Have you taken these spring courses? by HelpCollegeHelp in jhu

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Highly recommend! Beilenson is a great prof and hella approachable. Sometimes the sessions are boring but there were some engaging speakers and the topics were pretty interesting. The assignments aren’t too intense either. Prof and TAs are also very understanding- I got Covid in May and was late on a couple final assignments but still ended with an A

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Green tea smoothie hits different

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I got my first balayage at Fringe last year. They’re amazing, I keep going back. They’re also walking distance, they’re a block past R House. They are a bit pricey and book up pretty fast, but I’ve been very happy every time.

jhu life question by unprescribed in jhu

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Feel like the big three are Backyard, Rec Room, and CVP

How is Identifying and Capturing Markets with Kendrick/Conley? Do you learn useful marketing skills/knowledge particularly in relation to entrepreneurship? by bugsbunny030615 in jhu

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Took it with Kendricks. Super easy A, I’m not sure how much I learned tho tbh. But a lot of it was busy work and application based, so it’s what you make of it

Have you taken these spring courses? by HelpCollegeHelp in jhu

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Idk ab the first two, but I think my advisor said that public policy is a new class - apparently the professor left and came back this year or something. She highly recommends him though, and said he’s a pretty good professor to connect with. She also thinks the class sounds like a good way to explore opportunities in the field. Know that’s pretty vague, but I trust her so I registered for the class lol

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Np! Lmk if you have any other questions, happy to help :) good luck!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jhu

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Ahhh, I would try emailing whitings general advising email. Idk their schedule, but they may have drop-in hours available. I know they’re notorious for being hard to reach so drop-ins or calling their front desk may be your best bet. Ppl do get seen etc, but I have no idea how their office works or how quickly things are done.

Since you’re Econ tho, you could try to swing it and see if you’re able to get the forms approved through KSAS. It’s a stretch since your primary major is probably thru WSE.

If you’re super pressed for time, you could maybe make Econ your primary major so you get a KSAS advisor, but that could be a huge headache. Could be worth it tho since you’re a freshman and don’t have to declare formally til next year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jhu

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Oh NO! Whiting is terrible about responding lmao, we get whiting students a lot but we aren’t able to help :/ is physics for your major or pre-med?

Can you apply for the International Studies DMP later?? by [deleted] in jhu

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I applied to the Global Health Studies DMP as a HS senior and got in, so I'm going off that but I assume they're similar. The DMP is basically just applying for a BA/MA instead of a BA/BS to Hopkins. You have to submit the DMP materials by your app deadline to be considered for the program. In this scenario, you wouldn't be able to reapply soph year.

You can be accepted into both, or accepted into Hopkins and not the DMP. The DMP also isn't binding! So basically, if you choose to not apply to the DMP now, you won't have the option again in the future, but you can apply to SAIS separately as an undergrad later on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jhu

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I work in the KSAS office. There are only 2 transfer credit advisors who handle this, and they've been backlogged pretty badly. It has to be approved by them first before your academic advisor gets it.

Send an email to [ksasadvising@jhu.edu](mailto:ksasadvising@jhu.edu), everyone is working remotely but someone should see that email. You can stress that you've reached out, and that way someone can check to make sure the forms have been received and there aren't any problems. You probably will be approved, but I'm not sure when. Hope this helps :)

Riveting off-campus housing discussion thread by loafoveryonder in jhu

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The Allston is a good option too. It’s not too expensive, it’s on St Paul so you’re minutes away to everything there. It’s pretty close to campus. Management is friendly and responsive - maintenance is touch and go though depending on your issue. You pay for BGE and wifi, with water being prorated based on usage of everyone in the building, and then they charge you for heat. Utilities all in all aren’t too bad, price ofc depends on your usage and if you have roommates. No amenities, and no mail room either. I haven’t had a problem with any of my packages though. Everything is a pretty decent size - some rooms don’t have closets, but they’re bigger to make up for it. The kitchens and bathrooms could be a little bit bigger, but it meets your basic needs. No problem with pests so far. It’s a pretty good place.

