JHU vs. WUSTL

quippy
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:07:36 +0000

I’m between the two schools and an in-state 7 year med program, and I’m definitely feeling the pressure as we get closer to the deadline. I’ve visited the Danforth campus twice–one at the beginning of the year, and once last week–and what strikes me in particular is the way in which the faculty seem to go out of their way to give Wash U a homey feel. Also, the students are remarkably friendly and the campus is very international. (Though I was there during the multicultural weekend… so it was remarkably international! haha.) The classes, even for undergraduates, have very nice technology–high tech panels, smartboards, etc; they’re very well-funded. I’m leaning towards Wash U, though Hopkins’ prestige is hard to turn down, and on top of that I have family in the area. That being said, I never had the time to visit Hopkins after being accepted.

The professors at both schools will be world-class and participating in loads of research. Baltimore and St. Louis will obv. have distinct feels to them, but either way, you’ll be a freshman in college, and will be surrounded by other freshmen with social needs, seeking out niches… if that makes sense. Good luck!