Are sommer scholarship decisions out yet? When and how will recipients be notified?
I am pretty sure that everyone who has been awarded a Sommer scholarship would have been notified by now. I emailed them two weeks ago and was told I was not on the list of recipients for institutional awards.Are sommer scholarship decisions out yet? When and how will recipients be notified?
I am.Is there anyone planning for Epi & Bio major?
hi all,
I am an IMG from India and still considering whether to accept JHSP for MPH because of the high tuition fee. Not pretty sure if I wud recieve any financial aid because of the immigrant status. Its UMD vs JHSP.
thank youHi! You should contact JHSPH and UMD with specific questions about financial aid. I spoke briefly with an international MPH student at UMD, and, as I remember our conversation, they didn't receive much (if any) in financial aid, but got a GA position in their second semester that covered their tuition (or most of it, can't quite remember). It seems that funding may be easier to come by at UMD... Like I said, I think your best bet would be to contact both schools. It's likely that they could also put you in contact with international students currently in the program, who could give you some insight.
thank you
Also, what would be the approx cost of living monthly in baltimore. Need to decide between staying at baltimore campus or crash at a relative's place and commute from columbia, md.
Hi, everyone. I was accepted to JHSPH's MPH program as well. I work as a research tech in the Bloomberg building and have lived in Baltimore all of my life. I would say that the area is just as dangerous as any other city... Don't watch the Wire! Hopkins students generally live in Fells Point, Fed Hill, Charles Village, Mount Vernon, Towson, etc. (the more trendy areas), but you can find decent housing in most neighborhoods. Just depends on how much you want to spend and whether or not you want a commute. I've met people who live within 2 blocks of campus and they haven't had any significant issues... If you have questions about the area, I'd be happy to help!
As far as GA/RA positions, from my experience, I've seen that the vast majority of these are reserved for PhD students. I'm sure if you're motivated enough, you can get one, but if you're in the full-time program this might prove a little difficult. I spoke with a former MHS student who was full-time and, logistically, said she didn't have the time to pursue these positions.
Anyone going to the April 1st Admitted Students day?