Baltimore Look Book 2023

BALTIMORE

is a big city whose charms invite a deeper look. You’ll discover vibrant neighborhoods, opportunities to contribute your talents, and a dynamic cultural life shaped by the energy of the 120,000 students who study and work in this great college town.

Follow a day in the life of these Baltimore college students. Let them bring the city to you!

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UNEXPECTED TASTES

At eclectic food halls, historic markets, and craft culinary shops, Baltimore’s food scene offers a plate for every palette.

WORTHY VENTURES

From researching medical breakthroughs to launching tech start-ups, your pathway from college to career starts here.

INSPIRING ARTS

With a vast collection of murals and sweeping skylines, Baltimore is a city you can peruse like a gallery.

ACTIVE DAYS

Whether it’s joining a sports league, training for a race, or spending a day on the water, outdoor adventures are closer than you think.

MORE TO EXPERIENCE

ECLECTIC STYLES

Edgy, vintage, sporty, and classic. Whatever your style, you’ll find picture-perfect looks in Baltimore’s unique shops.

Baltimore offers exciting destinations for every taste and interest. After the campus tour, work your way out into Charm City’s unique neighborhoods filled with historic treasures and quirky attractions. You’ll never run out of hidden gems to explore.

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LIVELY NIGHTS

Rock, roll, or relax – with 120,000 students, there’s always something fun happening in this college town.

For a deeper look, scan the video code (right).

HALEEMAT ADEKOYA Undergraduate, Political Science Baltimore County

HUNGRY FOR MORE?

Let Haleemat show you mouth-watering bites within minutes of campus and cozy coffee shops where you can pick up a new book with your latte.

TASTES

From new twists on Chesapeake Bay classics to locally sourced Black-owned vegan cuisine, dining in Baltimore is always fresh and inspired. In every neighborhood, you can find affordable seasonal menus that are both mouth-watering and photo-worthy.

FOR THE FOODIES

Go To Market

Baltimore’s historic markets offer local produce, meat, seafood, and fresh delicacies. Meet local growers, coffee roasters, and food vendors at one of the area’s seasonal farmer’s markets.

Global Options

Enjoy sushi in Towson; Vietnamese, Ethiopian, and Afghani in midtown; moussaka in Greektown; fresh tortillas in Fells Point; hand-made pasta in Little Italy, and more.

Old Bay on Everything

From crabs and wings to chocolates and ice cream, inspired chefs find new ways to put Baltimore’s unique flavor at the forefront.

COLORFUL AND QUIRKY

Baltimore’s creative spirit runs deep. Declan shows you just how easy it is to stumble across artists and makers ready to create alongside you.

INSPIRING ARTS

From world-class museums, theater, and music to unique galleries, cutting-edge performances, and festivals that take art to the people — the Baltimore cultural scene celebrates the timeless and the visionary, always with a DIY spirit.

FOR THE CREATIVES

Festival Fun

Each year’s arts calendar includes Artscape and Light City plus festivals ranging from film to fringe, bluegrass to renaissance, plus outdoor concerts all over town.

Free Fall

The Baltimore Museum of Art and Walters Art Museum are free year-round and many other arts exhibits and performances are no cost in autumn during Free Fall Baltimore.

Fashion Forward

Annual fashion shows at many area colleges highlight the creativity of students and the dynamic fashion scene that has nurtured top models and designers.

Video features artist Katharina Grosse.

For a deeper look, scan the video code (left).

DECLAN MCKENNA

Undergraduate, Animation Design Marin County, CA

SKYLAR WERNER

Undergraduate, Fashion

Merchandising

Damascus, MD

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PASSION FOR FASHION

Shopping in Baltimore lets you explore clusters of unique shops with their own special character. Join Skylar as she takes you from her favorite mall to boutiques along the harbor.

ECLECTIC STYLES

TAKE IT FROM US

FOR THE BEST DRESSED

Your Mall Fix

From high-end luxury to miles of outlets, you’ll find a full range of national brands - Nordstrom and Anthropologie, IKEA and West Elm, H&M and Free People - and many more.

