Turning Fun into Full-Time: How I Changed Careers at 30 Without Formal Training

If you had asked me five years ago what I’d be doing today, I would have confidently told you: academic advising. I had spent my entire young adult life guiding students through the health professions track, even earning a graduate …

By Kayla Michael
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Johns Hopkins graduate programs ranked among nation’s best

Hub staff, Apr 8

Johns Hopkins University has 37 graduate schools, academic programs, and specialties ranked among the top 10 in the nation, including eight with No. 1 rankings, according to the latest rankings of “Best Graduate Schools” published by 

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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2024 Summer Experience (PURA) Simulating the Regulation of Gene Expression by Genome Topology with the Xiao Lab

by Boaz Goldberg

Introduction

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work with the Xiao Lab at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine funded by a PURA fellowship. My role involved conducting research related to the computational modeling of …

By Life Design Lab
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Exploring Systems Through Mapping: My Experience on the Life Design Lab’s “Map the System” Research Competition

By: Elissa Fielding

For nearly five months, from November 2024 to March 2025, I embarked on an educational journey by participating and competing in the Map the System (MTS) research competition at Johns Hopkins in partnership with Oxford University’s Skoll …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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From Patient Care to Career Clarity: My Journey at Kennedy Krieger Institute

by Kellen Gibson

Introduction 

This summer, I had the privilege of continuing my work at the Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI) as a clinical assistant in the neurobehavioral unit (NBU). The NBU is dedicated to admitting children with behavioral problems …

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Life Design Lab
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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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Exploring Workplace Culture: My Experience on the Life Design Lab Career Trek 

By: Alisha Mason 

Over spring break, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the inaugural Workplace Culture Trek, a student experience exploring workplace culture through the Life Design Lab. These treks provide students with firsthand exposure to different …

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Healing Hearts: My Summer Research Journey at the Foster Lab

by Maudh Elyamni

Introduction:

Reflecting on my recent summer experience, I am filled with a sense of accomplishment and a renewed commitment to my medical career aspirations. This summer, I had the privilege of continuing my research at the Foster …

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Life Design Lab
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2025 International Studies DC Career Trek: Student Reflections on Essential Skills for Career Success

Co-authored by Kate Barrett (Life Design Educator: Social Sciences) and Dr. Stacey Mitchell (Life Design Educator: Students with International Perspectives) 

The 2025 International Studies Career Trek in Washington, DC was an invaluable experience for students, offering insights into a …

By Kate Barrett
Kate Barrett Life Design Educator: Social Sciences
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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
Hanju Lee
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