscle in their body clenched. I don’t know if they’re doing a Kegel or trying to tone their legs but it just looks painful and unnecessary. I’m actually just impressed some women can walk around like that: it seems exhausting. And I don’t know about you, but my eyes naturally focus on people right in front of me, so that 1000-yard stare must take effort. I’m genuinely curious where some of these women find the energy to maintain this façade because I can barely drag myself to a 9 a.m. class in jeans let alone in heels and full makeup. Please, e-mail me your secrets.
On a more serious note, I’m hesitant to solely blame these women for their attitude. I think guys misinterpret confidence as arrogance and are too quick to dismiss women who aren’t interested in hooking up with them as conceited. Plus, everyone I know at Hopkins has problems with the social or academic life here and I think some girls’ attitudes are a result of the frustration that comes with years of the Hopkins grind. As sad is this sounds, some of the older girls here have probably just given up on the Hopkins scene for good reasons, moved on to different social spheres and can actually afford to lose a few potential friends. I also think the older attractive girls have it worse than the guys their age because they can’t prey on unaware or naïve freshmen and sophomores.
But, to be sure, some of that attitude which simply drips from these girls is definitely arrogance. Now, confidence is great; sexy, even. Don’t get me wrong, I love it when people actually have personality and break the mold at Hopkins, but it’s a problem when someone’s personality borders on arrogance. If you’re attractive there’s no need for arrogance. Trust me: guys know you’re hot. Everyone on M Level with a Y chromosome sees that hot girl before she even walks into the library. We have an intrinsic radar for this; it’s basically a sixth sense. So drop the attitude, we all acknowledge that you’re attractive, so try being warm as well.
Guys also tend to be short-sighted when an attractive woman walks past them with a look of disdain on her face — they’ll immediately dismiss her as conceited.
So from what I can gather, both the attractive guys and girls at Hopkins develop an attitude but for very different reasons. The girls’ attitude is probably a combo of their frustration with Hopkins, age and just straight up arrogance.
But come on, enough is enough. Hopkins grinds us all down, and some attitudes are only making it worse. So for everyone’s sake, drop the attitude and smile. You’ll probably make some freshman’s week doing it. Who knows, if you stop with the 1000-yard stare you might see something — or someone — you like right in front of you.
