Empathetic Communication Matters

Written by: Laura Fajín-Riveiro (Assistant Director of Life Design, AAP)  and Dr. Stacey Mitchell (Assistant Director of Life Design, Students with International Perspectives) 

INTRODUCTION  

Communications and Media Industry Week wrapped up last Friday, yet we at the Life …

By Stacey Mitchell
Stacey Mitchell Life Design Educator: Students with International Perspectives
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Unlocking Career Opportunities: The Transformative Power of Intersession Career Treks

Participating in Career Treks offers a unique opportunity to pair classroom learning with visits to top employers for the chance to gain an insider’s perspective on various industries. These treks are designed to give students invaluable access to the workplace …

By Jess Harlee
Jess Harlee Director of Employer Relations
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Johns Hopkins rises to No. 6 in ‘U.S. News’ best colleges rankings

Hub staff, Sep 24

‘U.S. News & World Report’ recognizes Hopkins for academic excellence as well as for low student debt, value, innovation, undergraduate research, and disciplines such as biomedical engineering and biotechnology

Johns Hopkins University rose to No. 6 …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Imagine Your Future, Powered by AI: Design Your Career Path with VMock, A JHU Tool

After college, many students look forward to achieving specific goals. Some enroll in master’s programs, a few nurture their entrepreneurial interests, and others try to get a new job. If you fall into these categories, you must wonder how to …

By Hanju Lee
Hanju Lee
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Your One-Way Ticket to Wonder

This Month in Life Design: Designing Your Life Without Borders

There is something captivating about the unknown—what lies just beyond the familiar. Still, many of us, myself most certainly included, spend our days within the boundaries of routine and expectation, …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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The Three Lives Activity (On-Demand Activity) 

Imagine 1, 2, or 3 possible lives when the time is right for you.

So you’re trying to figure out what comes next? Are you thinking about how you want to spend your upcoming Summer? Perhaps you’re just trying to …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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Oh! The Places You’ll Go

This Month in Life Design: Let Your Imagination Guide You

Over the past five years, we have been on an incredible journey here at The Johns Hopkins University, transforming “career services” into a holistic Life Design approach, ensuring every student on campus is …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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Scientific Communication: Mentoring Workshop

Written by:

Ashley A. Schantz, Sr. Director of Undergraduate Education, Life Design Lab

Jason Trageser, PhD, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Neuroscience

Scientists need to be able to communicate their research to a broad audience. This is essential because everyone benefits …

By Ashley Schantz
Ashley Schantz Senior Director, Undergraduate Education
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Entrepreneurship never tasted so good: Tastee Tape

The story begins with four Johns Hopkins Chemical Engineering students Marie Eric, Tyler Guarino, Erin Walsh, and Rachel Nie who had to come up with their senior year project. They had to create the idea, prototype it, and had only …

By Hanju Lee
Hanju Lee
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5 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Remote Summer Internship

By Shanice Guthrie, JHU Class of ’21.

Shanice was part of the student cohort for the InBaltimore Internship Program. 

First, take a moment to congratulate yourself on landing this remote internship opportunity! Challenges you may encounter such as a lack …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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