Home for the Summer

So after a long, fun, but tiring summer, I'm finally heading home. Just a few hours ago I packed up all my boxes in Baltimore, and hopped on a train headed back for New Jersey. For the next few weeks, I get to finally eat some home-cooked food and sleep in (hopefully, if my parents let me!). I'll also be taking a trip to SoCal in less than two weeks! Anyway, I'm getting settled in back at home, waiting for dinner right about now. I'll be sure to fill everyone in about my month at home once I get back to campus on the 25th! I'll be moving into my new dorm, helping out with JHU Freshman Orientation, and settling into my new classes as a Sophomore, officially declared Public Health Studies Major!

Have a great rest-of-the-summer!

Summer 2013 Comes to a Close

It feels so surreal, but Summer 2013 has finally come to a close. We'd been planning for this since last September, but in another day all of our Summer University students and Discover Hopkins II students will be headed back home. Today, we went around to all of the DH classes again to give out Certificates of Completion to congratulate them for a job well done. 

DH 2: Intro to Lab Research class

Later in the afternoon, we got ready for the annual Summer University pinning ceremony. For all their hard work over the course of the term, we presented each student with a certificate and a pin with the official seal of the university. All of the students got gussied up for the event and it was a great end to the summer.

The pins, ready to be given out.

Friends with their certificates and pins.

Staff picture!

Global Goodbyes with Rita's Ice from Summer Programs

As the summer is coming to a close, we decided it would be a fun idea to wish everyone a safe trip home, wherever our students come from. Every year we have students from all over the US as well as countries all over the world. We wanted to showcase all of the unique places that our students come from with our first annual Global Goodbyes Send-off Social. To commemorate the occasion, got a ton of Rita's water ice and color-changing cups for everyone, Pre-College students and the rest of the Hopkins community.

Color Changing Cups decked out in our Summer Programs logo and the new Johns Hopkins University logo!
What colors do you think they change into?

It took a lot of planning, but I think that in the end, the event went really well and we got to see how diverse the community is. We had free Rita's ice for everyone, a photobooth setup for everyone to take pictures with friends, and a world map for everyone to leave mark on their hometown.


In the planning process. Don't worry we cleaned it all up!

Where in the world are you from?

We all had a great time putting on the event, and a lot of the students had a chance to just sit back with friends at the end of an intense five weeks here. A lot of Hopkins undergrads showed up too!

Serving up some Rita's Ice, all 15 gallons of it!

Goodbye and congratulations on finishing the program from the OSIP Staff!

A Quick Trip to DC!

One great thing about going to Hopkins is that we have access to two great cities, Baltimore and Washington, DC. While I've already talked about the many transportation options we have in Baltimore, I haven't talked about getting to DC which is just as easy as hopping on the next JHMI shuttle.

There are pretty hard to miss, they run every 5-15 minutes during peak times!

Getting to DC on the weekdays is really convenient, all you need to do is take the JHMI shuttle a few stops to Baltimore Penn Station. There, you can head over to a QuikTrak machine and buy a ticket for the MARC commuter train's Penn Line to DC's Union Station for $7 each way. This is a great deal cheaper than taking Amtrak. If you have a student advantage card, you can get an evern better discount! While the service only runs on weekdays for now, it's expected to operate on weekends starting this December.

Just yesterday, I hopped on a train to have some dinner with friends in DC. This year, I'm lucky enough to be on the national board for the Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association. Being part of a national organization is really great because I get to meet people from all around that I otherwise wouldn't have, as well as extend my passions and skills to larger scale projects. A lot of fellow national board members either live in the area or are just here interning for the summer, so it was a good chance to catch up.

ITASA NB members and Pamela from Board of Directors!
(Photo credits: Jesse Chen)

After some dinner and a refreshing treat from Rita's, I hopped on a train back to Baltimore and made it back to my apartment in almost no time. So many cool places are just a stone's throw away from Homewood.

