The Johnnies Blog
Why You Should Consider a Career in Internal Audit
Choosing the right career path can be a daunting decision. You want a career that offers stability, growth, and a chance to make a meaningful impact. One career path that provides all of this and more is internal audit.
In this article, you get a clear look at what internal auditors do, why this career is growing so quickly, and furthermore, how earning a master’s degree at St. John’s University can help you build long-term success in this in-demand profession.
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.
How a Global Service Trip Transformed My Career and Life Perspective
Read how a St. John’s University service trip to Panama helped a communications student learn connection to humanity from Indigenous communities.
Building a Personal Brand Through Campus Leadership and Passion Projects
Read how Matthew de Prado ’25CCPS turned creativity and campus leadership at St. John’s into a powerful personal brand—and how you can, too.
10 Must-Have Skills for Cyber and Information Security Careers
Cyber and information security job requirements can vary based on the position, field, or focus of work. Yet, there are 10 key essential skills that will help you be successful in any job you choose as a cyber and information security professional.
What Is It Like to Be an Undergraduate Student Researcher?
At St. John’s University, students are not only encouraged to assist in research—they’re actually leading projects that shape their future careers, deepen their academic interests, and open unexpected doors.
A Guide to Majors, Double Majors, Minors, and Concentrations
College isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey—and your degree doesn’t have to be either. From combining two areas of study to adding specialized skills, there are several ways to shape an academic path that reflects who you are and where you want to go.
In this guide, we explore the difference between a major, double major, minor, and concentration; what each path offers; and how to build a degree that’s truly your own.
How Attending a Crisis Conference Expanded My Homeland Security Education at St. John’s
If you are a homeland security student or interested in disaster recovery careers, attending a professional conference can be transformative. This spring, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Disaster Recovery Journal (DRJ) Conference in Orlando, FL.
How to Set Academic Goals: 4 Steps for Early College Success
Entering college is an exciting chapter filled with possibilities—but without a clear plan, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Setting academic goals can transform your experience from simply getting by to achieving extraordinary success.
This guide helps you master academic goals, stay focused, and unlock your full potential in your first year and beyond.