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How to Build Your Personal Brand as a Student or Young Professional
Think personal branding is just for influencers or people with shiny business cards? Not anymore.
Whether in college, working part-time, or still figuring things out, you already have a personal brand. The real question is whether you’re intentionally building it or letting it develop on its own without your input.
As a university career advisor, I’ve worked with dozens of students and young professionals learning to own their voice early. In this post, I break down what personal brand means and give clear, actionable steps to shape your brand with intention.
What Helped Me Succeed as an International Student? A Mentor Who Believed in Me
Starting college is a big step—but doing it in a completely different country? That takes a special kind of courage. When Antonia Cuellar Urrutia ’25C arrived in New York from Santiago, Chile, she was excited, determined, and far outside her comfort zone.
But amid it all, she found something that changed everything: mentorship.
Adventuring Through Rome: My Week Studying Abroad as a Grad Student
Read how a cybersecurity grad student from St. John’s University in Queens, NY, faced fears, explored Rome, and gained career and life lessons through studying abroad.
Healthy Relationship Tips for College—and Life
Whether it’s your roommate, study buddy, or significant other, the people around you shape your college experience. But what does a healthy relationship look like—and how can you make sure the connections you form support your personal growth?
College Admission Terms 101: What to Know Before You Apply
Learn the college admission terms every applicant should know, explained by experts at St. John’s University to help you apply with confidence.
The Role of Generative AI in Cybersecurity
Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity. Gain new insights for cybersecurity professionals with St. John’s University, New York's M.S. in Cyber Security Program.