Unique Finds

You can browse treasures from local artists at the shops in Whitehall Mill, at the annual American Crafts Council show at the Convention Center, at dozens of locally owned galleries, or at the curated museum shops at AVAM, the BMA, and the Walters.

DIY Nation

Baltimore is a city of artisans. Join them by exploring Open Works, the Baltimore Jewelry Center, Clayworks, or Station North Tool Library.

you need plus things you didn’t know you’d love — from thrift store treasures to high-end malls.

offers great shopping yearround, with unique browsing experiences in one-of-akind neighborhoods.

WORTHY VENTURES

SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY

Building relationships across an unparalleled network is exactly what Savoy is doing in Baltimore. Follow along as he introduces you to local changemakers.

FOR THE CHANGEMAKERS

Industry Innovators

Maryland has the strongest science and tech workforce in the nation, receiving more federal research and development dollars than any other state.

Co-working Connections

Baltimore is teeming with top talent and some of the best places to connect with other movers and shakers are coworking spaces, like Spark, Open Works, and ImpactHub.

Exciting Internships

Navigate your path from college to career with an internship. Baltimore Collegetown offers a oneof-a-kind internship website with hundreds of postings to simplify your search.

SAVOY ADAMS

Undergraduate, Public Policy and Design Thinking Baltimore City

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JaVALE McBRIDE

Undergraduate,

Elementary Education and Teaching Pittsburgh, PA

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CHANGE THE SCENERY

JaVale takes you for a loop around Lake Montebello and down the trails at Herring Run Park, a peaceful oasis tucked in Baltimore’s northeast corner.

DAYS ACTIVE

Whether

FOR THE ADVENTURERS

Open Spaces

From the trails around Lake Roland to the mountain bikers’ haven at Patapsco Valley State Park, tubing on the Gunpower to disc golf in Druid Hill Park, exploring nature has never been easier.

‘Dem Birds

Bring your colors – orange in the summer and purple in the fall because in this town the Orioles and Ravens rule the roost.

On Land and Sea

You’re never far from miles of great trails or a day on the water. Find both in Inner Harbor where you can captain a kayak or trek the Gwynns Falls Trail.

HOT NIGHTS IN THE CITY

Date nights or late nights, Baltimore presents unique options for an effortlessly fun night out. Join Laura for a stroll along the harbor and a film at a historic theater.

LIVELY NIGHTS

With hot new spots and welcoming neighborhood pubs, plus one-of-a-kind experiences like Baltimore Bike Party and duckpin bowling, unforgettable nights are waiting for you. Live music lovers will find a diverse lineup of Baltimore bands at intimate clubs and top headliners at downtown arenas.

FOR THE NIGHT OWLS

Shake It

You’ll find plenty of highenergy nightlife here. Warehouse dance parties, LGBTQ clubs, and swanky spots all over town feature legendary DJs and live music.

Cinephile’s Delight

With three historic cinemas (Senator, Charles, and Parkway), the region’s only drive-in (Bengie’s), and multiplexes galore, Baltimore is a hub for movie-lovers and film festivals.

Party on Wheels

Baltimore Bike Party takes over city streets the last Friday of the month when thousands of riders gather for this cycling celebration. Glowsticks and costumes welcomed!

Video features artists Claudia Cappelle and Charles Mason III.

LAURA KUHN

Grad Student, Master’s in Social Work Pittsburgh, PA

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MORE TO DISCOVER

Within the broad network of colleges and universities, there’s a community waiting to welcome you. Whether you’re active-duty military, a student-athlete, a public servant, an aspiring artist, a full-time parent, a future founder, a transfer, or an international student, you’ll find your fit in Baltimore.

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

SEE MORE Follow a day in the life of these Baltimore college students. Let them bring the city to you!

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Choosing a college is no easy task. Scan the code (left) and see Baltimore through these students’ perspectives.