More info about MARC commuter train service: http://mta.maryland.gov/marc-train

Back in Full Swing

We're now back in full swing here in the office, coordinating more field trips for Discover Hopkins and I'm once again going on all the Abnormal Psych trips with a new batch of students. They're proving to be just as lively and passionate as the last group.

With all of our students finally on campus, we're finally finished with check-ins and giving campus tours. Don't get me wrong, as much as I love giving the tours, it does get really hot on a summer day in Baltimore! I got to meet a lot of families and hopefully give them a better feel for the Homewood campus. 

Coming down the Breezeway and talking about the Wyman Quad

In the office, we're making plans for the rest of the summer, as well as for the upcoming school year. We've even gotten inquiries about the programs for Summer 2014!

Until next time!

Goodbye to Discover Hopkins Session 1

It's hard to believe that three whole weeks since the start of the term have already passed. The Summer University kids have all gotten settled in to their classes and their dorm rooms, while the first session of Discover Hopkins kids are about to say their goodbyes.

Today, we visited each of the Discover Hopkins classes for a quick little awards ceremony and gave each student their certificate of completion.

Group picture with the DH1 Abnormal Psych class

I'm going to miss these kids, but I wish them all a good summer and hope they enjoyed every moment they had on campus. This brings me back to my own DH memories, which seemed like only yesterday.

DH 1: Health and the Urban Environment 2011 on the last day of class

This upcoming Sunday is our last orientation for the summer, so I better rest up!

Getting Around Baltimore

Part of the Johns Hopkins experience is the chance to really explore Baltimore and branch out from the small Charles Village community. There are many ways to get around the city and today I'll talk about some of the most important ones that you can utilize.

JHMI/Peabody/Homewood Shuttle
The JHMI Shuttle is a big white bus (the one that says Johns Hopkins) that transports students between the East Baltimore Medical Campus, Peabody Institute, and the Homewood campus for free with Homewood's J-Card or the JHMI Badge. The full route takes 25 minutes from Homewood to East Baltimore and there's also express service at certain times.
Going Southbound, the JHMI Shuttle originates at the Interfaith Center, Barnes and Noble, and makes a few local stops before reaching Penn Station Baltimore. You can get off at Penn Station for other connecting services or stay on to get to Peabody/Mt. Vernon or the Medical Campus.
Going Northbound, the shuttle departs from the Med Campus at the same place as the drop off point and stops at Penn Station on the other side of Penn Station on Charles St. The closests stops to the Homewood campus are at Union Memorial Hospital (1 block from Barnes and Noble) and across the street from the Interfaith Center.

Find more info at http://parking.jhu.edu/
www.nextbus.com for estimated arrival times

It's pretty hard to miss, shuttles come close to every 5 or 10 minutes during rush hour.

Charm City Circulator
This is a free bus service provided for everyone in Baltimore. The circulator is how most Hopkins students get to the Inner Harbor. When you get off the JHMI shuttle at Penn Station, you can transfer onto the Circulator's Purple Route which brings you through Mt. Vernon and then Downtown/Inner Harbor. There are many routes that can bring you all over Baltimore. Circulator stops are located at the JHMI Campus, Little Italy, Harbor East, Fell's Point, Camden Yards, and many other places.

For complete info about services and destinations: http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/

The CCC has routes all over Downtown Baltimore and is sure to get you where you need to go! There's even a mobile app equipped with NextBus for time predictions.

MTA Buses
MTA operates the public bus service in the Baltimore region and is really inexpensive at $1.60 per ride. MTA buses take exact change payments, or you can just tap the MTA Charm Card or your WMATA Smartrip Card from DC. Both cards work in both cities which is really convenient for travelling between here and DC. One of the most common destinations that Hopkins students use MTA buses for is the Towson Town Center. This is a really large shopping mall in Baltimore County, about 4 stories tall. It's also close to other stores and restaurant in the Towson area. The closest stop to the Homewood Campus is at Union Memorial Hospital.

