Welcome to Our Archived Blogs

Welcome to Hopkins Interactive's Archived Student Blogs. Though we currently have numerous active student blogs, we also have a number of retired blogs. These blogs are currently inactive because their writers have either graduated or have moved on to writing on a different Hopkins Interactive blog. Whatever the reason, we feel it is very important to keep these blogs and the valuable experiences shared somewhere safe, for people to reference in years to come.

Class of 2014

• Class of 2014: Freshman Blog
  • Look back on how nine freshmen in the Class of 2014 explored all the opportunities available to them during their first year at Johns Hopkins University. Allysa D., Kate T., Lucie F., Marina G., Nick G., Noah G., Sydney R., Tess T., and Trisha L. provide an inside look at their diverse experiences with academics, clubs, sports, Baltimore, and exploring all that college is about. (You can still follow eight of them with their own current student blogs or follow Noah on his personal Twitter.)

Class of 2013

• Class of 2013: Freshman Blog
  • Look back on eight freshmen in the Class of 2013 adjusting to life at Johns Hopkins. Becca K., Cate W., Daniel R., Greco S., Joe N., Miranda B., Sarah S., and Tyler D. give you an inside look at their diverse first experiences with academics, extracurriculars, Baltimore, and exploring all of the opportunities that coming to college can bring. (You can follow Miranda B., Cate W., and Sarah S. on their own current student blogs. Plus, keep up with Greco S. on his official Twitter and Joe N. on his personal Twitter.)
• Behind the Scenes with '13
  • Reflect on the experiences of of 2013ers Cate W., Becca K., and Sarah S. as they tackled sophomore year. They discuss new dorms, new classes, and new outlooks on their future. Figuring out all the secrets and twists life has in store isn't easy, but these three girls show that you can have fun while doing it.

Class of 2012

• 2012: Hopkins Arts & Sciences Freshman Blog
  • Four members of the Class of 2012 document their first year experiences with life at Johns Hopkins. Dominique D., Lauren B., Saznin M., and Wafa K. are all students in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences - yet provide four very distinct looks at all that Hopkins has to offer. (You can follow Dominique D., Lauren B., and Wafa K. on their own current student blogs. Also, make sure to keep up with Saznin M. on her official Twitter.)
• 2012: Hopkins Engineering Freshman Blog
  • Three Engineering students of the Class of 2012 take us through their lives as freshmen at Johns Hopkins. Brian S., Peter C., and Rohit D. may all be studying in the same field, but their backgrounds and current experiences are certainly diverse! (Stay updated by following Brian S. on his official Twitter.)
• Caught in Between
  • What happens when you' re no longer a freshman? You are caught in between being a newbie and being in the real world...and you have to figure it all out. Follow Public Health Studies majors Jessica K. ('11), Dominique D. ('12), and Lauren B. ('12) as they share upperclassman stories of study abroad, research, grad school...and, despite coming closer to adulthood, still learning new things every day. (You can follow Dominique D. and Lauren B. on their own current student blogs.)
• A College Canvas
  • Peter, a Mechanical Engineer, comes to Hopkins Interactive via Wakefield, MA. His blog shows just how extracurriculars can shape a student' s experience at Hopkins: through Capoiera and DSAGA, he gives us an inside look at all the ways college provides for expressing yourself, your interests, and your desire to learn and grow.

Class of 2011

• Simply Serendipitous
  • Mandy is a Public Health Studies graduate from Cary, NC, currently in law school. She discusses preparing for law school in her blog, but doesn't skimp on talk about trying to find the perfect major, balancing life and academics, or enjoying the best parts of Baltimore and Hopkins.
• The Reel Life of Josh
  • A Film and Media Studies graduate from Park Ridge, NJ, Josh knows the ropes at Hopkins. He shares why he loves his major and gives a guided tour to the arts scene in Baltimore, but doesn't stop there. His blog is also full of advice about applying, choosing between schools, and ultimately being happy at college.
• Wish You Were Here
  • Lauren is a Writing Seminars and Film & Media Studies graduate from Westmont, NJ and a member of the Class of 2011. Her blog is a mix of recaps and reflections, all focused on the changes a student experiences in four years at college. And through her accounts of various internships, extracurriculars, and events both on and off campus, she shows life is never boring as a Hopkins student!
• Caught in Between: Jessica
  • Jessica is a Public Health Studies graduate from New Jersey, who spent her four years at Johns Hopkins documenting all of her experiences in and outside the classroom. Over the years her entries reflected on the appeal of her major, the joy she experienced in her classes, the epic adventure of her study abroad, and so much more.

