<p>I received a comment by a graduate (I think in 1998) of JHU undergraduate school who believed JHU is dominated by graduate programs to the extreme detriment of the undergraduate programs. Are there any current or former JHU undergrads who could comment on this? If there are so many graduate students, does this mean a lot of undergraduate classes are taught by grad students rather than professors?</p>
<p>Ive said it before and ill say it again. JHU has opportunities for kids who are built for a Hopkins education. A professor told me while i was there, with reference to a Hopkins-style education, editted for brevity "We dont hold hands here. Yes, its true, sometimes Hopkins professors can be busy or focused on their work. But that is a tremendous resource to the students. We're in the laboratories because we are doing work of the highest caliber across the board. That is what Hopkins offers" Its true. Hopkins has resources that rival any school anywhere. The research/internship/work experience/etc in humanities, arts and of course the sciences, are tremendous. It is the perfect place for someone who is self-motivated and loves to learn. Its the perfect place for someone who believes in education by doing, not just watching, and who is looking to experience their respective fields along side some of the best in the world. Im sure people will tell you not all Hopkins professors are "teachers", and Im sure thats accurate about some, but they are there because they are among the best in their field, and in my opinion thats what counts. Hopkins is known for being a non-nonsense place. Your not going to float by and get an A, thats just not how it is. But if you are ready for an intense education and academic experience, the rewards can be huge.</p>
<p>I agree with Andrew here. Also, in the past five years, the university has made a commitment to improve the student experience. Talking to current seniors and talking to current, say, sophomores, shows that this initiative has worked. They're purposefully recruiting a different kind of class, and they're making real improvements to campus life.</p>