The Johnnies Blog
150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: The City That Never Sleeps
New York, NY. The Big Apple. Gotham. You can call it what you want—but we call it home. With two campuses in this great city—in Queens and Manhattan—St. John’s University students have every opportunity to explore and enjoy the greatest city in the world. Here are just a few favorites.
150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Plenty of Ways to Wander the World
While St. John’s campuses in the New York metropolitan area are certainly world-class, there are plenty of reasons why 42 percent of our students go global during their time here. Check out a few of our favorites.
150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Never a Dull Moment
Curious.
Caring.
Smart.
Fun.
There are plenty of words to describe St. John’s University students, but bored is not among them. That’s due, in part, to the more than 180 student clubs and organizations the University offers. From Greek life, to club sports, to service opportunities—there is always something to do when you’re a Johnny. Here are just a few examples:
Fatherly Advice for Grads
With Commencement complete and the world slowly returning to normal, it’s time for college graduates to either continue their studies or enter the workforce. Since June is also about Father’s Day, we’ve compiled some paternal advice for recent grads as they navigate their way through the somewhat daunting task of landing a first job..
150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Once a Johnny, Always a Johnny.
With more than 190,000 proud members, St. John’s University’s vast alumni network spans the entire globe. While the numbers alone are extraordinary, what’s just as impressive is the way this tight-knit group sticks together and supports the entire University community. Here are just a few ways that St. John’s alumni make an impact.
150 Reasons to Love St. John's: A School Year to Remember
For the St. John’s University community, the 2020–21 academic year was truly a lesson in perseverance.
150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Commencement Commences
Commencement marks a profound period of transition for college students around the world. After the final flakes of confetti fall to the ground and all of the mortarboards are tossed into the air, college grads begin a new journey, fortified with their freshly minted degrees.
150 Reasons to Love St. John's: The Final Push before Finals
With the spring semester winding down, the focus around campus is on final exams. While the weeks leading up to finals can be stressful, there are myriad ways for students to blow off steam and take a break from studying.
150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Spring Edition
Spring is a season associated with renewal, rebirth, and regrowth. As the world slowly finds its way back to normal (or something closer to normal), we find relief and joy in the reminders all around that brighter days are ahead. At St. John’s, those signs of a spring awakening are everywhere.