The Johnnies Blog

Welcome to Johnnies Blog—your essential guide to college. From making friends and navigating New York City, to building a career-ready degree, our student stories and expert advice bring the college experience to life. Whether you’re exploring majors, planning to apply, or seeking support for a balanced and purposeful college journey, we’re here to inform, inspire, and connect you every step of the way.
Jasmine Batacan

Becoming Jas '21TCB, '22MBA

As a first-year student, Jasmine Batacan arrived at St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus ready to welcome any opportunity—and she shows no signs of stopping after recently graduating. As an undergraduate, she was involved in the fashion club Red House and the Executive-in-Residence Program, and served as a Resident Assistant. She has used all of her platforms and creativity to mentor and inspire people to allow their light to shine. Although her story is just getting started, take a moment to read below how she created her own Johnnies experience, and stop by her art page on Instagram, @the.studio.73!

Joben Santos holding graduation cap on steps of Peter J Tobin College of Business

Striving for Excellence as a Servant Student Leader

For Joben Santos ’22TCB, college was his opportunity to give back and be the change he desires in the world. At The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, which he refers to with a playful wink as The “Joben” College of Business, he educated and taught his fellow Johnnies how to serve their communities.

Daphne V. Pierre

Life After St. John’s: Alumna Launches Successful Start-up

Former President’s Society member Daphné V. Pierre, Esq. ’09C, ’11G comes from a long family line of movers and shakers. Her father was the first Black chiropractor in Mississippi and her mother had a high-level position at the United Nations. Their morals, values, business ethic, and fortitude provided a strong foundation and motivated her to launch her own business.

photo of laptop with charts and graphs

Full-time vs Part-time M.B.A: Which is Right For You?

One of the first decisions a prospective M.B.A. student must make is whether they want to pursue their degree full-time or part-time. That decision has a significant impact on not only the time to complete the M.B.A., but also has financial factors that must be considered. Which program is right for you? Short answer: it depends.