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.
Student exploring his career interests at a job fair

9 Ways to Explore Your Career Interests in College

Choosing a major or career path can feel like a lot of pressure, especially if you’re just starting college. While some students arrive on campus with a clear plan, many spend their first year exploring different subjects, experiences, and opportunities before deciding what feels right.

Whether you’re unsure, thinking about a few majors, or just curious about careers, you have options. Here are nine ways to explore your interests in college.

St. John's University student

The Ultimate Guide to Your First College Résumé (Even with “No Experience”)

You’ve been taking classes, joining clubs, and maybe picking up shifts somewhere between midterms. But when it comes time to actually put a resume together, all of that suddenly feels impossible to translate. What counts? What’s worth including? What’s going to make a company want to hire you?

In this guide, we break down several experiences to add to your first college résumé and how to highlight them in an impactful way.