Bluejay13

Lively and fun

Greek life is very lively and fun to be a part of. While I'm not in a sorority myself, there are many opportunities to be involved through Greek life. The sororities all have a close bond and often are very involved in community service and fundraisers. Sophomores can rush as well as freshmen.

State of the art

JHU recently renovated its health center and it is absolutely state of the art. The staff is also very helpful and resourceful. The health center is also often available at all times.

Co-ed dorms

The dorms (including freshmen) are co-ed, meaning that girls and boys live on the same floor. However, suitemates/roommates are the same sex. I think it's a positive asset because you develop friendships with a lot more people. Relationships here are not too common, since many are often too busy with their academics/research/work etc. But on the other hand, there are many couples around. Also diverse.

Have to Look for It

You do have to put in some effort to find something going on in Baltimore. The Inner Harbor almost always has something going on there and it is easily accessible through the Collegetown Shuttle (free). Also there are several colleges nearby - Loyola, Goucher, Towson, just to name a few. Sometimes students go there. Also, D.C. is a short train ride away (MARC train only costs $7 and the Penn Station can be reached through the Collegetown Shuttle and the JHMI, which are both free) and there is so much to do in D.C. I frequent there at least 3 times per semester.

Rigorous

The professors can be very resourceful and helpful, but you have to take initiative - they don't come to you. But that is pretty much expected for any university. Some of the professors I've had have been phenomenal. Many professors are involved with some research as well. Registration is simple - seniors go first, then juniors, sophomores, then freshmen. For many classes, the workload is rigorous, but can be done, especially with the help of TAs and classmates.