From Benchwork to Belonging: My Summer at Mass General Brigham

By: Mejia Yahaira

This summer, I had the privilege of being mentored by Bryan Kaplan, a Johns Hopkins University alumnus and the lab program manager at a Harvard-affiliated lab within Mass General Brigham. Our primary focus was on conducting histopathological …

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My Summer with the Social Computing Group in Switzerland

By: Jerome Shangold

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I was incredibly fortunate last summer to have the opportunity to work at Idiap in Martigny, Switzerland. My role consisted in being an intern working as a Junior Fellow in the AI4Media project. Not only did …

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AI Is Changing Hiring — But Not the Way You Think

If you’re feeling like AI is moving faster than your job description can keep up, you’re not alone.

That’s exactly why our team at Hire Hopkins hosted “Hiring 2.0: The New Rules of Recruiting” — a forward-thinking panel that brought together …

By Daniela Valdes
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Reflecting on My Internship Practicum: A Journey of Growth and Learning 

Written by: Angela Sadlowski

Introduction 

During Summer 2024, and for 18 months prior, I have had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at the Esperanza Clinic, a free clinic for undocumented immigrants who are a particularly medically vulnerable population in …

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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

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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 …

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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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