In a recent Life Design Lab blog, the importance of scientific communication and mentoring in shaping the next generation of scientists was highlighted through a workshop designed for undergraduates. This aligns perfectly with the work of Dr. Jason Trageser, the …

Written by: Marvin Larweh

If you were to ask me as a freshman what I wanted out of a career, I probably would have given you a seemingly idealistic and naïve answer: “I just want to help people.” I had …

Imagine 1, 2, or 3 possible lives when the time is right for you.

So you’re trying to figure out what comes next? Are you thinking about how you want to spend your upcoming Summer? Perhaps you’re just trying to …

The Imagine Center is more than just a physical space—it’s a launchpad for your future. The recently released Imagine Center Tour video on YouTube provides an insightful look into how this dynamic hub at Johns Hopkins University empowers students to …

Written by: Jennifer G. Izaguirre Martinez

“Baltimore City Health Department, this is Jennifer speaking. How may I assist you?”

“Buenos días. Español por favor.”

A vast majority of the phone calls directed to the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) begin …

In Life Design, one of our core principles is crafting your story. Sometimes, it is important to have a guide or spend time thinking about who you are in order to craft your story about who you are. In doing …

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 …

This Month in Life Design: Let Your Imagination Guide You

Over the past five years, we have been on an incredible journey here at The Johns Hopkins University, transforming “career services” into a holistic Life Design approach, ensuring every student on campus is …

This summer, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to work as an Operations and Human Resources intern at the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI). As an undergraduate student interested in a future career in Human Resources (HR), I was overjoyed to …

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Ashley A. Schantz, Sr. Director of Undergraduate Education, Life Design Lab

Jason Trageser, PhD, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Neuroscience

Scientists need to be able to communicate their research to a broad audience. This is essential because everyone benefits …