Hopkins Hacks Chinat Yu, Resham Talwar

This is the final episode in a three-part collaborative series with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. We aim to give prospective and admitted students an insider’s look at the Hopkins experience through some informal, candid conversations.
In this episode, I speak with fellow seniors Sahana and Jeff, reflecting on our time at Hopkins and reminiscing about how we’ve maintained our friendship since freshman year.
Some highlights from our discussion include our journey to building healthy habits, spotlighting some of the lesser known but unique and valuable resources at Hopkins, and our favorite memories involving Taco Bell.
Throughout this episode, we reference a common Hopkins acronym that we’ve defined below:
o   FFU: FastForward U. Our entrepreneurial hub that provides support for student-led startups.
 

This episode is the second in a three-part collaborative series with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. We aim to give prospective and admitted students an insider’s look at the Hopkins experience through some informal, candid conversations.
Our guest for today is Sophia, a current junior triple majoring in English, Writing Seminars, and French with a minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality. 
A few highlights from our discussion include why Sophia chose Hopkins to pursue her interests in literature and writing, how she found community through her sorority and ballet, her tips for time management and finding balance, and how she formed relationships with professors and mentors.

This episode is the first in a three-part collaborative series with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. We aim to give prospective and admitted students an insider’s look at the Hopkins experience through some informal, candid conversations.
Our guest for today is Xiomara, a current senior studying economics and political science. In this episode, Xio shares her perspective on her transition to college, including overcoming challenges as a first-generation student, connecting with the Latina community, and resources that helped her to make Hopkins feel like home. 

Throughout this episode, we reference a few common Hopkins acronyms that we’ve defined below:
o   APTT: A Place To Talk. A student-run organization of trained peer listeners available to Hopkins undergrads. The club offers a comfortable environment for students to discuss anything, from everyday frustrations to more serious concerns.
o   SAIS: Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Part of the Johns Hopkins University network, this school offers graduate programs related to international studies.
o   SIF: Student Involvement Fair. Our biannual event that provides Hopkins undergrads an opportunity to learn about our 400+ student organizations.
o   FFC: Fresh Food Café. The former name of Hopkins Café, an all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on the Homewood campus.

In Part II of our conversation, Ria shares her thoughts on the importance of relationships and forming a support system while in grad school. From making friends to finding a balance between socializing and academics, Ria shares her experience in Adoremus, the Christian capella group on campus, that allows her to connect her faith with her music. 

In Part I of our conversation with Ria, we explore the education, Ph.D. route, and humanities at Hopkins. Ria is a Hopkins alumnus currently doing her Ph.D. at Cornell. In this episode, Ria shares her insights on finding your niche within the Humanities program, how to best use the resources available, and how to establish a strong network. Ria takes us through her journey of exploring beyond the Hopkins Bubble, about tackling personal insecurities and imposter syndrome, and providing valuable advice for fellow students facing similar challenges.

In this episode with Hopkins alumna Ariel Bao, we explore how you can find your community at Hopkins as an international student, and what it is like for a Homewood student to take Peabody classes.  We also talk about how to cultivate meaningful relationships with faculty, employers, and members of the Hopkins Community.