For more info: http://mta.maryland.gov/local-bus

Having a CharmCard is really great because it works alongside the Smartrip Card in Washington, DC as well.

Happy exploring and always remember to be safe when going off campus!

Trips with DH: Abnormal Psych

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Hopefully everyone's weeks have been off to a good start and DH students are enjoying their field trips. The trips are an integral part of Discover Hopkins courses and were some of my most memorable experiences from my time in DH.
This summer, I'm fortunate to have the opportunity to be a field trip TA for Abnormal Psych in Forensic Cases (I really wanted to take this class too, back in the day). So far, the class has gotten to go to a lot of interesting places, meeting many intelligent people of different fields. Yesterday, the students were able to meet with a psychiatrist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. We kept up a really good discussion about the various effects of mental illness on different aspects on a person's life.

Today, students were able to visit the Maryland State Police Forensic Science Lab and go own a tour of the facilities and hear about many different cases that the State Police has handled. The lab has many experts in chemistry, biology, firearms, and trace evidence like fingerprints.

Aftee taking a quick lunch break, we headed right over to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center's Sleep Disorders to learn more about how sleeping really affects humans. Dr. Schwartz who spoke to us also gave the class a a quick tour of the center as well as the observation rooms. They're pretty much like hotel rooms where you have wires hooked up and have to go to sleep by around 9!

So how does sleep really affect us?

Some students ready to learn about sleep disorders!

I'm excited for the rest of the trips, some of them include sitting in on Drug Court and Juvenille Court in Carroll County, MD and I'm expecting good things.

Welcome DH Session 1!

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the Discover Hopkins Session 1 students who moved into their dorms yesterday. To the SU students, the OSIP staff and I hope you're having a good start to your second week of classes. Hopefully everyone is enjoying dorm life and all the activities that are being offered! Be sure to get to know your RCs, they are valuable mentors and are there to help you if there is ever anything wrong duing your stay here.

Discover Hopkins students are in for an exciting two weeks, exploring the Baltimore area on field trips that allow for a hands-on approach to learning. Term 1 Discover Hopkins classes include, Abnormal Psych in Forensic Cases, The Hospital, Intro to Lab Research, Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery, and Fostering Healthy Communities. Students in the last two classes get to have their lectures in the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus! Enjoy your trips and maybe you'll see me and the other OSIP workers tagging along.

July 4th Fireworks!

July 4th is always a great time because you get to spend time with your friends at barbeques and watch fireworks together. This week, Summer University students got to have a barbeque on "The Beach" with activities all afternoon long. (Pictures from the event will be posted on http://facebook.com/jhuprecollege) Fireworks from the Inner Harbor ended the night in Baltimore.

As for me, I decided to venture into DC with some of my friends for fireworks by the Washington Monument. One of the perks of being in Baltimore, is our easy access to two great cities, one of them being our nation's capital.

Set up on the lawn with the perfect viewing angle.

The city was packed with people and everyone around us was just as excited. The weather was perfect for relaxing on the lawn with friends.

Our perfect view ended up being not so perfect so we had to move, but nonetheless, it was a great show!

After a long day of celebrations with friends, most of us have returned to work today and students have returned to class. Hopefully all the Summer University students are enjoying their courses and being thoroughly challenged. The first weekend is almost here, and the residential students will be going on their first weekend trip. This week the destination is Baltimore's Inner Harbor, have fun everyone!

SU Advising Week

Summer University is now underway! After orientation and move-in, all students have the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor to discuss initial thoughts on classes as well as study skills and other important resources. This week, my job will be working the Summer Help Desk that we have set up in the conference room.

Come stop by if you have any problems and need to speak to someone, or simply want to change a class.

