… to continue their academic journeys and will attend some of the top graduate programs in the nation. “Our … she me ans ‘the tendency to sustain interest in and effort towa rd very long-term goals.’ This grit prepares our students … “These experiences were truly eye-opening,” he said. “It wa s astonishing to see how much poverty exists in one of the …
… The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program wa s initiated to help students with financial needs access … 2009, St. John’s University has had 69 Gilman scholarship awa rd recipients, with funds totaling $253,500. Sophie Liu is … Education . She is currently studying at St. John’s Rome , Italy, location. Why did you wa nt to study abroad? …
… University students are consistently exposed to what it me ans to be Vincentian —to wa lk in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul and his followers, and serve others in his name . Established near ly 20 years ago, the Vincentian Initiative to Advance …
… to begin her college journey. “The location is perfect for me as the school is located in a vibrant area,” she … “I can be in Midtown Manhattan in about an hour to see Broadwa y shows, get dinner with friends, and go to Red Storm … living in DaSilva Hall in St. John’s Residence Village. “I wa nted to gain independence and learn valuable life skills …
… January 12, 2026 Founded in 2012 by the late Pame la G. Shea-Byrnes, D.Min. ’86SVC, ’90G , the mandate of … time when such leadership is urgently needed. “The program wa s founded to create a faith and leadership program that … She added that the program taught her that God will alwa ys be there, through the thick and the thin. “God’s got …
… April 3, 2020 Name : Deven Rodriguez Title: Student, Class of 2020 … Ps. 18; Jn 10:31–42 As I read the scripture for today, I wa s particularly drawn to the first reading, which come s … my persecutors will stumble, they will not triumph.” This wa s so impactful because we all go through arduous time s in …
… March 24, 2020 Name : Roger Guevara Title: Student, Class of 2022 … depths of the sea.” I reme mber my dad reading this when I wa s younger, so these verses have alwa ys been in my head. When I wa s feeling sad and helpless, I …
… In Fall 2020, amid the pandemic, St. John’s University welcome d a new class of Johnnies —more than 2,000 first-year … risks. For example, when restrictions started to loosen, he wa s adamant about taking as many classes in person as … but college during COVID taught me that it’s a lot more rewa rding and beneficial to take the harder option of stepping …
… hearts. Here are their responses: “St. John’s provides me with opportunities to explore my interests, embrace my … of myself and to make lifelong friendships along the wa y. It is thanks to this great school that I can look back … on campus and abroad. Those experiences have impacted how I wa nt to work as a researcher as I pursue a doctoral degree …
… March 30, 2020 Name : Roderick Jackson Title: Graduate Assistant … fortunate to know that God is with me every step of the wa y. Even when life gets tough, God alwa ys provides. This reading is very powerful because we see …
