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  1. The competitive nature of the students. The school is so competitive that a large number of students rarely take a break from studying. As the school year drags on, you begin to see the same people in the library.
  2. Hopkins lacks traditional school spirit. Students are proud of the Hopkins name and reputation, but not its athletics.
  3. Many students feel that professors are more concerned with their own research than with helping the students they teach.
  4. The on-campus meal plan leaves a lot to be desired. Although there’s a wide selection of food offered, students dislike the meal plan requirement for freshmen and sophomores. It is expensive, and the dining halls repeat food choices often.
  5. Parking is a headache. Even when friends come to visit for a day or two, it is almost impossible to find them a parking spot.
  6. There are unsafe neighborhoods surrounding Hopkins, and new students need to learn where they should and should not walk.
  7. Tuition is extremely expensive. Although financial aid packages and scholarships lower the burden, most students graduate with large amounts of debt.
  8. With the name recognition attached, students expect to have an adequate health and wellness center. The Student Health & Wellness Center, however, is famous around campus for misdiagnosing student illnesses.
  9. Although there are around 6,000 undergrads, it often feels like you always see and deal with the same people.
  10. Grade deflation makes it difficult to maintain a high GPA, though there are always exceptions. Very academically rigorous.

Expensive

Tuition is a steep $39,150, one of the most expensive rates in the country.

Expensive Dorms

Living on campus doesn't come cheap, with an average housing price tag of $7,150.

Worst Rankings and Student Rants About Them

Parking:
C
Girls:
C+
Athletics:
C+

Parking at Johns Hopkins University

avicory

International Studies '14

1.2
D

Don't Bother Bringing a Car

Nobody brings cars to Hopkins. Everyone lives close by, as owning a car in an urban area can be very expensive.

Sep 06, 2010

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Guys & Girls at Johns Hopkins University

ryaglos1

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '14

1.9
C-

Few and Far Between

You will find that there aren't hot girls crawling around the JHU campus. Of course, there are some beautiful girls but they quickly get swept up. Also, the tier of girls below hot get this false identity that they are superior when in reality, they would be just another girl anywhere else.

Nov 20, 2011

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Athletics at Johns Hopkins University

jamaicagirl06

Political Science and Government '12

1.9
C-

Not So Shabby

Lacrosse is big at Hopkins. So me being from Texas where football is popular, it makes it very hard to adjust. I do wish there was a little more emphasis on school spirit in athletics.

May 12, 2011

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