How the Life Design Lab (and families) can help students transition from college to career
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There’s one question every college student has been asked: What are your plans after graduation? Though some students begin working toward a fixed goal in grade school, many others discover their passion during their time at university or even after. And as everyone in the workforce knows, career paths can take unexpected turns at any time.
To help Johns Hopkins students navigate the transition from campus to career, the Life Design Lab offers a range of resources, programming, and mentorship opportunities to all undergraduate and masters students of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. The Lab’s Life Design Educators work within the university’s academic departments and connect students with the tools they need to explore their career options, from internships and research opportunities to resume building, interview prep, alumni connections, and much more.
“We try to offer services that are very curated and focused on the student,” says Maren Gonzales, Communications Associate for the Life Design Lab. “Not every student is the same, and we try to make their experience of career searching as tailored to their interests and views as we can and to help them make their decisions based on what they would ideally like to have.”
Margaret Kim, mother of Bridgette, a third-year mechanical engineering student minoring in computer science and robotics, says that her daughter has benefitted from the Lab’s support throughout her time at Hopkins.
“Bridgette did work with several Life Design Educators and found the resources to be helpful and on target,” says Kim. “She utilized their resume and career workshops and also met one-on-one to discuss specific questions she had about her major and career options.
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Academic Support: Helpful Articles and Resources
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With your Blue Jay in the middle of exam season and the end of the semester—and finals!—quickly approaching, we’ve compiled a collection of relevant and helpful articles from our partners at Collegiate Parent:
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Johns Hopkins recognized for its commitment to first-gen students
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In a testament to Johns Hopkins University's commitment to supporting first-generation college students, the university was recently recognized as a First-Gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-Generation Student Success.
The center recognizes higher education institutions that seek to improve the college experience for students who are the first in their families to go to college. As a recognized institution, Johns Hopkins will receive professional development opportunities, community-building exercises, and an inside look at the center's research and resources. Faculty and staff will also be given opportunities to engage with similarly committed peer institutions, and a First-Gen Forward workshop is planned for early June.
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Class of 2022 Commencement Corner
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- Family and friends of the Class of 2022 are encouraged to submit photos and videos to be featured in the Commencement ceremony. Details are available on the content submission page.
- Our Family & Friends page has links to frequently asked questions, hotels offering discounted rates, details on event accessibility, parking and transportation information, and suggestions to help you commemorate your graduate’s moment.
- The Commencement Undergraduate Checklist contains information on ordering graduation-related items, including class rings, graduation announcements, senior portraits, and academic regalia.
- Graduates will receive an email in early March to record their name and RSVP for the ceremony. Providing a name recording ensures correct pronunciation of their name as they cross the stage.
- Make sure your graduate marks their calendars to purchase their cap and gown during Grad Fair April 7–9 at Johns Hopkins Barnes and Noble Bookstore.
- The university-wide Commencement ceremony will be Sunday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Homewood Field on Johns Hopkins Homewood campus. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be postponed to Monday, May 23 at 9 a.m. See the schedule of events for additional Commencement-related events.
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April 28–May 1 — Spring Fair
April 29 — Last day of classes
May 2–6 — Reading days
May 9–17 — Final exam period
May 22 — University Commencement
October 14–16 — Family Weekend
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Livestream Events with Gupta-Klinksy India Institute and Provost Kumar
The Gupta-Klinsky India Institute at Johns Hopkins University is pleased to present their first virtual India-based events since their launch in 2021. In an April 4 panel discussion, livestreamed from Mumbai, experts discussed the role of corporate India in global research and innovation and explored ties between the private and academic sectors. Dr. Sunil Kumar, Provost of Johns Hopkins, offered closing remarks. A recording of this session will be made available here. A livestream on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 a.m. EDT will feature a panel discussion on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can learn from it to create a more resilient health system. A welcome address and lamp lighting will be offered by Dr. Kumar. This event will be livestreamed from Delhi. Register here to watch live or continue to check here for a recording.
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Blue Jay Family Webinar Series
Our next Blue Jay Family Webinar will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. EDT. The webinar, “How Can Your Blue Jay Prepare for the Real World?” will offer a glimpse into how undergraduate research, on-campus internships, and other out-of-the-classroom experiences can help support your Blue Jay as they pursue a fulfilling life after graduation. Attend this session to hear from the Hopkins Office of Undergraduate Research, the Life Design Lab, University Experiential Learning, and current Blue Jays who have benefited from their support and services as they prepare for life after Hopkins.
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Parents Programs and Giving Updates
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HopArt Presents Folks at Home and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
The HopArt program takes a small group of students to a local arts performance, followed by dinner with a Hopkins faculty member. The program, which is generously funded by the Hopkins Parents Fund, allows students and faculty to interact in a social setting, while also showcasing the best of Baltimore’s vibrant arts scene. This April, students can attend a performance of the play Folks at Home at Center Stage or hear Beethoven’s iconic Ninth Symphony at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Students can learn more and enter the ticket lottery on the HopArt website.
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Foreign Affairs Symposium 2022
The Foreign Affairs Symposium’s 25th speaker series, titled “Shattered Reality: Reimagining the Future”, highlights the diplomats, journalists, activists, leaders in international organizations, government officials, and public health experts fighting to rebuild from the crises that have forever changed the reality that we live in. Be it human rights violations, economic recession, the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, gender violence, climate change, or the COVID-19 pandemic, each speaker is committed to pushing forward positive change with courage, perseverance, and ambition.
The next speaker will be environmental advocate Cassie Flynn on April 13, followed by public health expert Georges C. Benjamin on April 19. Students can learn more and RSVP to attend by visiting the FAS page in Hopkins Groups.
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Tailgate Before April 16 Men's Lacrosse Game
Join the Hopkins Parents Fund on Saturday, April 16 at 4 p.m. for a university-wide tailgate before the men’s lacrosse game against Penn State. The Hopkins Parents Fund will help provide food, drinks, attractions, music, and other promotions. The event will be held in partnership with The Flock and JHU’s Alumni Association. Go Hop!
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New Health & Well-Being Newsletter
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Student Financial Services Verification Workshop
Calling all first-generation, limited-income students!
Student Financial Services will be hosting a brief online workshop on the verification process on Tuesday, April 5, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. EDT. Students can register online to attend.
During the workshop, we'll cover the basics of the verification process and how to fill out various forms that are often required to be completed during a review of your financial aid file. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with their Financial Aid Advisers.
Note: If your student currently has any outstanding missing documents requested by Student Financial Services, please encourage them to submit them ASAP.
Students can check the status of any missing documents through the SIS Self Service portal.
If you need to reach Student Financial Services, we are here to help and encourage you to contact us.
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