<p>I abhor drinking and smoking, so when I found out that Hopkins offered a substance-free dorm I was really excited! However, I have a question.. within the substance free dorms, are there single rooms (with private bathroom) and suites (one double and one single sharing the same bathroom, so three people sharing a bathroom)? If they have this, that will be my biggest selling point to going to Hopkins!</p>
<p>And even if they don't have this within the substance-free dorms, is there any way I could get a dorm that has minimal sharing of bathrooms? I went to Cornell over the summer and shared a communal bathroom with like 20 other girls and it was the worst experience of my life.. absolutely gross. I am a neat freak when it comes to bathrooms, so what halls offer single rooms with private bathroom or suite-style bathrooms (as stated above) for freshman? And if I request this, do you think I will get it? Thanks!</p>
<p>PS - I checked out the messageboard and student sites but I was overwhelmed with so much info that I couldn't really differentiate.. I also had questions about substance-free dorms specifically.</p>
<p>Hopkins does indeed offer designated substance housing, though I don't personally know anyone living in such housing, so I cannot vouch for its effectiveness. In general, the dorms are supposed to be universally substance-free, but the reality of college simply does not allow for that to stand true.</p>
<p>Designated substance-free housing is available in certain wings of the AMRs and McCoy. The latter building offers the suite-style living that you're looking for, with four people sharing a bathroom within the suite. You might also look into the Hopkins Inn, which is female-only and seems (to me, at least) to be relatively better with regards to substance usage.</p>
<p>Also, all Hopkins residence halls have private bathrooms, with the exception of the AMRs, which have traditional communal bathrooms.</p>
<p>lol..yea, I'm bengali too...that's how I recognized you...your last name! YAY BENGALIS!!!!!!! If you go to Cornell, tell ANIQ RAHMAN (class of 09) that ANEESHA says hey hey!</p>
<p>i hear a negative of "substance free dorming" is that many people are socially inept, and that if you dont drink, living in the normal dorms is fine as no one pressures anyone to drink...just what my friend at cornell says- no idea if its true or not</p>
<p>Perhaps Laxfan or Admissions Daniel will add some comments or links. Be advised JHU has pretty strict policies on smoking, alcohol and drug use. These policies are enforced. If you are looking for a more permissive environment, then JHU may not be for you. Underaged, distruptive drinkers coming back into the dorms are not ignored.</p>
<p>Of course we party. There are people of all social catergories here, just as there are at all top universities. Still, Hopkins has been known to have an especially large number of "nerds," but that is one of the trade offs of attending such a prestigious research institution. If you want to party though, there will be plenty of people to party with you.</p>
<p>redcrosseknight, AdmissionsDaniel, edad, and stonecold, thanks for your input... if it's stricter than other universities and there is little pressure to drink if one doesn't want to than I don't see why I would have to separate myself into a substance free dorm.</p>
<p>And I would appreciate it if you guys didn't question my desire to be in a substance free dorm. I am quite aware that is COLLEGE and I know how to handle myself... and as for "who would want to be in a substance freeom dorm???" That's me. Yes you heard right. I don't drink. Live with it.</p>
<p>fjchowdhury - that is why we have substance-free housing. for students like you. you will find a great community in the dorms and really enjoy it.</p>
<p>fjchowdhury; I'm sorry about my comments earlier. I did them kind of jokingly, but I think it came out wrong. I totally understand and respect your wish to live in a substance-free dorm. Again, sorry.</p>