Episode summary introduction: Anna grew up with a romantic notion of Mathematics. When she arrived at Johns Hopkins all set to pursue pure mathematics, her perception of what it was, collided with reality. Anna Bartoli is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics. In particular, we discuss the following with her: The Math Infatuation Why Johns Hopkins? The Switch to Applied Math “Tutorial Project” Advice to Applicants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overview of Johns Hopkins [] Why Johns Hopkins? [] High School Interests [] Rocky Transition to College [] Diverse Peers [] Profs - Research Focused [] Dorm Life [] Greek Life & Clubs [] Tutorial Project [] Summers - Mid Course Correction [] A Johns Hopkins Redo? [] Advice to Aspiring Students [] The Baltimore Immersion! [] Our Guest: Anna Bartoli is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics. Memorable Quote: Anna’s advice to college aspirants, “Think about where you study and what environment motivates you”. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Calls-to-action: To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. To Make a List of Colleges to Explore Visit almamatters.io and signup. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.