The Power of Multiple Experiences: Crafting Your Unique Path with Life Design

At the Life Design Lab at Johns Hopkins University, we believe that the journey to a fulfilling career and life isn’t defined by a single moment or experience but shaped by many. The power of multiple experiences is at the …

By Ashley Schantz
Ashley Schantz Senior Director, Undergraduate Education
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Student Involvement Fair partners with University Experiential Learning for the first time

By Lana Swindle, Feb 6

The Spring 2024 Student Involvement Fair (SIF) took place on Feb. 2 from 2–5 p.m. in the Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center (Rec Center). There are currently over 400 student-run organizations at Hopkins, many of …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Unleash the Power of Storytelling at Story Slam! 

Are you ready to unlock the art of storytelling and immerse yourself in a world of creativity and inspiration? Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or someone who loves a good tale, the Story Slam event is your chance to experience …

By Life Design Lab
Life Design Lab
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Reflection through Journaling

How do I reflect on who I am?

There are many ways one can explore who you are. Some may choose journaling, some may choose mind mapping, some may choose talking to others. Here are some tips to dig deeper …

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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Five Travel Tips for Exploring the Future Fest Kickoff  

Welcome to Imagine Airlines!  

We are thrilled to have you on our upcoming Future Fest flight and hope you are ready to design your life beyond borders.  Have you marked your calendar for Kickoff?!

Kickoff is a one-day event on …

By Marsha Hammond
Marsha Hammond Life Design Educator: Biomedical Engineering
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Summer Interns Spend Summer “InBaltimore”

WSE NEWS, Aug 9

The InBaltimore Internship Program, which is part of Johns Hopkins’ Life Design Lab, is designed to increase undergrads’ involvement in Baltimore City and help strengthen the local community. For 10 weeks this summer, 13 students across …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Johns Hopkins Engineering Welcomes New Students with ‘Meet the Flock’

WSE NEWS, Aug 26

The Whiting School of Engineering kicked off the academic year last week with its inaugural “Meet the Flock” orientation program, welcoming 499 incoming first-year and transfer students to the Hopkins Engineering community.

Designed to introduce new …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Embracing Weakness: Why Knowing Your Flaws Can Be More Valuable Than Your Strengths – InBaltimore Internship Reflection

Written by: Elysa Pullman

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern as a Data Analyst intern for MileMarker. Although the role initially had a data science focus, it evolved into a more tech-centric position, which I found quiteexciting. MileMarker, a medical app company, has developed an app designed to provide feedback to medical residents post-surgery, ensuring they are able receive the support they need during their residency. Here’s a glimpse …

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Layann Bashir and Erin Broas named Student Employees of the Year

Hub staff, May 20

Whether researching no-show rates among medical patients or supporting a conference in Tanzania, this year’s winners have gone above and beyond while employed by JHU

In honor of their outstanding work, students Layann Bashir and Erin …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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