Adapt, Pivot, & Persist

Have you recently experienced a layoff, particularly in the government or technology sectors? You’re not alone—and your next opportunity is closer than you think. Adapt, Pivot, & Persist is designed specifically for professionals like you who are navigating career transitions.

By Hanju Lee
Hanju Lee
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Building Confidence for the Medical School Journey: Inside the 2026 MMI Mock Interview Program

Preparing for medical school requires more than strong academics—it demands the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and navigate complex, real-time scenarios. That’s exactly what students had the opportunity to practice at this year’s Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) Mock Interview event, …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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Celebrating a Year of Growth: Internship Academy End-of-Year Celebration

On Wednesday, April 29, the Life Design Lab community came together to celebrate a year of hard work, connection, and momentum at the Internship Academy End-of-Year Celebration. With food and a strong sense of community, the event marked an important …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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Mapping Complexity, Designing Change: Announcing the 2026 Map the System Winners

This year, the Johns Hopkins Life Design Lab welcomed a powerful cohort of students to the annual Map the System competition—an experience centered not on quick fixes, but on deeply understanding the complex systems shaping the world around us.

From …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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Get Hired: How Seniors Can Use Handshake to Land a Full-Time Job 

Attention JHU class of 2026! Are you looking for your first job after graduation? Handshake is one of your most valuable job search resources and, lucky for you, JHU students can access it for FREE. 

But just activating your account isn’t enough — the real gains come from creating your profile, searching strategically, and reading job posts efficiently. Check out the Life …

By Karen Mardock
Karen Mardock Director of Operations
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Craft Your Story Workshop Series

Craft Your FLI Story: Workshop Series
Every Friday from 12:00-1:00pm

This workshop series is designed specifically for first-generation and limited-income undergraduate students as they navigate the career and internship landscape. Through guided storytelling, skill translation, and confidence-building strategies, students learn …

By Karen Mardock
Karen Mardock Director of Operations
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Clinical Healthcare Industry Week

Mon. Feb. 9th 5:30-7pm, Imagine CenterMedical Careers Alumni & Professionals panel
Are you curious about the many career paths within the medical profession and looking for guidance on how to chart your own path?Join us to hear …

By Karen Mardock
Karen Mardock Director of Operations
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Carey Business School Students Dive into Venture Strategy Program

Pava Center, Nov 18

A new collaborative initiative between the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship and the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is providing students with a hands-on opportunity to shape the future of startups. The Venture Strategy Program, …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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From Campus to Community: Your Library is the Original Imagine Center 

One of the most powerful leverage points we have is access to resources.  So many of our resources are tied up through organizations, non-profits, government, and universities.  Here at Johns Hopkins, the Imagine Center brings together a dynamic outfit of staff, implementing …

By Keira Wilson
Keira Wilson Sr. Life Design Educator: Public Health
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Unlocking Opportunity Through Exploration: The Future Fest Research Taste Testing

Written by: Kara Hunter and Rickie Eatherly

At Johns Hopkins University, curiosity isn’t confined to the classroom—it’s a driving force that powers discovery, innovation, and growth. During this year’s Future Fest, we brought that spirit to life with our Research …

By Kara Hunter
Kara Hunter Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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Hopkins Students Take on Global Stage at Oxford’s Map the System Final

This July, The Johns Hopkins University joined educators and innovators from around the globe at the Map the System Global Final 2025, hosted by the University of Oxford. Representing Hopkins were first-year students Akhila Rao and Aditi Singasani, whose project …

By Life Design Lab
Life Design Lab
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