From Shoreline to Soul: Rediscovering Passion Through Marine Conservation in Hawaii

by Kayla Rabey

Introduction 

This summer I had the amazing opportunity to intern with Hawaii Marine Animal Response on the island of Oahu, Hawaii! Working with the organization’s Operations Support Program (OSP) and Field Support & Rescue Program (FSRP), …

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Healing Through Presence: My Journey as a Hospice Volunteer

by Annie Pan

Introduction
This summer I interned at Unity Hospice in St. Louis, Missouri where I had the opportunity to serve the elderly community as a hospice volunteer. Hospice care provides compassionate end-of-life support for patients with terminal illnesses, …

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Sutures and Service: A Summer Bridging Civilian and Military Medicine

by Jeffery Kodwo

This summer provided a unique and enriching blend of experiences that spanned clinical observation, academic advancement, tutoring, and military medicine. I had the opportunity to observe surgeries with a vascular and a general surgeon, participate in summer …

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Engineering Beginnings: My Summer in Synthetic Embryo Research at Caltech

by William Li

This summer, I had the privilege of working with a biotech startup at the California Institute of Technology, aiming to create synthetic embryos from human stem cells. The goal is to study early congenital diseases for prevention …

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15 Ways to Make Your Summer Meaningful—No Matter Your Plans- As An Engineering Student

Wondering how to ensure you have a meaningful summer regardless of your summer plans? Here are 15 suggested strategies to consider:

1. Conduct Informational Interviews:
Reach out to professionals, alumni, or family connections in fields you’re curious about. It might …

By Andrea Wiseman
Andrea Wiseman Assistant Director of Life Design: First Year Whiting
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Leading with Purpose: Designing Supportive Spaces for Student-Athletes

by Sophie Nilsson

Introduction 

This summer, I designed my own life design experience by preparing the club I lead for the upcoming school year. In 2022 co-founded a chapter of Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit organization, at Johns Hopkins. The organization …

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Modeling the Future: A Deep Learning Journey into Cardiac Electrophysiology

by Jiwoo Noh

Introduction
This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at the Computational Cardiology Lab with Dr. Trayanova, a pioneer in the field of electrophysiology research. As an intern, my role was to contribute to the development …

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Beyond the Booth: Making Campus Recruiting More Meaningful Through Experience 

As the academic year comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the many ways our employer partners have shown up for students at the JHU Life Design Lab. Each semester brings fresh energy, new approaches, and moments of engagement …

By Aleanairis Nunez
Aleanairis Nunez Senior Employer Outreach Coordinator
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Balancing Research, Reflection, and Resilience: A Summer of Growth on the Pre-Med Track

by Tinuola Owolabi

I am a rising senior at Hopkins on the pre-med track double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Spanish for the Professions with a minor in Bioethics. Because I want to only take one gap year, …

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Exploring Viral Diversity One Cell at a Time: My Summer in the Thio Lab

by Shreya Palakurthi

Introduction and Goals:
This summer, I worked in the Thio Lab as an independent researcher. My objective was to
leverage single cell sequencing to investigate the partial dynamics of viral diversity within the
precore and basal core …

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