The Johnnies Blog

Welcome to the Johnnies Blog—where your college journey comes into focus. Designed for prospective students and their families, this space brings together authentic student voices, expert perspectives, and practical guidance to help you explore opportunities, navigate decisions, and build a meaningful path forward.
Study abroad group of students

Seven Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad

Rome Was My Classroom is a six-part series about my study abroad experience and the lessons I brought home from my two-week stay in Rome, Italy.

Before leaving for Rome, I had plenty of questions. What would a typical day look like? Would I make friends? How intense is this program? Would I have time to actually experience Rome, or would I spend two weeks inside a classroom?

Here are seven things I wish I had known before arrival.

Study abroad in Rome trip

Four Things I Learned from Saying Yes to Study Abroad

Rome Was My Classroom is a six-part blog series about my two-week study abroad experience in Rome, Italy, as a doctoral student at St. John’s University and the lessons I brought home.

Aishwarya Gupta
St. john's student on campus

A Leap of Faith: From Romania to St. John’s and Beyond

From Romania to St. John’s, international student Adina Stancu shares how her leap of faith opened the door to a college experience filled with global opportunities, meaningful connections, and a life she once never imagined.

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Adina-Georgiana Stancu
Chiyoko Goya

A Service Journey That Continues to Shape Me

See how service at St. John’s University gave one student the opportunity to travel to Mexico, serve local communities, and grow as a leader.

Chiyoko Goya, St. John's Student
Chiyoko Goya'25SJC