How to Prepare for the JHU Industry-Focused Career Fair

The JHU Industry-Focused Career Fair is just around the corner, taking place on January 29. Whether you’re exploring opportunities or ready to land your dream job, preparation is key to making the most of this event. Here are five essential …

By Life Design Lab
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Johns Hopkins Ice Rink returns for fourth year

Hub staff, Jan 14

Put your other plans on ice! The Johns Hopkins Ice Rink at Homewood officially opened on Friday and promises lots of winter fun in the weeks ahead. Skaters took to the ice throughout the weekend.

JHU faculty, …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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My Journey in Developing an Event Organization Software

By: Nahuel Albayrak

Introduction

For the past 2 summers I worked on an independent project aimed at tackling a significant challenge on campus organizing student events on campus. With a background in software development and a strong drive to create …

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Redefining Success: Creating a Life Aligned with Your Values and Aspirations

Have you taken the time to define what success truly means to you? What does being successful look like in your life?

Establishing your own standards for success is crucial to building a life that reflects your unique values and …

By Clara Fuller
Clara Fuller Assistant Director of Life Design: AAP
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Effective Strategies to Manage Over-Anticipation and Prevent Burnout 

Anticipation itself isn’t inherently bad—it’s a crucial part of life. We rely on it to perform our jobs, attend school, and care for ourselves and those around us. However, like many things, the challenge arises when anticipation becomes excessive or …

By Clara Fuller
Clara Fuller Assistant Director of Life Design: AAP
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BMES Key Takeaways

Last month I attended the Biomedical Engineering Society’s (BMES) Annual Meeting. This 5-day conference brought together over 5,000 biomedical engineers from around the globe.  With over 2,300 scientific poster presentations, 974 platform sessions, and nearly 150 exhibitors, I found myself …

By Marsha Hammond
Marsha Hammond Life Design Educator: Biomedical Engineering
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Immersion in Impact: An Internship at the Public Health Research Institute of India

Written by: Amanda Ferber

Introduction to the Public Health Research Institute of India  

My internship at the Public Health Research Institute of India was the greatest honor of my life so far. For 45 days in July and August 2024, …

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Exploring Unexpected Career Paths in Finance

When students think of finance careers, traditional roles like investment banking, financial analysis, or asset management usually come to mind. But finance offers many other paths for students interested in exploring unique, impactful careers outside the expected corporate ladder. On …

By Kate Barrett
Kate Barrett Life Design Educator: Social Sciences
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Words that Move: Finding Inspiration in your Space 

At the beginning of the fall semester, I assigned my Arrive and Thrive (AS.360.105) students a scavenger hunt to help them get oriented to campus and explore the resources available to them at Hopkins. Off they went with a list …

By Stacey Mitchell
Stacey Mitchell Life Design Educator: Students with International Perspectives
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The FLI Internship Academy: Empowering First-Generation and Limited-Income Students at Johns Hopkins

The First-Generation Limited-Income (FLI) Internship Academy at The Johns Hopkins University is a vital initiative addressing equity gaps by supporting first-generation and limited-income students through a robust internship and career development program. By blending academic preparation with hands-on experiential learning …

By Kara Hunter
Kara Hunter Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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