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Are there any current or former Hopkins students who could comment on living in Baltimore?
From what I've heard it's a rough city, especially the area where the school of public health is located. You have to take more caution and avoid certain areas. There is so much security around the medical campus, but it also almost feels like a fortress (which is not so good). Most students live near the other campus then take a 15 minute shuttle ride to the medical campus each day.
On the other hand, Baltimore can be a liveable city and different neighborhoods have lots of character. It's a 45 minute train ride from Washington DC. Living in an inner city could be a good experience in itself.
What have been your experiences? Is the 15 minute shuttle ride every day tedious? Do you feel very unsafe? Do you feel comfortable walking around by yourself? How is safety at the other (non-medical) campus? Are there fun things to do at night?
Also, is it better live in student housing or off campus? What is student housing like--do you have your own kitchen or is like an undergraduate set-up where you have to eat cafeteria food everyday?
Thanks for sharing!
From what I've heard it's a rough city, especially the area where the school of public health is located. You have to take more caution and avoid certain areas. There is so much security around the medical campus, but it also almost feels like a fortress (which is not so good). Most students live near the other campus then take a 15 minute shuttle ride to the medical campus each day.
On the other hand, Baltimore can be a liveable city and different neighborhoods have lots of character. It's a 45 minute train ride from Washington DC. Living in an inner city could be a good experience in itself.
What have been your experiences? Is the 15 minute shuttle ride every day tedious? Do you feel very unsafe? Do you feel comfortable walking around by yourself? How is safety at the other (non-medical) campus? Are there fun things to do at night?
Also, is it better live in student housing or off campus? What is student housing like--do you have your own kitchen or is like an undergraduate set-up where you have to eat cafeteria food everyday?
Thanks for sharing!