Ask me anything about Hopkins!

Narcoleptic
Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:11:47 +0000

Well, I’ve been MIA for a bit. It’s reading period though AKA I’ll have lots of time to waste away not studying. I have a bunch of questions to get to so I’ll answer them incrementally. Feel free to keep asking stuff!

@RhythmMeleon

I’m not sure how to identify the coolest thing about Hopkins haha. There are a lot of great things about it. It has great research, a beautiful campus, and all that usual spiel. If I had to pinpoint something, though, I’d have to say it’s the community you’ll discover (as cliche as it is). I’ve met so many interesting people and made so many friends. For me, it’s totally different from high school. There is so much freedom and everyone is so much more accepting. Everyone is really nice so I befriend new people regularly. I’ve met students of all majors too. They’re all very active in their respective niches, and you can genuinely see that they’re passionate. I don’t want to speak too much into this because the social experience for each person will vary, but I guarantee you you’ll also find your own group and enjoy yourself.

Working in college depends on the person. You can definitely request specific hours and it will work out if you’re good with time management. I know a friend who quit his job, though, because it was cutting into his studies. Granted, he wasn’t 100% productive at all times; I’m sure another student in his shoes could have managed with the job fine. It all really depends on what you do with your time.

@whatisbusiness

I wouldn’t know because I don’t have a single, but I really don’t think so. Personally, I think that people automatically make friends based on proximity, but they’re superficial in a way; I find it highly unlikely that your roommate, suitemate, or hallmate will be your best friend ever. Thus, I don’t typically hang out with people I live next to. I hang out with friends from all over, so I’m rarely ever in my dorm. If you’re someone who isn’t very comfortable talking to new people and you live in a dorm or hall that’s not particularly social, having a single might be disadvantageous. Everyone I know with a single has a lot of friends and definitely aren’t alienated in any way though. I suggest meeting people of all ages and from different dorms. Being in a single, double, or triple really shouldn’t affect your social life if you try to actively meet people.

Formal rushing for social frats and sororities happens in spring. Since I’m a freshman, I can’t say firsthand how it is yet. I have been to some rush events first semester, though. There’s usually a lot of food or goodies and you become acquainted with some brothers/sisters. It’s fun and a easy way to meet people, so I suggest it. If anything, do it for the free stuff!