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A very cut throat and extremely demanding school.

In short, Johns Hopkins is a work-hard-play-hard type of school. You work hard for the best grades, and there are very few Easy A courses -- but it's intellectual stimulating, and you're surrounded by the smartest of peers. At the same time, you can always have a great time with the night life, the surrounding city life, and alllllllll the great eats within walking distance!

I have deeply enjoyed my undergraduate experience at Johns Hopkins University. Not only does it offer rigorous, stimulating education; it also exposes its students to fruitful extracurricular opportunities. Simply put, I cannot envision myself in any other place.

Johns Hopkins is an academically rigorous school, but the students here do have a very intense social life, most likely due to the rigor of classes. The sports games are fun to attend, and it is enjoyable to be a member of a sports team. While not many people are in sororities, they are also very enjoyable to be a part of. There is a sense of belonging in either sports or frats.

If you are interested in research or public health, come to this university. The best part is the networking opportunities. The worst part is how the university is viewed by the surrounding community.

There is the stereotype that everything here is all work and no play, but that is completely untrue. The work load is what you make of it - if you don't overload yourself with lots of hard classes, then the work load is more than manageable. The social life is also what you make of it - there are several parties every single night during weekends, as well as more house parties than can be counted, but there are also people who stay in the library on Friday nights to study.

For me, Johns Hopkins is a university with balance. There are so many academic opportunities here, whether its research, internships, clubs, or work in nearby Washington D.C., but there are also so many chances to pursue things that are fun or simply interest you. While located in a city, the campus is stunning and provides a sense of community that you really come to appreciate--especially as you meet students from all over the world whom you have more in common with than you might imagine.

The student body takes education very seriously, and is very academically oriented. I don't think it's true that it's cut throat, as in it's not as competitive as people think, but it is definitely difficult to get A's and do well if you don't put the effort in - needless to say, this prepares you all the more for grad studies. The campus is beautiful, but it feels like it's maintained just for the sake of maintaining the facade that the school is prestigious and perfect sometimes.

It is a very challenging school filled with a diverse body. There are many course options academically and you get out whatever you put into your college experience. Courseloads are generally challenging.

It's not what people expect, it's better. It provides a great education and social atmosphere. There are opportunities galore.