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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Reflection through Mind Mapping

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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From Trading Floors to Legal Codes: My Summer Internship at Wall Street’s Oldest Inter Dealer Broker

Written By: Seth Choi

Biking across the Brooklyn Bridge, sitting on a trading floor and reading regulations–what could these have in common? They were all part of my internship in the legal department of Tradition, the oldest inter dealer broker …

By Life Design Lab
Life Design Lab
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From Theory to Practice: Johns Hopkins Design Team Sets Undergrads Up for Success

BioSpace Insights, Nov 6

At Johns Hopkins University, the biomedical engineering program’s Design Team offering lets undergraduates dive deep into clinical projects that can help them land industry jobs, get provisional patents or even start companies.

For prospective college students …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Introducing the Center for Staff Life Design

Abigail Green, Nov 1

Do you want your work to make more of an impact? Are you looking to increase your salary? Do you need more work-life balance? Are you wondering what your career might look like a decade from …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Student Stories on Biotech Exploration

In a previous blog post, we shared a little about what is Biotech and how to get into it with a focus on insights on purpose, how to get into and thrive, and a few industry inspiration.

Below are highlights …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design for Student Community and Belonging
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How Do You Want to Move Through Life?

This Month in Life Design: Get Curious (About Yourself)

There’s a power in asking questions about who we are and what we’re here to do. Too often, we settle into routines and focus on expectations, letting them shape us without …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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What is Biotech and How to Get Into It

Introduction
Biotech Defined

Merriam-webster.com defines Biotechnology as: “the manipulation (as through genetic engineering) of living organisms or their components to produce useful usually commercial products (such as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals).”

Johns Hopkins …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design for Student Community and Belonging
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Unlocking Global Talent: Capitalizing on the Surge of International Graduate Students

The landscape of higher education in the United States is experiencing a remarkable transformation, with international graduate student enrollment soaring to unprecedented levels. This trend presents an opportunity for forward-thinking organizations to diversify their talent pools and gain a competitive …

By Kim Cosler
Kim Cosler Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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