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.
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Students Share the Decisions That Changed Their College Experience

College isn’t defined by one big decision. Often, it’s the smaller choices—like joining a club, saying yes to a mentor, entering a competition, or pursuing an idea—that shape your experience in meaningful ways.

We asked four St. John’s University students to reflect on one decision they would make again, and their answers may inspire your own college journey.

Internal auditor working with a client

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.

David Y. Chan
Uday Kumar, founder of start-up company KnotHastags and current international graduate student in the M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) degree program at St. John’s University

How Risk Management Fuels This St. John's Grad Student's Entrepreneurial Success

Meet Uday Kumar, founder of start-up company KnotHastags and current international graduate student in the M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) degree program at St. John’s University.

In this Q&A, he discusses how his real-world experience, from launching a start-up to utilizing campus resources, fuels and supports his entrepreneurial ambitions.

Young female professional
Toni Critelli