Over the past few weeks, we have reflected deeply and fondly on participating in this year’s Washington, DC Career Trek for international studies (IS) majors sponsored by the Life Design Lab and the Program in International …
Intersession Treks are one of Johns Hopkins University’s Life Design Lab’s signature programs. The staff meticulously craft multiple industry-based, immersive, and credit-bearing experiences, recognizing the profound impact of integrating our Life Design curriculum into real-world contexts. In one of these …
By Caitlin Broccoli
Caitlin BroccoliAssistant Director of Life Design: Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering
The University of Florida’s Institute of Higher Education found students who enroll in exclusively online degree programs were less likely to complete a degree than peers who enrolled in some face-to-face courses. But certain …
Men’s participation in postsecondary education and their completion rates have been front and center in higher education in recent weeks in both the United States and Canada.
A recent report released by the Higher Education …
Are you curious about learning more about ideas/topics that are tied to the major you are planning to declare this spring as a KSAS student? Are you interested in pivoting toward a new major altogether but not sure where to …
By Michael Gonzales
Michael GonzalesAssociate Director of Life Design: First Year Krieger
As a Career Exploration Coach, I meet with students with a wide range of questions and needs. Some of my students have no idea what they are interested in, and others have so …
Alex McMullen, a Ph.D. student in biomedical engineering at the University of Rochester, told us that the Personalized Career Exploration Program plan has given him structure and guidance in exploring his career options. Before being …
Hispanic Heritage Month is full of festivals, events, and activities, but what does it really celebrate? While Latino/a and Hispanic cultures are important and celebrated every day, they are particularly marked and recognized during one month …