Class of 2010

• Murphy's Law Gone Right
  • Jackie M., a Philosophy graduate from Connecticut, documents her four years as a Humanist and political enthusiast at Hopkins. From pursuing studying abroad in Amsterdam to internships in the District, she gives us a witty and unique view of the global possibilities a student at Hopkins through thoughtful blogs.
• Roxi Rules
  • Roxi R., a member of the Class of 2010, discusses Public Health/Latin American Studies, sailing, great times with friends, and the realities of being a student at Johns Hopkins. Throwing her unique internships and decision to study abroad into the mix, it's clear that she has a lot of stories to tell!
• Verbal Snippets and Snapshots
  • Kate F., a Neuroscience major from Connecticut, takes us on a four year ride through undergraduate research, exploring the arts via dance and music study at Peabody, and giving back to Baltimore through various community service organizations.
• Vol. 1: The Life and Times of B. Edwards
  • Blake E., a member of the Class of 2010, takes us on a journey through his freshman year at Johns Hopkins. Between sharing first experiences at campus events, good fun with friends, and his deep sense of belonging to his hometown of Detroit, he gives us a peek at all of the great memories that can be made in the undergraduate years.

Class of 2009

• A Day in the Life
  • Hailing from Seattle, Class of 2009 graduate Laura P. shares three years of changing experiences here at Hopkins. She discusses her academic life as a Writing Seminars major and Women, Gender & Sexuality minor, her extracurricular involvement in such activities as Outdoor Pursuits, and lots of fun times with her friends and roommates. (You can also follow tales of her senior year at the Senior Blog: Class of 2009.)
• Adventures at Hopkins
  • Esther B., a 2009 graduate from Rhode Island, talks jobs, friends, studying abroad (in Switzerland), performing arts, and academics on her blog. Follow her through her entire undergraduate career - which includes some really unique and impressive experiences - as an International Studies major at Johns Hopkins University.
• Julia's Journal
  • Julia P. discusses working in Washington DC, participating in Model UN, and being an active part of Greek life as a Political Science major at Hopkins. Though she graduated in 2009, all four years of her undergraduate time at Hopkins can be followed on her blog.
• My Life Is My Personal Movie
  • Stefanie B. hails from Memphis, TN. A Public Health major and graduate of the Class of 2009, she provides us with three years of blog posts chronicling her quest to pick a major, stay involved in activities like her multi-cultural sorority, and her journey to discover the person she is meant to be and the path she is meant to take. (You can also follow Stefanie during the beginning of her final year at Hopkins at the Senior Blog: Class of 2009.)
• Senior Blog: Class of 2009
  • Three experienced members of Hopkins Interactive came together to offer a shared blog of their senior year experiences. Laura P., Stefanie B., and Tanmay G. are three students with varied backgrounds, majors, and undergraduate experiences who share how all of these things have prepared them to set off on the next chapter of their lives.

Class of 2008

• Michelle's Musings
  • Michelle B., a Neuroscience major from Florida, writes about her involvement in research, theatre, finding jobs, and ultimately making the most out of her time in college. The fact that she now serves as "Young Trustee" on the Johns Hopkins Board of Trustees proves that she has certainly done just that, graduating with plenty of remarkable experiences and memories. Enjoy one of the first student blogs in Hopkins Interactive history.
• Sprachen, Idiomas, e Linque
  • Rachel B. gives us an inside look at her life as a Romance Languages major at Hopkins. A part of the Class of 2008, she goes beyond the basics with intimate advice about academic intensity, adjusting to college life, and figuring out one's true path.
• The Castrovinci Chronicles
  • Phil C., a 2008 graduate, gives us a humorous look at preparing for the real world, exploring the Public Health major, relocating from a hometown, and being in a fraternity. Combined with other random-but-fascinating tidbits of knowledge, he passes down a unique sense of wisdom that can prove valuable to all.

Class of 2007

• Not-Quite-Daily Ramblings
  • Michelle T., a 2007 graduate and pioneer of the Hopkins Interactive website, shares college advice, travel musings, and snapshots of her daily life on campus. Though she was an involved Cognitive Science major, she gives us a well-rounded look at much more than academics here at Hopkins.