Oral history of J.O.

Abstract

"J.O." is a member of the Johns Hopkins University Class of 2022. During this interview, Kristen Diehl discusses with J.O. about his experiences attending Johns Hopkins as a pre-med student. Throughout, they discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on his classes and his internships as a nursing aid. They also discuss his hometown, family life, and experience during high school. When discussing his time at Hopkins, J.O. talks about his support systems with his friends and professors, his work as an RA and research assistant, and his membership in the Alpha Epsilon Pi Jewish fraternity. To finish the interview, J.O. describes his thoughts on Baltimore, major events on campus such as the Black Lives Matter movement and the Russian war with Ukraine, and his advice for future first-generation students.