All students will check in with me and the other student workers before going into their appointment. For all other students, we will be doing "Triage" in here to determine what kind of help everyone needs. Thanks to all the students who made it to their appointments on time! For the rest of the week, feel free to stop by if you have any issues. Even the students workers and I can help you with some of your smaller problems. Our office is located at 3505 N Charles St., just around the corner from Wolman Hall, across the street from the AMRs and the tennis courts.

We're in the building highlighted purple, the same building as the Public Health Studies office

 

We'll be in the room on the right as soon as you walk in! (aka not the left)

Getting Ready for PreCollege!

Happy Friday everyone!

I've finally gotten through all my studying, and took my Macro final this morning. Hopefully I did as well as I liked, but I'm feeling fairly confident about the results. (Keeping my fingers crossed) In the meantime, I'm back in the office getting ready for the event we've been waiting for all year, Orientation!

Time to get organized!

 Today I'll be helping to tie up some loose ends and get together everything we need for this Sunday's Summer University orientation. We'll be setting up at Wolman Hall in time for our first arrivals at 12:30 PM and we can't wait. (Hopefully the weather will be good) It's sure to be a great day. Apart from Check-In and the Academic Info Sessions, there will also be Campus Tours and I'll be one of the tour guides. I hope everyone's excited for an amazing Summer at Hopkins.
See you on Sunday!

Finals Again!? My Favorite Places to Study on Campus

After having just finished my spring semester finals, I have finals again?! Thankfully, I'll only be taking one exam for this round as opposed to five scattered around two weeks. (Two weeks that I ended up spending in my PJs and half asleep while attempting to study...)

One of the great things about the Homewood Campus is that there are so many places that you can study if you ever need a change of scenery. You definitely don't need to stay cooped up in your room or in a cubicle on D Level in MSE library. Here's a list of my favorite places.

Brody Learning Commons - Quiet Reading Room
The quiet reading room can be found on Q level of the BLC, straight ahead once you pass through the turnstiles by the Daily Grind. I really enjoy this space because it provides you with the silence of C or D level of the library while having an abundance of natural light, comfortable seating, and enough room to spread out a little. You never need to worry about your devices having no power because there are outlets built into every table. You can even go to the circulation desk in MSE to borrow charging cables if you've forgotten yours.

View of the Quiet Reading Room at the BLC, from JHU's Facebook albums

If you ever need to take a break from your work, you can check out "The Archaeology of Knowledge". This is a collection of Hopkins-related artifacts located in display cases and drawers which can be perused by anyone in Brody.

You'll definitely find some interesting things here.

Brody Learning Commons - Atrium Floor on B-Level
If you're one of those people who can't focus in dead silence, then B-Level in Brody is the perfect place to be. There's a lot of comfortable seating and places to work, including individual chairs with side desks and longer tables with stools for group work. The Atrium is a really nice space because of all the open space and natural lighting provided by a whole window wall. It's a great place to be if you just want to hear the chatter amongst all the students and feel like you're in what is very plausibly, the new central hub of the school. The Atrium is the perfect place to catch up with friends on a school night.

So yes, this happened. Harlem Shake, Hopkins edition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TikJdWYwNCQ

Brody Learning Commons - Any Group Study Room
The group study rooms in Brody are one of my favorite features. If you and a group of friends ever want to get away from the hustle and bustle on B-Level, you can easily reserve a study room online with your JHED login. You can reserve a time slot for a specific room exactly 24 hours before your intended start time. The competition for a room is intense during the school year, luckily during the summer there are way fewer people to compete with. Check out this website to reserve a room. http://rooms.library.jhu.edu/

All you need to access the study room is your J-Card, swiping it at the reader on the door. Each room is complete with a projector and speakers, with plenty of space to work.

