Exploring Unexpected Career Paths in Finance

When students think of finance careers, traditional roles like investment banking, financial analysis, or asset management usually come to mind. But finance offers many other paths for students interested in exploring unique, impactful careers outside the expected corporate ladder. On …

By Kate Barrett
Kate Barrett Life Design Educator: Social Sciences
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International Career Summit 2024

Written by: Yasir Kurt and Stacey Mitchell, PhD

The International Career Summit 3.0, hosted by the International Career Collective (ICC) from November 11-15 under the exceptional leadership of Jane Sitter and Hal Matthews, was the most successful Summit to date! …

By Yasir Kurt
Yasir Kurt Director of Graduate Programs: AAP and Whiting Engineering
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From Trading Floors to Legal Codes: My Summer Internship at Wall Street’s Oldest Inter Dealer Broker

Written By: Seth Choi

Biking across the Brooklyn Bridge, sitting on a trading floor and reading regulations–what could these have in common? They were all part of my internship in the legal department of Tradition, the oldest inter dealer broker …

By Life Design Lab
Life Design Lab
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How Do You Want to Move Through Life?

This Month in Life Design: Get Curious (About Yourself)

There’s a power in asking questions about who we are and what we’re here to do. Too often, we settle into routines and focus on expectations, letting them shape us without …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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Unlocking Global Talent: Capitalizing on the Surge of International Graduate Students

The landscape of higher education in the United States is experiencing a remarkable transformation, with international graduate student enrollment soaring to unprecedented levels. This trend presents an opportunity for forward-thinking organizations to diversify their talent pools and gain a competitive …

By Kim Cosler
Kim Cosler Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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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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