Johns Hopkins University - Local Atmosphere

College Prowler Take

Baltimore is a city with many great bars, restaurants, and attractions, but it takes time and effort to find these spots. The city isn’t huge, so learning how to get around doesn’t take rocket science, but you do need to know where the good spots are. It is great if you have a friend with a car, but public transportation can also be used. You can hop in a cab and get anywhere in the city for less than $20. Baltimore is a city of neighborhoods, and each of these has a very distinctive feel. Johns Hopkins straddles several neighborhoods: Roland Park, a residential neighborhood with parks and mansions; Charles Village, a collegiate-urban environment; and Hamden, a working-class neighborhood. A little further from campus, Mount Vernon houses Peabody Conservatory, Maryland Institute College of Art, and several theaters, and it is known for being a trendy artists’ area. From early spring through fall, neighborhoods host festivals that celebrate the particular feel of their neighborhoods with food, vendors, and games. However, students who don’t regularly read city newspapers miss out on these neighborhood events. Freshmen mainly go to the mall in Towson and the Inner Harbor, both of which can get old quickly. Make sure you visit the National Aquarium at least once.

Baltimore is a fun medium-sized city. Those who come from big cities are disappointed by the lack of activities, but there are a number of activities for a city of its size. Once you are 21, there are a plethora of great bars. Keep in mind that Baltimore is within four hours of Washington DC, Ocean City, Richmond, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Newark, and New York City. Washington DC and Philadelphia are an easy train ride away.

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Students Speak Out

JHUDK says: Johns Hopkins University 2016 Undecided

Balitmore has some great things... Balitmore has some great things going on. Orioles games are cheap and easy to get tickets, so spring is always good. 12345 Local Atmosphere: April 01, 2009 Report

JHUDK3 says: Johns Hopkins University 2016 Business

Baltimore is a nice city in... Baltimore is a nice city in certain areas and, overall, an enjoyable place to be. The Inner Harbor offers endless options of things to do for anyone who lives here or is visiting. Right down the road are Towson and Loyola, and about 40 minutes south is the University of Maryland. We interact with Loyola and Towson University a lot but have very limited contact with Maryland unless we decide to go down there. 12345 Local Atmosphere: March 29, 2009 Report

JHUDD says: Johns Hopkins University 2016 Business

The atmosphere is a typical... The atmosphere is a typical fast-paced city. We have the Inner Harbor, many nightlife scenes, and nearby colleges. As Johns Hopkins is in the city, there are some bad places in Baltimore that one must avoid at all costs. Towson and Loyola are both nearby, and I do interact socially with students from these schools. 12345 Local Atmosphere: March 29, 2009 Report

JHUAE says: Johns Hopkins University 2013 Other

The city can get dangerous if you... The city can get dangerous if you venture a few blocks in any direction. Towson and Loyola are nearby, and they are fun to visit, and these students will often come to fraternity parties. 12345 Local Atmosphere: March 28, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

The three other schools near... The three other schools near Hopkins come down for parties all the time, and we go there a bit, as well. There’s a ton to do in Baltimore, but I don’t get a chance to go site-seeing that much. DC is also really close by, and it’s pretty cheap on weekdays to get there. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Facts

Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Baltimore:
• A Baltimore pharmacist created Noxzema somewhat by accident in the early 1900s.
• Little Italy holds free outdoor movie nights on Fridays during the summer.
• Edgar Allen Poe spent a great deal of his life and died in Baltimore; the Raven football team is a tribute to his well-known poem “The Raven.” Plus, the three team mascots are all ravens named Edgar, Allen, and Poe.
• Baltimore used to have the motto, “The city that reads,” but the mayor changed it to “The Greatest City in America” hoping it would inspire citizens to think more highly of the city.
• John Waters uses working-class Baltimore (Hamden) as the setting for his films, which include Pecker, Pink Flamingos, and Hairspray.

Famous People from Baltimore:
Jimmy’s Chicken Shack – Musicians
Dru Hill – R&B group
H.L. Menken – Writer
Edgar Allan Poe – Writer (actually, he only died in Baltimore, but Baltimore has claimed him as its own)
Cal Ripkin, Jr. – Baseball great
Babe Ruth – Baseball great
John Waters – Filmmaker

Local Slang:
Bawlmer – Baltimore
Duckpin bowling – Like 10-pin bowling, but a lot smaller
Hon – Term of endearment or recognition. Example: “Here you go, hon.”

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