Johns Hopkins University Reviews

Students should always bring their...

Students should always bring their own computer. The computer network is very good and very safe. Computer labs are very new and not crowded at all. They're very good, in general.

The guys are fun and outgoing but...

The guys are fun and outgoing but mostly in the Greek affiliations. There is a low amount of pretty and outgoing girls on campus, and again, they're mostly Greek affiliated or sports affiliated.

The facilities are great. I am in...

The facilities are great. I am in the athletic facilities a lot, and they are definitely up to par. The library is humongous, and I spend a lot of time studying there. I just wish the A and B dormitories were a little bit nicer.

The campus is very diverse. There...

The campus is very diverse. There are people from many different races and religions, and people from all around the globe, as well.

Public transportation is very...

Public transportation is very convenient. There are taxis everywhere, and the school has a bus that runs every 30 minutes to get to Inner Harbor and different shopping malls in the area.

Most attractive people on campus...

Most attractive people on campus are the athletes, the girls here are not very attractive. There are a few diamonds in the rough but nothing spectacular. There are a lot of socially awkward people here.

The police and campus security...

The police and campus security understand that students are going to drink. They are usually alright with seeing people who are drunk. However, parties that get too loud or are overly advertised will get broken up with no arrests.

Students should definitely bring...

Students should definitely bring there own computers, preferably a laptop. The network is fast in campus housing.

The drug scene is pretty bad. Most...

The drug scene is pretty bad. Most people just smoke, but some sororities are known for using cocaine. Also, since JHU is so academically competitive, a lot of people take Adderall.

Greek life is very big at Hopkins....

Greek life is very big at Hopkins. Besides the two bars on campus, fraternities are the place to be on weekends. There's usually at least one fraternity party going on Friday or Saturday night.

JHU is pretty diverse. The...

JHU is pretty diverse. The majority of the student body here is Asian, followed by white. There are few black or African students on campus.

Security and resident advisors are...

Security and resident advisors are not that strict about underage drinking. They won't bother you if you're pre-gaming in your dorms, as long as you are not being disruptive. If you are bothering people, though, an RA may write you up. First- or second-time offenses get a letter, but it isn't serious at all. Drug use is taken more seriously.

Hopkins is well known for its...

Hopkins is well known for its sciences and certain engineering majors. The teachers know what they are doing, but many of them are not American, especially with mathematics, which makes it hard to decode a lecture. The workload is tough but doable.

The food on campus is awful for...

The food on campus is awful for freshman. The FFC is regularly gross, and it's the only option. There are only a couple of chain food spots, but they are good. Subway and Chipotle are campus favorites.

The AMRs are the worst dorms. They...

The AMRs are the worst dorms. They are the oldest and therefore don't have air-conditioning, and they have public restrooms rather than bathrooms in each suite. Buildings A and B have a comprehensive amount of amenities, and Wolman is stellar in terms of rooms and amenities.

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.

The dorms aren't bad at all....

The dorms aren't bad at all. Wolman is the nicest, AMR is traditional college housing, and Buildings A and B are cool, but they're far from most important sites.

AMR I and II are similar and not...

AMR I and II are similar and not as nice as Wolman. Wolman dorms cost more but are worth it. Buildings A and B are nice, as well. The options are much better for upperclassmen, unless you get stuck in McCoy.

I would rate the food a 6 out of a...

I would rate the food a 6 out of a 10.

One of the selling points for...

One of the selling points for deciding on JHU was its facilities. It's an old school with many modernizations.

The girls are significantly less...

The girls are significantly less attractive as a whole compared to nearby schools, but there are a lot of cute girls.

Greek life is the main social life...

Greek life is the main social life for all freshmen. Upperclassmen don't usually go to frat parties. Most of the social people in the school belong to a fraternity or sorority.

The teachers are very dedicated....

The teachers are very dedicated. They are dedicated to teaching and to their own research. The teachers own agenda can sometimes take away from their time to teach.

The drug scene is virtually...

The drug scene is virtually nonexistent. unless you are involved in a crowd that does drugs.

For freshman, Wolman is the best...

For freshman, Wolman is the best dorm, by far. The rooms come with their own kitchenette and bathroom. Upperclassmen can choose between higher-class dorms and apartments.