Surviving as a Hopkins Student
Making Homewood Campus your home
You’ve just arrived at Hopkins, where you're meeting a lot of new people and getting bombarded with endless information. While all this may seem overwhelming at first, you’ll get into the swing of things eventually. Here are a few things that helped me, and might help you, settle in and make Homewood Campus your home.
Letters to my firsts
In the end, every “first” I met at Hopkins taught me something about who I was and who I could become. I didn’t expect a campus, a group of strangers, a pile of dirty laundry or a lost friendship to matter this much. And that’s the real secret of firsts: you don’t get to choose which ones last.
Neurons, narratives and new beginnings
One of the first classes I took at Hopkins was called Foundations of Brain, Behavior and Cognition. I remember the syllabus hitting my inbox and something inside me sparking like a firing neuron. At first glance it was intimidating, but I didn’t know that buried under all the assessments was a class I would end up loving.
Some Hopkins words
Welcome to Hopkins! One of the first things you’ll pick up is our campus slang. While it’s not an entirely different language, the nicknames for buildings and spots can be confusing at first. To help clear up the confusion, here’s a quick list of common terms you’ll want to know.
Beyond the quad: essentials near the Homewood campus
Transitioning to college and beginning that “new college chapter” can seem daunting, especially for those unfamiliar with the University’s surrounding areas. Hopkins is nestled between Charles Village and Hampden, two bustling and charming Baltimore neighborhoods. With such a convenient and lively atmosphere comes an assortment of essentials to ensure your Hopkins experience is safe and worthwhile.