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.
Student discussing career opportunties as undecided majors

What is an Undecided Major?

Many incoming college students feel pressure to know exactly what they want to study or which career path to pursue. But starting college without everything figured out is far more common than many students realize.

In this blog, you learn what it means to begin college as an undecided student, why it can actually be beneficial, and how to make the most of your first year while exploring different possibilities.

Young female professional
Toni Critelli
Nursing students in red scrubs working with faculty in white scrub

How to Find a Strong Academic Program That Supports Your Goals

What does it really mean when someone says a university has a strong nursing program or a great business school? How do they know? And more importantly, how can you know?

In this post, we walk through the telling signs of a high-quality academic program and how to do your college research successfully, using St. John’s University as a real-world example.

College students discussing majors at St John’s University Campus

How to Choose a College Major: 5 Steps for Success

Are you staring at a long list of college majors and wondering how anyone’s supposed to choose just one? You’re not the only one feeling that way. Picking a major can feel like a huge decision—and while it is important, it’s also something you can approach step by step. 

In this blog post, we’ll break down what a college major is, how it can shape your college experience, and five practical (and low-pressure) steps to help you figure out the right fit for you. 

Young female professional
Toni Critelli