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Students who love Hopkins and students who hate it both recognize that JHU isn’t the school for everyone. Many students believe that classes at JHU are just as hard as Ivy League schools, but they complain that Hopkins’ professors grade much harder. Many students wish that Hopkins offered grade inflation, as other top schools do, since even people who work hard sometimes end up with low grades. This influences some students to put studying above any social activity in hopes of being one of few people in a class who receives an “A.” Hopkins offers a variety of social programming, but no one forces students to participate, and there’s no one holding your hand and leading you to fun activities. Even though students complain, most say that they’ve enjoyed being challenged by their experiences at Hopkins.

Hopkins presents a well-rounded experience for most students, but not every student takes advantage of the academic, social, and extracurricular opportunities. Some students wish that Hopkins encouraged students to get involved in all aspects of University life, but once you realize that it doesn’t, you can make your own choices about how you want to spend your time. The school’s academic reputation and its state-of-the-art facilities are strong points at Hopkins. Campus housing and food have been improved considerably in the past two years with the construction of a new cafeteria and a new upperclassmen dorm.

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Campus Strictness at Johns Hopkins University

sgoddar3

'12

Neuroscience

4.2

A-

Work Hard Play Hard

You definitely have to find your own fun at Hopkins. It's not the type of place that insists you drink or partake in drugs. One thing that is appreciated is the fact that Hopkins treats young students' foray into drinking with the appropriate amount of severity. No one's future is ruined because they went to a frat party while underage. Still, Hopkins isn't stupid and deals with severe infractions appropriately.

Feb 03, 2012

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Athletics at Johns Hopkins University

sgoddar3

'12

Neuroscience

3.8

B+

No School Spirit Unless You Like Lacrosse

The only sport for which Hopkins really comes together is lacrosse. Despite having top teams in many other sports, Hopkins doesn't seem to encourage attendance to any games except those played by their only D1 sport. It's a pity, seeing as the performance by those other teams is equal to if not better than that of the lacrosse team.

Feb 03, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Johns Hopkins University

sgoddar3

'12

Neuroscience

3.1

B-

Slim Pickings

In all honesty it isn't that the restaurants around campus are bad. It's that there just aren't many of them. The options are so limited and the few places that do exist are small and often too crowded or expensive. While bigger chains like Subway and Chipotle are around, they are pretty much the only places to go.

Feb 03, 2012

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