These rooms are dotted all around Brody and all of them have ample space to write. The white glossy walls are dry erase safe and most of the windows are too. You can get more markers from the information desk if you ever need more! A cool feature in the rooms is TeamSpot, which is what allows you to connect your laptop to the room, to project your screen to the group or easily exchange files. I've personally spent many a productive night in these study rooms (and maybe some not productive ones...those projectors are really great for watching movies with friends)

Gilman Hall - The Hut
The Hutzler Reading Room (aka The Hut) is a room located in the back of Gilman Hall. It is an extension of the Sheridan Libraries, having the same printing amenities and housing some of its collections. It has maintained its original integrity even after the renovation completed in 2010, and still uses the same stained glass windows. The Hut provides a quiet atmosphere and always has copies of the latest Hopkins undergraduate journals. Located in the Hut are the Learning Den (group tutoring) and the Writing Center.

The Hutzler Reading Room in Gilman Hall

Levering Hall - Lobby Area/Pura Vida Cafe and the Student Lounge
Levering Hall is like the quasi-Student Union on campus. It features spaces for large events like the Glass Pavilion or the Great Hall, and many other spaces like the food court and Arellano Theater.
The lobby of Levering Hall features comfortable seating with ample lighting, and is only a stone's throw away from Pura Vida, a cafe run by JHU Dining. It's the perfect place to stop by between classes to get a coffee, and sit down with some light work. However, there are some exciting changes. This week, Pura Vida will be closing at the end of the week for renovations. As a result of the new dining vendor on campus, the cafe will be reopening as the Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company on Monday, 7/8. There is also a student lounge that is located a little further into the building, to the left of the Great Hall.

Levering Hall Lobby

Hopefully all of you are excited to start your summer at Johns Hopkins. Of all these places, you're sure to find the perfect fit for your studying needs. In the meantime, I have to study for my final. Wish me luck! I hope to see you all at orientation on the new few Sundays!

Where to Eat Around Campus

One of the great things about the Homewood Campus is its location in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore. There's plenty of places to choose from if you ever need a break from dining hall food.

Niwana
If you're looking for decent Asian food in the area, Niwana is your best bet. Their menu contains a good selection of Korean and Japanese food that is sure to satisfy. Some of my favorites include Agedashi Tofu, Bibimbap, and Sushi. It's conveniently located across 33rd Street from Charles Commons.



The Salmon Teriyaki Bento I got last time was pretty tasty too.

Tamber's
Tambers is a diner located across St. Paul Street from Wolman Hall and Hopkins Inn, but it's probably unlike any other diner you've been to.

Along with the usual diner staples you might be used to like BLTs or Spaghetti and Meatballs, Tamber's serves a variety of Indian dishes. Some of my favorites are the Chicken Curry, Lamb Saag, and Chicken Vindaloo. You can also order Samosas and hot Naan to go with your meal. But even if you're not in the mood for Indian, the rest of the menu items are pretty good too. (I really like the cheese fries!)


The Chicken Tikka Masala is the perfect blend of creaminess, tartness, and spiciness. It hits the spot every time.

Just below the Village Lofts, you'll find a block full of shops and places to grab a bite.

Subway
It's open 24/7, enough said.

And the cookies are delicious

University Market "Uni Mini"
Also open 24/7, you can drinks, ramen, candy, snacks, and even breakfast sandwiches and other food made to order. Personally, I like to make 10 PM runs to Uni Mini for Mozzarella Sticks.

Potbelly
The newest addition to Charles Village, Potbelly has been a hit with most people around campus. The sandwiches never fail to satisfy, especially if you get their signature hot peppers. If you're feeling indulgent, definitely get the smoothies and milkshakes.

Chipotle
You can never go wrong with Chipotle. You have your choice of Bowl, Burrito, or Tacos and whichever way you choose, you can't go wrong. A tip, if you get Vegetarian, you can get guacamole for no extra charge. Also, if you get a bowl, you can ask for taco shells or a tortilla on the side for no extra charge.

Ajumma
Ajumma is a good place to chill out with some friends and get quick stir-fried Korean and Japanese food over rice. like Bulgogi, Chicken Teriyaki, or Beef Sukiyaki. They also have fried dumplings or Bibimbap (Rice with mixed veggies and meat). If you're in a hurry, you might want to try their Bulgogi sandwich.

