Student Stories

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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InBaltimore Internship Program- Reflections on My Engineering Internship at Coaptech: A Journey of Learning and Growth by Resham Talwar

As I wake up each morning, thrilled to go to work, learn something new, and contribute meaningfully as a Coaptech intern, I find myself filled with gratitude for the incredible opportunity and valuable experiences I have gained during my time …

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ENGINEERING TEAMS TAKE TOP PRIZES AT HOPSTART: HOPKINS NEW VENTURE CHALLENGE

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Thirty-five competing teams pitched startup ideas to solve real-world problems in health care, housing access, public health, and more

Student teams from across the university competed to win more than $47,000 in prizes at the 23rd annual HopStart: …

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#Design4Excellence: Career Closet Reflection

By Naomi Fonseka ’26

In our last post, we talked about what it truly means to be diverse and inclusive. We ascertained that an integral part of that definition was making sure that everyone present in our shared professional spaces …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design: Diversity & Inclusion
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From Lab to Business: JHU Students Trek to Boston for Immersive Biotech Networking Experience

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented obstacles for students, affecting not only their academic pursuits but also their ability to network with potential employers and discover exciting career opportunities.

Sixteen graduate students from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Medicine, Bloomberg …

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#Design4Excellence: The Intersection of Inclusivity and Excellence in the Professional World  

By Naomi Fonseka 26′

The framework of diversity and inclusivity has become more prominent in today’s workplace culture, for many reasons. Most commonly it is used as a benchmark of what kind of importance a professional environment places on actively …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design: Diversity & Inclusion
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Spending a Short Semester Studying Abroad: Bermuda

Paul Gensbigler, 20, is no stranger to the water, having spent the past two years studying the health of the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. A junior majoring in molecular and cellular biology at Johns Hopkins …

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Seasons Greetings! What Our Students are Thankful For at Work

As the cold nights begin to fill with warmth of celebration, and the holiday lights overtake the streetlights, we can’t help but feel the holiday spirit. There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than to take a step back …

By Angel Odukoya
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Engineering Student Takes Walt Disney!

Engineering Student Takes Walt Disney

Meet Kristen Corlay Sanmiguel, a student of Engineering here at Johns Hopkins University. Kristen recently conducted research on the resilience of earthquakes in Mexico City, specifically one in 2017. Kristen’s project was inspired by a …

By Maureen Onyebuchukwu
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