I remember when I first started this process, it felt like I was chasing the end of a rainbow. I can assure you that with enough patience and persistence, you will find a research position as a Hopkins student regardless of your previous experience or starting point.
I discovered hidden corners, favorite coffee spots and cozy lounges. Some of my favorite memories came from camping out in these spaces with friends during reading week or doing a “study crawl” across campus.
So, do not be afraid to ask questions, seek help and take risks. Congratulations on being accepted to such a fine institution — now go out there and be amazing!
The ocean of the humanities is deeper than it might first appear, but you can’t learn how to swim without getting in the water.
The History major should not be considered solely by pre-law students or hopeful academics. Its practical purposes exist in the ability to analyze contradictory sources, recognize areas where academic study is currently incomplete and identify the successes and failures of existing interpretations of our common history.