Kate T.
Class of 2014
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Hometown: Redding, CT
Major / Minor: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering / French Cultural Studies minor
Current residence: The Homewood Apartments
Past residence: AMR II, Clark—Check out my Cribs video
Campus involvement: French Club, Research in the Engineering in Oncology Lab, Blue Key Society
Why I chose Johns Hopkins: I chose Johns Hopkins because I loved the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and French departments; the Chemical Engineering Department was focusing on what I was interested in researching and the French Department had so many interesting and unique classes (including ones about slang and elegant French). When I visited after I was accepted, I loved the people I met and couldn't wait to enroll at Johns Hopkins!
Why I'm glad I chose Johns Hopkins: The people here are all so nice, the professors are all so brilliant, and the opportunities on and off campus are amazing.
My favorite character from a movie/book/television series: Holly Golighty
Favorite place on the Homewood campus: My favorite place on the Homewood campus is AMR II, my dorm. AMR II has traditional housing with shared bathrooms, but it's really social. People are frequently seen hanging out in the hallway and it's a great environment to be in starting my freshman year.
Favorite place in Baltimore: My favorite place in Baltimore is the Book Thing, a place where you can get free books. I love thrift shopping, but the Book Thing is even better because there is no cost. There are so many unique books there; one of my favorites I've picked out was Khrushchev's Russia. It's a great thing to do on a Saturday morning after you go to the farmers' market.
Coolest (spring/summer/winter) break experience: My coolest break experience was when I went to France with a couple of my classmates. Half of the time we spent in Paris (which was so much fun because the classmates were awesome people and I love Paris) and half of the time I spent with a host family. It was really interesting to learn all about the differences in culture and home life and it improved my French tenfold. I can't wait to go back to France!
Three unusual things about myself:
- I was born with teeth (incisors). The doctors thought they were my milk teeth and pulled them out. They were my baby teeth and I was without two bottom teeth for 8 years, making it very easy to use a thermometer.
- I am a chocoholic. I love all things cocoa.
- I was in a rock band when I was 12. It lasted a week.
