Anyone go to Hopkins?

[NJT]

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Hello all,
I just got into Hopkins last week and as the program starts in July I have a lot to think about. Do any of you have thoughts on:
Where to live? The program is 11 months. I know Reed Hall is not guaranteed but what do you think of it? Do I have time b/w knowing I did not get it to finding another place? How's the area?
Parking?
Thoughts on hopkins in general?
Should I post this on the pre-med board for more feedback?
Hey thanks for replying if you do; I have been out of school for about 5 years and am afraid I may show up in Baltimore sleeping on the front steps of the school waiting for classes to start! 🙄 t.

 

[QHamp]

Congrats!

I'm curious what your stats were. GPA MCAT and volunteer experience.

Good luck getting back into it after 5 years! 🙂

 

[NJT]

I'm a nurse, so no MCAT scores, and i went to a competitive school. I mentioned a lot of specific research and teaching experiences, as well as my volunteer work now(involved in community outreach through church now) and in undergrad--i am on a couple of committees at work dedicated to improving patient outcomes through interventions, and I wrote about that too.

 

[bwilson]

I was at Hopkins on Monday for a visit for admitted students. Reed Hall did not seem like a popular option, more like a temporary place to stay while you're finding an apartment. I think people who stay there prefer dorm-style arrangements, which I certainly don't. As for the area, within a block of the school, it's fine, there's security, but beyond that it is quite sketchy (think boarded up homes) and even the staff at Hopkins warned of not walking along at night, and not parking there (a lot of theft and breaking in, etc.) The having-a-car issue seemed rather divisive, some for-it, some quite against the hassle of finding and paying for parking. The school itself though is impressive, very modern, and accomodating. Let me know if you have other questions.

 

[NJT]

yeah, i put in for reed hall even though it's waitlisted already, but i am not stressing(yet!), will probably go look at places a week from friday. i am thinking of bringing a car but for the most part taking a shuttle to class(if, say, i lived in charles village or something). I am still concerned about actually having my car in the city, i hope to find a place with parking--hope being the key word! t.

 

[betshsu]

I was at the admitted student day on Monday as well, and have friends who have lived in Baltimore for the past 7 years (and at Reed Hall at one point). Reed is dorm style, though if I recall correctly, it was like suites with a common room and kitchen. If you don't want to have to worry about bringing furniture, etc, it might be a good option (if slightly depressing one). They had a lot of housing info that you can get through their website I think--I can pass on those links if you can't find them. I've heard the inner harbour and Mt Vernon are nice areas to live, and probably where I would choose to live (though, I think I've finally made my decision, and I'm not going to Hopkins). If you can, I would definitely go ahead and try to look at apartments to see the area what the apartment is like. You can even stop in at the housing office to get help while you're there.
bwilson is right, the school itself is very nice--beautiful building, great student space--it's clear they have a lot of money. It's definitely not in the greatest area. You can park in satellite lots near campus for $400 for the year--there is a shuttle service to take you out to the lots. On campus garages are more expensive, like $100 a month, but free after 5 pm, so you can go out to the satellite lot to pick up your car and bring it closer if you're staying late. They also kept emphasizing that after 5 pm, you can call the escort service.

 

[tinkerbelle]

Reed is dorm style, though if I recall correctly, it was like suites with a common room and kitchen.

Reed Hall has two different wings. One wing is suite style (4 people share a living room & kitchen). In the other wing, the whole floor shares stuff.

I went to Hopkins & lived in Reed Hall for one year and an apartment near the undergrad campus for another few years. So if anyone wants specific details, you can PM me 🙂

 

[tinkerbelle]

Hello all,
I just got into Hopkins last week and as the program starts in July I have a lot to think about. Do any of you have thoughts on:
Where to live? The program is 11 months. I know Reed Hall is not guaranteed but what do you think of it? Do I have time b/w knowing I did not get it to finding another place? How's the area?
Parking?
Thoughts on hopkins in general?
Should I post this on the pre-med board for more feedback?
Hey thanks for replying if you do; I have been out of school for about 5 years and am afraid I may show up in Baltimore sleeping on the front steps of the school waiting for classes to start! 🙄 t.

I hated living in Reed Hall, but I have to admit it was really convenient. The area SUCKS though. There is absolutely nothing to do at night and it's fairly deserted at night. If you're a girl, you really shouldn't walk by yourself late at night. It's safe during the day though.

Since you'll only be there for 11 months, reed hall is a good option. It's also ridiculously cheap. If you don't want to live in Reed Hall, try to get a place near a HOpkins shuttle stop (anywhere near the Hopkins undergrad campus, peabody, etc). A lot of students also live in Fells or Canton. These areas are more expensive, but they are nice.

Also, if you want roommates, you can visit www.jhu.dailyjolt.com and look at the housing forum. Granted, it's mostly undergrads posting on there, but you might find some grad students looking for roommates.

 

[NJT]

thanks!