Bridge 5

Sarah Lobdell, A&S '11

Read about the experiences Sarah had while attending Johns Hopkins University.

Favorite classes and why
Elements of Macro Economics - Prof Macinni, he tried to make a more complicated topic accessible to everyone.

Pre-professional Advice
Career Center - attend any networking events you can.

Good places to study on/off campus
Gilman

Professors and TAs
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Say hi to people when you see them on campus.

Textbooks
Order online early from bookstore to get used books. Easier than having them shipped to you.

Favorite Internship
Internship at my current firm - BlackRock, found through using Career Center advisors/alumni

Best Dorm
Charles Commons. Avoid buildings A & B

Bring this, not that to campus
Lamps. Didn't need a printer - always used the one in the library.

Roomates
Get off campus to do something fun in Baltimore.

On Campus Dining
Gilman coffee shop

Best DIY Dorm Food
Ramen

Best Tradition
Spring Fair, Homecoming, anything in the spring

Know the Lingo
MSE = library, FFC = freshman dining hall

Stay Informed
Read JHU announcements

Best On Campus Resource
Friends in the dorm

Experience Baltimore
Walk to Hamden, explore Fells Point at night