Carma's
While I've never been to Carma's Café, I've heard awesome things about it and the menu looks promising. It's right across the street from Ajumma so I'm definitely going to try it out this summer. However, I have had their Pink Dalmation cookies and you definitely won't be disappointed with them.

Vacarro's
If you ever find yourself down by the Inner Harbor, you can catch a bus and head over to Little Italy not too far away. Vacarro's is a great Italian pastry shop that has these unforgettable desserts. Some of my favorites are on their special $5.95 menu.

How does nutella cheesecake sound? It even comes with Baci gelato. Tastes like Ferrero Rocher in ice cream form.

A Year Ago Today

Sometimes, it's hard to believe that just a year ago today, I walked across a stage to pick up this piece of paper. This paper symbolized so many challenges, accomplishments and good memories. In a way it brought a sense of relief, having finished a chapter of my life, and at the same time it made me feel so much more anxious about the future. 

I wonder what I was thinking about...

Graduating high school felt like such a significant moment at the time, and in many ways, it always will be. I think in the heat of the moment, most of us just wanted to be finished, and move on to our new lives as college students. By the time I had realized how much I actually missed my high school years, they were already long gone. 

Where did the time go...

My advice to all you Pre-College students, don't do anything only for the sake of college admissions. If anything, do what you do because you think it will add some kind of value to your life or just because you truly enjoy it. Life goes by too fast to worry so much about something that is ultimately not in your control. Savor every moment you have while you're still technically a kid. One day you might look back and regret not taking that risk, or going after something while it was still within reach. Make every moment count because one day the people who you spent four or maybe even twelve years with, who probably shaped the person you are today, won't be at your side anymore. The good memories can bridge the gap between you all. Whether you're in Baltimore or 300 miles away, wherever you are, just remember to make the most of every moment. One day the people you know may move on, the streets you knew may change, and even the places you hang out might not look the same anymore.


Our old high school hangout got a whole new look while I was gone. 

A Day In The [Summer] Life of Austin K

8:00 AM: Time to wake up for class! This summer is the first time since being at Hopkins that I've had a class at 9:00 AM. My high school used to start at 7:40 AM, and took 30 minutes to get to. There's just somthing about being in college that makes waking up so much harder... 

Maybe one of these days I won't need to set 4+ alarms and then hide it on the other side of the room.

8:30 AM: Just enough time to grab a bowl of cereal for breakfast! Then it's off to class.

9:00 AM: Made it to class right on time, before the instructor too! We're going over practice problems to prep for our midterm on Wednesday.

10:15 AM: Time for a 15-minute break. I decided to take notes by hand instead of on my laptop like I usually do. Helps to stay awake and not get distracted by the internet.

Hopefully I can decipher this later...

11:10 AM: Now that we've gone over the practive problem set, I'm feeling pretty good about the midterm. I'll just need to go over my notes one more time to make sure I've covered everything.

11:20 AM: Having lunch in the Brody cafe, The Daily Grind. Taking the time to check e-mails, Facebook, and catch up on school news. www.hub.jhu.edu is a great website for news covering the entire University. In just the last month, two major changes have taken place. JHU has updated its visual identity to give all its school a sense of cohesiveness and the new designs definintely have my seal of approval. http://identity.jhu.edu/
Also, after being independent for over 100 years, the Men's Lacrosse Team at Hopkins has announced that it will join the Big Ten Conference as a Lacrosse Affiiliate in 2015. Hopefully this announcement will cause a renewal in school spirit. Go Hop!

Q Level entrance to the Brody Learning Commons, where The Daily Grind is located. The frozen drinks are really good for cooling off from the summer heat.

12:15 PM: Time to get to work at Summer Programs. I start off by replying to e-mails and processing any new forms that you all have sent in. I've already answered a few phone calls too!

