Welcome to Our Current Student Blogs

Class of 2015: Freshman Blog
Follow nine freshmen in the Class of 2015 as they navigate the vast opportunities available to them at Johns Hopkins University. Erica Z., Ian H., Jacqueline M., Joseph S., Kaitlyn C., Kevin C., Purna C., Ruthie C., and Zoe J. provide an inside look into their diverse experiences with academics, clubs, sports, Baltimore, and exploring all that college is about.

The Breezeway
Kate T., a sophomore ChemBE with a minor in French, loves to travel around campus and Baltimore. She explores the city life as a former country girl (she hails from Redding, CT), combines her love of French and engineering with different activities on campus, and tries to take advantage of all the opportunities available to her.

In a Different Light
Being an RA for freshmen in the AMRs? Check. Being a Chem Lab TA? Check. Enjoying life as a Baltimore Scholar? Check. Living it up as a senior taking graduate school level courses? You got it! Take a ride with Dominique, a Public Health major as she experiences exciting things–both new and old–as she learns what it's like trying to figure out life after college while still enjoying being in the middle of it all.

Jay Talking
A history major coming to you from Ridgewood NJ, follow Tess as she explores her sophomore year at Johns Hopkins. Her blog highlights her variety of roles on campus including Woodrow Wilson Research Fellow, Blue Key tour guide, Alpha Phi sister and a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Join her as she writes about her experience as an active Humanities student at Hopkins!

Life Without Sound
Allysa, a sophomore from Cream Ridge, NJ shows what life is like at Johns Hopkins through a very different perspective. A double major in International Studies and Global Environmental Change and Sustainability (often known as simply GECS) and minor in Economics, she shares all of her experiences at Hopkins and of course, in Charm City.

Long Story Short
Sarah S, a junior from Lower Gwynedd, PA, is double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Spanish. In her blog she discusses life as a double major as well as her involvements with undergraduate research, Phi Mu Sorority, and teaching adult literacy. This fall she will be blogging about her adventures abroad in Madrid, Spain, where she is participating in the Johns Hopkins in Spain program.

The Lucie Show
Lucie is a sophomore Writing Seminars major, a JHU Mental Note, a Phi Mu sister, and the creator of the "Learn More, See More, B'More" video series. Her life goal: to star in her own TV show. Her blogs are unique, honest, and, well ... it's The Lucie Show! See for yourself.

Miranda Writes
Miranda is a junior Political Science major from Culver City, CA. In her blog, she shares her dedication to Mock Trial (and the crazy experiences it brings), her love of Tutorial Project, her goals for the year, and her hopes for the future. She doesn't know what this year will bring, but she'll share the memories and lessons learned from it.

A Moment of Happiness
Hailing from Alexandria, VA, Wafa is a senior majoring in Neuroscience and History of Science & Technology. Usually paired with a relevant or funny quote, her entries range from enthusiastic about academics to wise with advice, but also mix in experiences with her role as student director of Tutorial Project and, of course, her intense obsession with soccer.

The Not So Confidential Confessions of Cate
Cate is a junior Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Mathematics double major from Minneapolis, MN. Her blog reflects on her life outside the Great Plains, where she learns to experience life on the as an east coaster. She reflects on her time spent at Hopkins, where she has learned to grow independent, cope with tough times, and, lastly, be a fearless female in her fields of study.

A Senior Moment
Lauren, a Public Health major from Summit, NJ writes about her final year at Hopkins and the adventures it entails, both big and small. In her blog, she shares her love of quirky Hopkins, favorite classes, after-graduation game plans, and her endless attempts to return to South Africa after a semester abroad there.

Talk Nerdy to Me
Sydney is a sophomore from Elm Grove, Wisconsin who is ready to break all the engineering stereotypes. Though she is a biomedical engineering major and also a pre-med, she loves to dance on the Eclectics dance team, take theater classes, and be the perkiest engineering tour guide you'll ever meet. Whoever said engineers were dull and boring obviously hasn't read this blog.

Thoughts of Nick
Nick is a member of the class of 2014 from New Haven, Connecticut. He is currently studying Computer Science and Economics, and is involved in several extracurricular activities including the Hopkins Emergency Response Unit, Greek life, and volunteering with the admissions office. His blog follows no real pattern, and consists of anything from first year advice to food critiques to rankings of bathrooms.

Welcome to Lalaland
Visit Lalaland! No, not L.A, but the life of Trisha Lala, a member of the class of 2014 and a Neuroscience major from Lower Gwynedd, PA. Take a peek into her quest for the perfect cup of coffee at Johns Hopkins and her struggles (including, but not limited to, avoiding clumsy behavior). A glorious mix of library late nights and Lala-shenanigans is what awaits you in this crazy awesome blog. A day in the life of Trisha is just the beginning!