The Johnnies Blog
How a Global Service Trip Transformed My Career and Life Perspective
Read how a St. John’s University service trip to Panama helped a communications student learn connection to humanity from Indigenous communities.
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.
What Is It Like to Be an Undergraduate Student Researcher?
At St. John’s University, students are not only encouraged to assist in research—they’re actually leading projects that shape their future careers, deepen their academic interests, and open unexpected doors.
Exploring the St. John’s Catholic Scholars Program: Student Insights and Reflections
Are you looking for a college experience that deepens your faith, challenges you intellectually, and helps you grow as a leader? In this Q&A, get an inside look at the Catholic Scholars program at St. John’s University through the eyes of current student and scholar Chiyoko Goya.
Chiyoko shares how the program has enhanced both her academic journey and personal development, offering valuable insights into how this unique opportunity can shape your own college experience.
Exploring Social Service through St. John's Ozanam Scholars Program: Student Q&A
In this Q&A, we explore Leslie Alhakim ’24SJC’s transformative experience in the Ozanam Scholars program at St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus, where she pursued a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is now navigating a master’s degree in data science. Leslie shares insights from impactful service-learning projects, immersive study abroad trips, and how the program has shaped her academic and career path.
Cybersecurity in a Global Context: A Student’s Journey in Rome
In this Q&A, Andre Duchatellier shares his insights and experiences from his unforgettable week in Rome, Italy, with St. John’s Cybersecurity in a Global Context program, where cybersecurity studies intertwined with cultural exploration and personal growth.
Two Continents, 10 Countries: An International Business Major’s Study Abroad Story
Meet Kaitlyn Blanck, an ambitious International Business major at St. John’s University, who transformed her academic and professional journey through three study abroad experiences across Europe.
During her travels, she visited two continents, ten countries, and countless cities. Read further to learn more about her extraordinary experiences, the invaluable insights she gained, and how studying abroad can transform not only your academic path but also your personal and professional aspirations.
Self-Discovery Abroad: Insights from a St. John’s Student’s Journey
Have you ever longed for a life-changing experience that challenges you to step outside your comfort zone and reveals a deeper understanding of yourself? Studying abroad has the power to be that pivotal moment of self-discovery.
In this Q&A, we hear from Acayla Wray, a St. John’s University education major and aspiring teacher who spent a life-changing semester in Rome, Italy. Now a senior, she reflects on her study abroad journey, the challenges she faced that forced her to grow, and the unexpected passions she discovered.
Global Adventures and Personal Growth: My Unforgettable Journey Studying Abroad
Maxie Hom, a senior at St. John’s University, shares her impactful journey studying abroad through the Global Passport program. She offers firsthand accounts of her global adventures, including personal development, cultural immersion, and the unique opportunities that studying abroad offers.
Cybersecurity in Global Context: Hands-On Learning Experience in St. John's Rome
This is my reflection on the Cybersecurity in a Global Context program at St. John’s University and its impact on my personal and academic growth.