Ready to take your calls and any other questions you might have!

3:00 PM: After talking to many of our excited Pre-College students and their parents, I just want to point everyone to the enrolled students section on our website. The information there is up to date and being updated as more details are finalized. Click on "For Enrolled Students" under the program you are attending, either Discover Hopkins or Summer University (http://jhu.edu/summer/precollege/index.html). You can check out information about Move-In Day, and find out more about your RAs for the summer!

5:00 PM: Time to head home. I'll be back bright and early tomorrow morning!

6:00 PM: After getting settled down, I made myself some dinner and it tasted pretty good if I do say so myself.

Spaghetti with Vodka Sauce! I decided to play around with Photoshop Express on my phone for the first time. Haha maybe I'll go back to Instagram.

8:23 PM: Sitting in front of the TV and surfing the channels. Moving into my apartment this summer was the first time I got to watch TV since my parents cancelled our family's cable service back in my sophomore year of high school. There's so many shows I used to watch, now in reruns, it's making me a little bit nostalgic.

9:57 PM: I'm finally getting around to reading all those random articles on the internet that I didn't have time for before. BuzzFeed and Thought Catalog are a student's worst nightmare, every click brings new distractions.

11:30 PM: Time to go to bed, I don't have class tomorrow so I'll be heading into the office first thing in the morning. Good night!

Living at Hopkins

This summer, our Pre-College residents will be staying in Wolman Hall and the Hopkins Inn, two of the many residence hall options available to undergraduate students here at Hopkins. Both are great places to live, socialize, relax, and study with your friends.

Each floor gets 1 or 2 RAs, Resident Advisor's, there to make sure you're enjoying your new living environment, helping to resolve and conflicts, and planning activities to make sure you're having an overall good time this summer outside of your classes.

Your RAs are sure to be planning activities throughout the summer including anything from a picture scavenger hunt, water balloon fights, tie-dye, or even trips to the mall! There's also Saturday trips for the whole program to places like Washington, DC.

Found posted in the Wolman 3 East elevator lobby, Summer 2011
What is this even? I don't even know. Why didn't I go? Wondering if there was a choice of backseat or frontseat...

Wolman Hall
Wolman Hall features suite style living. Each suite includes two bedrooms (singles, doubles or triples), a bathroom, and a kitchenette with sink, stovetop, and mini-fridge. On each floor, there is also a common lounge equipped with couches, tables and stools, as well as a TV for optimal floor bonding space, as well as a place to do light homework with a group.

Another cool feature of Wolman Hall is that the common spaces for the building received a major renovation in 2012, increasing the amount of usable space for students. Now, Wolman Hall's first floor and terrace levels include a full common kitchen, a multi-purpose room, a movie theater, a full-sevice mailroom, fitness room, study spaces, a computer cluster, laundry room, as well as a video game lounge.
Read more about the renovated spaces here: http://gazette.jhu.edu/2012/03/12/the-big-reveal-homewood-style/

My mom and I during DH Session 1 Check-In in 2011, Right in front of Wolman Hall

Hopkins Inn
As a result of the expanding student body at Hopkins, the Hopkins Inn, (located just around the corner from Wolman Hall) was added to the one of the many housing options for students. Hopkins Inn features suite style living, with adjoined double and single rooms sharing a private bathroom. This is another great place to live and learn, with common spaces including a TV room, study lounge, common kitchen, exercise room, and laundry.

Hopkins Inn Entrance

Some of the other residence halls on campus include AMRs (Alumni Memorial Residences), Buildings A & B, McCoy Hall, Charles Commons, Rogers House, Bradford Apartments, and the Homewood Apartments.
All of these buildings feature different living arrangements, from traditional hallway style to full apartments.
You can read more about them at the Johns Hopkins Housing and Dining Services website.



Wolman 3 East - Summer 2011, SU and DH 1
There's me in the upper right!