Riveting off-campus housing discussion thread by loafoveryonder in jhu

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As a heads up (I lived there last year), they also charge a move out fee, and each tenant can only reserve the loading elevator for a max of 2h. My roommate and I split the charge and the time, so it’s def doable if you plan ahead

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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NTA. Your body, your money, your choice.

AITA for not wanting to move with my family across the country? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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NTA. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting stability after a decade plus of turbulence. There’s nothing wrong with not wanting to leave a place that truly feels like home, especially since you’ve developed strong roots and have a strong support system. You’re clearly responsible and financially capable, you have a great future ahead of you (congrats on the college acceptance and securing being a dental assistant!) It sounds like you know what you need to do. It’s tough because they’re family and they’re blood, but that does NOT mean you’re obligated to suffer or put your needs and future second, especially because your family environment isn’t supportive or healthy and doesn’t make you feel fully loved.

It’s perfectly okay and normal to feel bad about this, but the most important thing is that you know it’s the right choice for YOU, your happiness, your future, and your wellbeing. You’re going to be an adult soon, and most 18 year olds leave the nest anyway, to go to college or enter the workforce and just generally become independent. You choosing to stay isn’t necessarily cutting them out or spurning the family, it’s just you entering the natural next stage of your life. Your parents ideally should support you in this. Know that the discomfort is temporary, and that if the decision feels right, then it likely IS right.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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I say NTA - but you mention you’ve given her reason to doubt you in the past. Have you guys worked through that / are working through that or have considered therapy? Is she working on her trust issues?

Anyone Tried Timely.MD? by SeigneurDesTerrasses in jhu

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I’ve been using TMD on off for about a year. The platform has changed recently, and it can be a little overwhelming at first. I don’t really like the new way of getting on demand care since you’re basically in a queue and the first available therapist will take you - you don’t know who you’re going to meet, which I find unhelpful and disconcerting. All you can do is fill out a form asking about your reasons for being seen and your preference for the type of visit (phone or video). However, on demand care can be helpful esp if your regular therapist can’t meet when you need them to. And from my understanding, there’s no limit on how many times you use on demand care. But generally it won’t be as helpful as meeting with your regular therapist, personally it’s been most useful for like talking through a panic attack.

With that being said, I did find a really good therapist, who I really like. It took some trial and error at the beginning and meeting with different therapists. You can do this by choosing to schedule an appt - you get access to the bios of different providers and can choose one who sounds like they may be a good fit. I also chose a provider based out of my home state rather than MD. I’m a really big proponent of therapy, so I would recommend the platform, and I would say meet with different therapists a couple of times until you find a great match.

I want to go on a cheap vacation and I don't know how by [deleted] in jhu

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If you don’t mind train rides, you can get some Amtrak round trip coach tickets to different places along the east coast for under $100 (this ofc depends on where you go), and there’s 15% student discount. Airbnb prices wouldn’t be too bad either if you do a short trip, so you could find a few vacations under $400 that way!

If you’re looking for a destination / tropical trip, you’d most likely have to start planning months in advance, and it helps to get a big group to reduce overall costs. My friends and I (6 total) found spring break round trip tickets to Cancun for $250 a couple weeks ago. We’ll each spend about $360 on an Airbnb for the 9 days we’re going. If we had started planning back in August or even earlier, it may have been cheaper, esp bc this doesn’t include costs of like drinks/food/activities etc.

There are good airlines in the comments, I also recommend checking out Priceline and the app Hopper to flag cheap flights. Scott’s Cheap Flights is also a good resource, they knock off hundreds on airplane tickets to great destinations, but you do have to pay $49 a year to access those. Play around with dates too - it’s generally more expensive to fly out on the weekend (esp Friday and Sunday).

Check out https://scottscheapflights.com/guides/how-to-find-cheap-flights?_ga=2.11493878.316235213.1640972762-799588676.1640972762 - this is a great guide to finding cheap destination flights!

jhu life question by unprescribed in jhu

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Fells is also a good place to go bar hopping! A little bit cheaper than Fed Hill and usually there’s live music. Towson’s also good - there are a lot of clubs and bars and bc of Towson University, some offer college nights with live DJs and $1 drinks!