A Lesson in Pivoting 

By Kate Barrett and Stacey Mitchell

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 …

By Life Design Lab
Life Design Lab
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Nurturing Tech and Entrepreneurial Spirit: An Intersession Trek to the Bay Area 

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 Broccoli Assistant Director of Life Design: Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering
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Attend the JHU First Year Major Exploration Fair!

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 Gonzales Associate Director of Life Design: First Year Krieger
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Strangers on a Train: Why Authentic Communities Start Small

-Heather Braun

“That visibility which makes us most vulnerable is that which also is the source of our greatest strength.” ― Audre Lorde

Bringing strangers together to design their lives reminds me of traveling by train. In my twenties, I toured …

By Heather Braun
Heather Braun Assistant Director of Life Design for Graduate Programming
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Life Design Lab Launches Fall 2023 Industry Weeks 

By: Ashley Schantz, Caitlin Broccoli, and Sarah Connelly 

Beginning the week of September 25th and throughout the 2023-2024 academic year, the Life Design Lab will host Industry Weeks.  

What are Industry Weeks? 

Industry Weeks serve as an exciting opportunity for …

By Sarah Connelly
Sarah Connelly Senior Life Design Educator: AMS, CaSE, & EHE
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How To Prepare for A Career Fair

Before the Career Fair

The Day of the career Fair

After the Career Fair

By Georges Hatcheu
Georges Hatcheu
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Networking at Work Using Stakeholder Maps

This article was sourced from Education Designed

A crucial aspect of any summer experience is connecting with not only co-workers at your organization, but also with individuals outside of your organization who may be a part of your industry or …

By Georges Hatcheu
Georges Hatcheu
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Hopkins Students Advocate for Science in Washington, D.C.

AAAS CASE Workshop Teaches Students Strategies for Science Advocacy

For four days in March 2023, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) brought together 150 students from 26 states to Washington, D.C. for the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science …

By Holly Robinson
Holly Robinson
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From Lab to Business: JHU Students Trek to Boston for Immersive Biotech Networking Experience

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented obstacles for students, affecting not only their academic pursuits but also their ability to network with potential employers and discover exciting career opportunities.

Sixteen graduate students from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Medicine, Bloomberg …

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Contributor
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#Design4Excellence: What is it, and where does it come from?

#Design4Excellence: What is it, and where does it come from?

Explore what is excellence and ways you can join the conversation in imagining excellence.

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design: Diversity & Inclusion
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