The Johnnies Blog
Diana Tachie-Mensah’s First-Gen Journey
Meet Diana Baaba Nhyirah Tachie-Mensah ‘26TCB, a first-year graduate student in accounting at St. John’s University. Through her experiences balancing work, graduate studies, and supporting her family, Diana reflects on the responsibility she feels to make the most of her opportunities and the importance of finding a community that understands her first-gen journey.
Geo Flores Peralta’s First-Gen Journey
Meet Geo Flores Peralta, a senior majoring in biology at St. John’s University. As a first-generation Mexican American college student, Geo has learned to advocate for himself, navigate unfamiliar experiences, and challenge expectations about what is possible for his future.
Keiry Diplan Beltre’s First-Gen Journey
Meet Keiry Diplan Beltre, a first-year nursing student at St. John’s University whose college journey is deeply connected to her family’s story. Having immigrated from the Dominican Republic at age five, Keiry sees pursuing higher education as an opportunity to honor her parents’ sacrifices, build a brighter future, and make the most of the opportunities they worked hard to provide.
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.
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.
What to Look for on a College Website: Nine Things to Check
A college website can tell you a lot more than how much tuition costs or when an application is due.
You can meet the professors you could learn from, discover research happening on campus, find scholarships you may be eligible for, explore internships and other hands-on opportunities, and see how current students are turning their college experiences into opportunities for the future.
As you research your college options, here are nine places on a university website worth clicking into.
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.
