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
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For new grads, landing a job may be hard. Navigating the workplace may be harder

Laura Pappano, May 20

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Ally Wilkinson did not plan to spend her senior year at Wake Forest University doing something strikingly stressful: juggling a full-time job with a global consulting firm while also taking classes to finish her degree.

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Building Your Personal Brand: What University Students Need to Know About Social Media and Job Searching

In today’s digital-first world, social media isn’t just a place to scroll through memes and share weekend plans—it’s a powerful tool for networking, personal branding, and career growth. For university students preparing to enter the workforce, understanding how to use …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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The Mutual Power of Experiential Learning: How Staff Benefit from Student Career Treks

Experiential learning offers students invaluable opportunities to learn through real-world experiences. These moments provide a platform for students to imagine themselves in roles or environments they might never have considered, expanding their horizons and opening new possibilities. At the Johns …

By Antonio Boone
Antonio Boone Assistant Director of Life Design, Student Athletes
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Reflecting on My Summer Practicum: Advancing Child Burn Psychology Research

by Rowan Mohammed

Introduction

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to conduct research with Dr. Andrew Gill who is a pediatric psychologist at Johns Hopkins Hosptial. Here, I was able to focus on child burn psychology research. As a …

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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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What is Biotech and How to Get Into It

Introduction
Biotech Defined

Merriam-webster.com defines Biotechnology as: “the manipulation (as through genetic engineering) of living organisms or their components to produce useful usually commercial products (such as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals).”

Johns Hopkins …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design for Student Community and Belonging
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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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Johns Hopkins Student Interns Spend Summer “InBaltimore”

For 10 weeks this summer, 13 students worked 40 hours a week at nonprofits, government agencies, and companies around the city

When Julia Ye, a junior at Johns Hopkins University, signed on for her summer internship, she never imagined that …

By Hanju Lee
Hanju Lee
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Intersession Courses and Treks 2024

Get hands-on, in-person experience in the industries and areas you’ve always wondered about. Apply for the trek that matches your career interest whether they are Life Design Lab sponsored or academically sponsored. Students are only able to participate in one …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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