Tashana Young (Not Pictured) Nursing, Jamaica and Baltimore, MD

Missy Melkonian (Not Pictured) Family and Human Services, Damascus, MD

Shanthi Ramakrishna Political Science and International Studies, Orlando, FL

Bethani Newbold Nursing, Anniston, AL

Jahi Chatman

Interdisciplinary Studies, Art, and Military Science, Baltimore, MD

Yuwan Zhang (Not Pictured) Master’s of Art in Teaching, Chengdu, Sichuan province, China

Randy Wells Human Service Administration, Baltimore, MD

Baltimore is a hub for air and rail travel, with excellent connections to national and international destinations. Once you arrive, you’ll find a mix of transit options, including the free Collegetown Shuttle, Charm City Circulator, and Towson Loop, plus a mix of bus, light rail, and subway lines, and ride-sharing services to get you where you want to go.

Stevenson University

Goucher College

Towson University

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Loyola University Maryland

Johns Hopkins University

Morgan State University

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Maryland Institute College of Art

University of Baltimore

Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

Coppin State University

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Community College of Baltimore County

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

COMMUNITY

COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY (CCBC)

Catonsville Campus 800 South Rolling Rd Baltimore, MD 21228

Dundalk Campus 7200 Sollers Point Rd Baltimore, MD 21222

Essex Campus 7201 Rossville Blvd Baltimore, MD 21237

Owings Mills Campus 10300 Grand Central Ave Owings Mills, MD 21117 443-840-CCBC (2222) www.ccbcmd.edu

COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY

2500 W North Ave Baltimore, MD 21216 410-951-3600 www.coppin.edu/apply admissions@coppin.edu

GOUCHER COLLEGE

1021 Dulaney Valley Rd Baltimore, MD 21204 410-337-6000 or 800-GOUCHER www.goucher.edu

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Homewood Campus Arts & Sciences, Engineering 3400 N. Charles St Baltimore, MD 21218 On Collegetown Shuttle route 410-516-8171 apply.jhu.edu gotojhu@jhu.edu

Peabody Institute Music Conservatory 1 E. Mount Vernon Place Baltimore, MD 21202 410-234-4500 www.peabody.jhu.edu Medical Institutions School of Medicine 733 N. Broadway, Suite G49 Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-3182 www.hopkinsmedicine.org

School of Nursing 525 N. Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-7548 nursing.jhu.edu jhuson@jhu.edu School of Public Health 615 N. Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-3543 publichealth.jhu.edu bsph.admissions@jhu.edu

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND

4501 N. Charles St Baltimore, MD 21210 410-617-5012 or 800-221-9107 www.loyola.edu/admission admission@loyola.edu

MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (MICA)

1300 W. Mount Royal Ave Baltimore, MD 21217 410-225-2222 www.mica.edu admissions@mica.edu

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

1700 E. Cold Spring Ln Baltimore, MD 21251 443-885-3333 www.morgan.edu admissions@morgan.edu

NOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY

4701 N. Charles St Baltimore, MD 21210

On Collegetown Shuttle route 410-532-5330 or 800-435-0200 www.ndm.edu admiss@ndm.edu

STEVENSON UNIVERSITY

Admissions Office

Garrison Hall

100 Campus Circle Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-486-7001 or 877-468-6852 www.stevenson.edu admissions@stevenson.edu

TOWSON UNIVERSITY

8000 York Rd Towson, MD 21252

On Collegetown Shuttle route 410-704-2113 www.towson.edu admissions@towson.edu

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UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE

Offices of Admission

1420 N. Charles St., AC 117 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-837-4777 or 1-877-ApplyUB www.ubalt.edu/admissions admissions@ubalt.edu transfer@ubalt.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE

620 W. Lexington St Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-3100 www.umaryland.edu gradinfo@umaryland.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC)

1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 410-455-2291 or 800-UMBC-4U2 www.umbc.edu admissions@umbc.edu

Design: Skelton Sprouls

Illustration: Fernando Cobelo

Photography and Videography: Dave Cooper, iStock

Music in Videos: Matthew “Mateyo” Lampart Text: Kim Carlin and Kirsten Brinlee

Baltimore Collegetown Network

P.O. Box 11049

Baltimore, Maryland 21212

The Baltimore Collegetown Network is a nonprofit organization that works to attract, engage, and retain outstanding college students. Key programs include academic partnerships, civic leadership programs, the Collegetown Shuttle, an internship board, discounts to area events, and online resources for planning your trip and making the most of your time in Baltimore.

baltimorecollegetown.org