Networking

A Lesson in Pivoting 

By Kate Barrett and Stacey Mitchell

Over the past few weeks, we have reflected deeply and fondly on participating in this year’s Washington, DC Career Trek for international studies (IS) majors sponsored by the Life Design Lab and the Program in International …

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Nurturing Tech and Entrepreneurial Spirit: An Intersession Trek to the Bay Area 

Intersession Treks are one of Johns Hopkins University’s Life Design Lab’s signature programs. The staff meticulously craft multiple industry-based, immersive, and credit-bearing experiences, recognizing the profound impact of integrating our Life Design curriculum into real-world contexts. In one of these …

By Caitlin Broccoli
Caitlin Broccoli Assistant Director of Life Design: Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering
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A Pakistani at Hopkins: Lessons on Privilege and Community – By Hassan Sohail

My freshman year at Hopkins was characterized by a pleasant bubble-like atmosphere, as the thrill of new encounters imbued everyone with intrigue. As an international student from Pakistan who had just relocated to the States, I was in a quasi-honeymoon …

By Sakshi Chetan Sarda
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JHU Undergrad Resham Talwar Showcases Breakthrough Research to FLOTUS and PM Modi During Historic State Visit to the United States – Resham Talwar

Over 2 million Indian students study in US presently, and talking about the community’s innumerable contributions brings forward one of the many important flavors of US-India relationships. On June 21st I had a chance to be 1 out of 11 …

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Networking at Work Using Stakeholder Maps

This article was sourced from Education Designed

A crucial aspect of any summer experience is connecting with not only co-workers at your organization, but also with individuals outside of your organization who may be a part of your industry or …

By Georges Hatcheu
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I Needed New Glasses and Got a Pair at Clymb

William Hu (Digital Media Marketing Intern and InBaltimore Cohort 2022)

“So, what is Clymb?” It took me a while to figure this out as well. It’s an organization that makes and sells emotional wellness software to school districts throughout America …

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Himanshi Sharma on bridging the gap between conventional academic systems and real-world opportunities

Himanshi Sharma, a current student at JHU’s School of Education and specialising in International Teaching and Global Leadership, understands that when you notice inequity in your community, it is an opportunity to spark connection and encourage change.  Coming from India …

By Belle To
Belle To
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How to Close the Networking Gap

Businesses and nonprofits aim to help students whose backgrounds put them at a disadvantage in building professional contacts

By Ben Wildavsky (The Wall Street Journal)

When Mark Granovetter was a Ph.D. student in the late 1960s, studying how white-collar men …

By Belle To
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE: ONEHOP MENTORING WALK-THROUGH

By Madeline Amonick, Communications Assistant

What is OneHop?

OneHop, formerly PeopleGrove, gives students direct access to alumni across all schools who have already expressed interest in helping students. Whether you are looking for a long-term mentorship, looking to explore new fields, …

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7 Tips for Leveraging Your Hopkins Story in a Resume

By Michael Gonzales, Life Design Educator, mgonza70@jh.edu

You’ve accomplished wonderful things no matter your year as a Hopkins student! The next step is to tell your Hopkins story in ways that an evaluator would quickly find appealing when reviewing a …

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