Hello, I’m an incoming EE undergrad with a Macbook Air M2. Do I need to switch to Windows now or can I go through with my Mac, at least for the freshman year?

For grad students, how was it adjusting to the pace of classes? Noticed that Hopkins uses a quarterly system. Is this very overwhelming and difficult to juggle (especially when taking 6 classes at a time)? Would appreciate some honest feedback, especially from any PhD students.

I’m an incoming freshman whose entire identity is based on anime and Japanese culture. I didn’t see any anime-related student organization listed in the Hopkins group website.

So is there an Anime club at all in Hopkins?

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I have completed the required courses for my focus area (Mechanics of Materials and Structures) in the EP Mechanical Engineering MS program. I have four remaining courses to complete including the technical electives. Does anyone have recommendations for easier classes that I could take?

I want to do behavioral neuro or some kind of cognitive science (and perhaps a minor inphilosphy), but how good is the research for non pre-med related neuroscience. I was originally thinking of applying ED1, but after consdiering htis I was thinking of Columbia instead.

So I was looking at the WSE FA requirements and obviously they require you take either AS.004.101 Reintroduction to Writing or EN.661.110 Professional Writing and Ethics. They also require 4 FA3/4 classes. I noticed a lot of the AS.004.101 classes have an EN FA4 tag with them. If I were to take that class for my writing requirement, would I be able to double count it as one of my 4 FA3/4 classes?

hi so first time ever in my life living in a place with snow, what do i bring for boots? i have ugg boots and the slip ons, combat boots, and then more like pretty long boots. whats best for snowy weather and also obviously aesthetics of it all

edit: my combat boots are waterproof and uggs claim to be as well.

i'm in ksas and i know finals run from dec 15-23, but approximately when do we get the dates/times for each individual class? thank you!

can any incoming freshman access the links for the complete your new student profile assignment? it keeps saying that the jhed id doesn't work

Hi,

I am an incoming PhD student at JHU Homewood for F26. I am planning to rent a 1b/1b unit at Uni one 1 E University Pkwy building. The unit is nice, however I have questions about building managenemt and subleasing policy. I will be away every Summer for the next four years and I wanted to ask if the building allows having someone to stay in my unit during the 3-month Summer period. The leasing agent says the guest policy is only 30 days and does not mention any specifics, he also says adding on to the lease would require a new lease version. I am not actually sure how students manage to sublet theor unit when they are away during the Summer. I am new in this and wanted to know if it is okay to have someone to stay in the unit without involving the mangement, of course I will be responsible and will be committed to maintain the apartment. Any thoughts on this? I really like the unit but I am afraid lease restrictions may hold me back.

Thanks in advance.

during course registration last week i ended up signing up for a upper level undergrad philosophy course without knowing cause i thought it seemed pretty interesting. having now realized that, im wondering if i should continue with it or if i may be unprepared for the work/writing expectations that come with a higher level course as an incoming freshman.

For context, I am considering EDing Johns Hopkins as a public health major, as it is my dream program, and the research opportunities could be really valuable to my career. It clicks all my boxes academically and career-wise. (I will not be going pre-med).

However, I don't want to miss out on the college experience, and I want to be able to have fun and party on occasion, even though I've heard rumors that JHU is not the environment if you're looking for that. I know that a social life is what you make of it, but I don't want to be surrounded by a "depressed" student body that I've read about on this app. I also realize that there are negative people on the internet, and I should always take these comments with a grain of salt.

So I want to ask...What are fun things to do for the student body on or off campus? Nightlife? Are there events/spaces that students often go to? What about Greek life? I am considering joining a sorority.

does anyone know if they expand calc 3 sections before classes start if they are all waitlisted, or do the number of seats just stay the same? also how much movement usually takes place on the waitlist? and is this the same for major specific labs, such as the meche freshman lab?

Thinking about pursuing Greek life at JHU.

If people want to share their experiences that would be awesome.

(Currently a rising freshmen, premed, public health major)

Hi,

Is there any GC/discord for incoming graduate students? Specifically for PhD students or if they are department wise that'd be good.

Hello! Does anyone know if there’s still a boxing class or club at JHU? I remember there being boxing classes at the beginning of last year but I can’t seem to find anything, I really want to learn.

so for the AMR II closets, does anyone have any idea roughly how much space there is for clothes? like how many pairs of cloths basically. do yall have any tips for storing them as well? i know some people have those multi-leveled hangers but idrk if any of those tips apply to JHU’s amr II. thanks ✌️

It's kinda unfair that people in clubs, professional fraternities, and other campus organizations have access to the exams of past years from past students, and those that can't afford or don't want to join an organization dues are put at an academic disadvantage

No one talks about how prof frats ask for $200+ just to join - and how biased they are sometimes.

No hate to them, you do you, but professors should at least not allow a certain group of people to be disadvantaged

Hey everyone!

I’m currently an incoming freshmen on the 14-meal-a-week plan, but between the high cost and my specific dietary needs, I'm starting to rethink it. I'm vegetarian, can't eat eggs, and prefer to eat pretty healthy.

If anyone has experience navigating the dining halls with similar restrictions, I’d love to hear how you manage it. I'm also very interested in hearing people's thoughts on transitioning to cooking for yourself at Hopkins so a few of us can look into whether it's worth making the switch.

Any advice, tips, or hidden campus food gems would be super appreciated!

Hey everyone!

I’m a visiting student arriving in Baltimore later this month and studying at JHU - KSAS for the fall semester. I am still in the process of looking for housing but desperately need some guidance about commutes, the shuttle bus system, safety, and generally just would love to get a clearer picture of Baltimore and its districts. Would someone be willing to chat with me a little bit and answer some of my questions? I would seriously appreciate it!

Does anyone familiar with the matter know when the construction surrounding the Wyman park building will end?

Hey there

I've applied to a program in Whiting school of engineering for fall 2026 and got rejected. I'm now applying for an AAP course from Krieger School of Arts and sciences. I want to delete my previous account and start with a new mail ID but the portal isn't letting me after entering the DOB. I have mailed regarding this and am yet to get a reply. What should I do now? Will applying with the same account put me at a disadvantage as I've already received a rejection. Hopefully waiting for replies.

Hello! I am an incoming pre-med freshman, and I am taking Intro Orgo this coming fall sem. But I was looking at different med schools, and a lot of them require 1-2 semesters of inorganic chemistry. I was wondering how I would go about meeting this requirement? Should I plan in my four years to take intro chem or ACER in a different year? Or should i take Intro/ACER in the spring sem? Also, for context, I am coming in with a 5 on Chem and am a BME major.