The Johnnies Blog
Enhance Your College Success with Peer Mentorship
The first year of college can be both exciting and challenging. It can take time to adjust to the new environment, meet new people, and navigate academic expectations; that’s where mentor programs come in. Having a mentor can significantly impact your experience and provide plenty of long-term benefits beyond your college years.
Restoring Generational Wealth through Education and Empowerment
Ebony (Rentas) Beckford transformed life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth. Through self-reflection and the supportive community she nurtured as a student, she discovered her strength. Now, as the founder of Fin Lit Kids, Ebony illustrates how her transformative journey fuels her mission to empower future generations with the tools for financial success.
Environmental Sustainability: Science VS. Policy? Choosing the Best Track for You
As careers focused around the environment continue to grow, you can choose to focus on either environmental science or policy. What are the differences between these two pathways and how do you know which is the right path for you?
Neuroscience Master’s Curriculum: What to Expect
Neuroscience is the science behind human thought, emotions and behaviors and involves studying the physical aspects of the brain and central nervous system. Obtaining a master’s in neuroscience can prepare you to eventually go on to earn your Ph.D., but a master’s in neuroscience can also prepare you for careers in research – such as university programs, pharmaceutical companies, or the government – just to name a few. What does it look like to get your master’s in neuroscience? What are the types of courses you’ll take along the way? Let’s explore the curriculum for earning a master’s in neuroscience.
Four Influential Black Alumni Who Make St. John’s Proud
Over the past 150+ years, St. John’s University has been part of the academic journey for many influential figures and pioneers.
