New Beginnings
Once a University of Georgia Bulldawg (yes, that's the correct spelling), I am now a new Hopkins nursing student! Don't worry Georgia fans; I'll never forget my roots. Also, I am from Memphis, Tennessee, and my family has agreed to loan me out to the "upper" East Coast. So here I am, ready for the journey that awaits me.
In preparation for my first day of orientation, I got up extra early to make sure I was presentable for my new classmates. I put on make-up, plucked my eyebrows, and fixed my hair for the big day. However, I must warn my classmates; this is not part of my daily routine. I strictly do this beauty regimen PRN (as needed). I can only guarantee my future friends I will show up to class clean and wearing deodorant.
On a more serious note, I found my first day of orientation slightly overwhelming. I also experienced frequent moments of uncertainty throughout the day. Fortunately, these feelings subsided as I began meeting my classmates and professors. By the end of orientation, I was convinced I was in the right place. I know there will be a period of adjustment to my new surroundings and course load; nonetheless, it will be a growing experience that will leave me a better person and ultimately a better nurse!
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing truly is a place where you can make your academic dreams come true. It's the adult version of Disney World! Whatever your interests are, you are expected to bring them with you, expand upon them, and incorporate them into your time here. There's a great sense of freedom to explore your curiosity. When a learning environment, such as this, is cultivated, it is inevitable that there are going to be interesting and passionate students and faculty. As a result, the School of Nursing is an exciting place to learn. As Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz might say, "There's no place like Hopkins...There's no place like Hopkins...There's no place like Hopkins."