On freshman year: how to get hit by a train - The Johns Hopkins News-Letter
Hey Alan, I hope sophomore year is treating you well. I know my sophomore year of high school was the eye of a hurricane. It felt a little bit like a calm, trial period of being a pseudo-adult before you get hit by junior year lock-in and college applications.
On freshman year: how to get hit by a train - The Johns Hopkins News-Letter Submit a Tip About Contact Staff Mission Statement Policies Professional Advisory Board About Contact Staff Mission Statement Policies Professional Advisory Board Advertise Join Donate Subscribe Advertise Join Donate On freshman year: how to get hit by a train By STEVE WANG | December 14, 2025 COURTESY OF STEVE WANG Wang writes an open letter to his younger brother, Alan. Hey Alan, I hope sophomore year is treating you well. I know my sophomore year of high school was the eye of a hurricane. It felt a little bit like a
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