A Global Team, A Personal Approach
International Admission is about much more than recruiting students from around the world. It is about building relationships, creating a sense of connection to St. John’s University, and helping students and families navigate one of the most significant decisions they will make, often before they ever set foot on campus.
A Tailored Approach to Connecting with International Students
When I graduated from St. John’s University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, I wasn’t sure exactly where my career would take me. It was my career adviser at St. John’s who introduced me to the...
A Transformative Intercultural Interdisciplinary Collaboration: St. John’s and ESIEE Paris Students
From February through May 2026, I collaborated with Professor Susan Svoboda of ESIEE-Paris , a leading French engineering school, to implement a Virtual Exchange project through St. John’s University...
From Rome to Global Recruitment: Living the St. John’s Mission
When people ask how I ended up working in international student recruitment, I often tell them that it began during one of the most challenging periods in recent history. Before joining the Office of...
Global Collaboration with St. John’s University Pharmacy Students and Lyceum-Northwestern University, Philippines. Increases Health-Care Skills
Participating in the Global Online Learning Exchange (GOLE) with our faculty partners at Lyceum-Northwestern University in the Philippines was a rewarding and eye-opening experience. As pharmacy...
Making the Right Move to Team St. John’s
My path to international recruitment didn’t start in an admission office. It started on a tennis court. I played Division I tennis at the University of North Florida, and when I graduated with a...
Reconnecting Roots Through International Recruitment
I began my career in international higher education after completing my master’s degree in international relations here at St. John’s University. I first discovered St. John’s while researching...
Snapshots: Meet the New Fall 2026 Semester International Students
Natania Anderson Natania Anderson is from Jamaica and grew up in a rural community and “was never rich,” but had a dream and goals she wanted to accomplish. “The main reason I chose St. John’s,” she...
Understanding Cultural and Educational Expectations to Connect with International Students
My career journey into international admission at the university level is closely connected to my own educational and cultural background. Growing up in China, I experienced a highly structured, exam...
AI Conference Explores the Future of Church-Related Higher Education Through a Humanistic Lens
The School of Education at St. John’s University, in partnership with the Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities, hosted a dynamic conference titled “The Roles and Missions of...