<p>I don’t attend either school (Pre-Med Dartmouth 13), but check out this link where they are compared and you can compare any college you want side by side. Maybe it will help. Good luck! [Johns</a> Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore, Maryland vs Massachusetts Institute…](<a href=“http://colleges.findthebest.com/compare/1832-1954/Johns-Hopkins-University-JHU-vs-Massachusetts-Institute-of-Technology-MIT]Johns”>http://colleges.findthebest.com/compare/1832-1954/Johns-Hopkins-University-JHU-vs-Massachusetts-Institute-of-Technology-MIT).</p>
<p>Thanks for the link. I like how the basic overall stat’s of each school can be compared.</p>
<p>AAustin and momof2kids (and anyone else who’d like to jump in): My son loved JHU when we visited but was also admitted to several Northeast schools (including one Ivy) that are not in the city and have sprawling, New England campuses (that are especially appealing to a kid who enjoys snow and winter sports). Until visiting, he did not want to go to JHU. But he is now thoroughly confused. He will not be studying a science (also confused on a major, but leaning toward History/IR/writing seminars) and loved JHU’s philosophy of exploring liberal arts subjects and relatively loose distribution requirements. As a parent who knows nothing about Baltimore, I’m a little nervous about the city environment although the JHU campus is beautiful. The other schools, however, seem more classically collegiate (but that may mean very little in the long run). So basically, anything you can tell us would be greatly appreciated. He is a kid who loves to get involved in clubs, sports and social activities but also enjoys working hard academically. Thank you!</p>
<p>My son is studying abroad now. He loves JHU and is a double major, including Writing Seminars. He is involved in a number of extracurricular activities, including a walk-on sports team. JHU takes its security very seriously, and I have never worried about his safety. I think he is very happy he chose Hopkins over his other acceptances. He was able to use AP credits and local college credits to fulfill some of his distribution requirements. He has enough credits to finish early with a double major. All and all, his experience has been very positive.</p>
<p>jhuskidmom: Thank you so much. Your comments are extremely helpful.</p>
<p>Nina22…just curious, what other schools is your son considering? I take from your post that he is leaning towards JHU, maybe I am wrong.</p>
<p>They’re both clearly great schools. However, I know a Bio major at MIT who loves it there. It has so many new technologies being developed there… and my friend said her freshman intro bio class was taught by one of the people who made some huge discovery in cancer research which is great for a huge class to be taught by such a distinguished person in the field. She also loves MIT for how many research opportunities there are and is currently doing cancer research. </p>
<p>But consider the location too: MIT is city, JHU is more campus town. </p>
<p>If I was deciding I’d go with MIT because of all I know about it. Although I may be biased since my Dad works there and has told me about how amazing it is for a science or engineering major. Lmk if you have any more ??s.</p>
<p>Rosa2014, JHU is in the city of Baltimore, not some campus town.</p>
<p>Hey nina! I’m actually a double major including International Relations. First of all, Johns Hopkins’ International Studies department is as good, or better, than the Ivy Leagues, especially due to its proximity to Washington DC. And I’ve heard the story of not wanting to go to JHU until visiting the campus many times- I was the same way. I fell in love with what I call the “Hopkins Bubble.” Although Hopkins is in the middle of a major city, you feel like you’re in a suburban area while on campus. The security around campus is great and as long as you keep good sense, you’ll be fine. What this means is don’t walk away from the main campus alone at 1am and you should be fine- although I actually walked the wrong way from a Fraternity party during Freshmen Orientation week and a Baltimore local saw me and helped walked me back to campus.</p>
<p>If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask!</p>
<p>YanksDolphins my mistake! Thanks for catching it.Disregard that comment.</p>