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Hello everyone! Today I’m going to talk about my university fair adventure.

Before heading to the fair at my school, I had brunch with my cousins. Well, we were going to have brunch—but by the time we got to the restaurant, it was lunchtime. We went to a place called Pur and Simple, and I ordered chicken and waffles (highly recommend!). My cousins had chicken wraps and chicken burgers, while our parents, of course, went with salads—go figure.

After eating, my cousin and I grabbed some potatoes and fries for the road, then headed off to the fair at my school.

It was a pretty cool setup. Once we arrived, I gave my cousin a little tour of the building before we made our way downstairs to the gym, where the university booths were set up.

While waiting for our family, we started checking out the booths ourselves.

There were tons of universities that caught my eye—like Johns Hopkins and Caltech—but my favorite booth was definitely Brown University… mostly because they were handing out free candy.

Each booth had representatives who explained what their university offered—academics, clubs, student life, and more. It was super informative, especially for someone looking to apply to university. In addition to the booths, there were also seminars in the cafeteria. Every 30 minutes, a different university or group of schools gave a talk. For example, there were sessions on how to apply to universities in Canada, the U.S., and Europe. These were really useful and gave me insight into the different application processes.

Let me tell you a bit more about the specific universities I visited:

Caltech

As the name suggests, Caltech is located in Pasadena, California. Fun fact: it’s where Sheldon Cooper works in The Big Bang Theory! At their booth, they had a QR code on top of a paper beaver’s head (adorable), which led to a website with detailed info about majors, minors, and acceptance rates. They also had pamphlets and a super knowledgeable rep who was answering everyone’s questions—so the line to talk to him was pretty long.

What I loved most about Caltech was the range of majors and minors. It’s perfect for someone like me, who’s interested in more than one subject and wants the flexibility to explore both in-depth.

Johns Hopkins

Next up was Johns Hopkins University, located in Baltimore, near Charles Village, not too far from Washington, D.C. Their booth was similar to Caltech’s in that they had a QR code with more info and flyers about programs, student life, and admissions.

However, what made Johns Hopkins stand out was their emphasis on extracurricular life and pathways into medicine. As someone who dreams of becoming a doctor, this really appealed to me. The representative explained how Hopkins has a strong pre-med track and excellent opportunities for research and internships, which can make the med school journey smoother.

Anyway, bye everyone and see you later!