Find Yourself at Hopkins
From fantasy to foundation: a rising Junior’s mental health journey at Hopkins
When I first arrived at Hopkins, I was riding the high of graduating high school and coasting off an unforgettable summer. Like many others, I was thrilled to be entering such a prestigious institution. I felt that I had made it. That my past successes were enough to carry me forward. That the hardest parts of life were behind me.
To those feeling lonely in their first year
For a while during my first semester of college, I could not separate Mondays from Tuesdays, Tuesdays from Wednesdays, Wednesdays from Thursdays and so on. My days were a blur of class, some form of lunch from Charles Street Market, studying, dinner and then more studying until midnight at minimum.
Why we joined The News-Letter and why you should, too!
You might be thinking, “Writing is not for me, so why would I become a student journalist?” I said the same thing years ago. Then, my path crossed with The News-Letter’s, and I don’t think any other experience could have gained me the same skillset or community. At our paper, we always have something for you.
How to survive Hopkins as an international student
Out of the one or two things I learned about college, probably none of them prepared me for the unique obstacles that international students face. Just because I had to figure everything out alone doesn’t mean you have to. So, here are a couple of things I learned.
Making friends as a freshman
College is a transformative time in many people’s lives, and a major aspect of this experience is the people you befriend. However, making friends can seem intimidating when you first step on campus. Here are some things to keep in mind to help you as you begin this chapter of your life.
Your guide to getting involved
The amazing thing about Hopkins is the breadth of options. Whether you’re setting foot on the courts for your first Student Involvement Fair or wandering around two years later as a junior, new opportunities will always be available right before your eyes. Clubs provide a unique experience to get involved in countless areas that you may have never imagined.
What I wish I knew during freshman year, with a coffee on the side
I really enjoy coffee. I enjoy coffee to the point where I am wholly convinced that I can write about the freshman year experience at Hopkins in the context of the simple drink. So here it is: what I know about freshman year, paired with a nice iced coffee.