October 17, 2024Aishwarya Vishwanath, an MPH candidate studying Health Systems and Policy discusses her work with the USAID Saksham project and the Institute for Global Tobacco Control’s Ascend program, and she shares an anecdote from a professor that has stuck with her throughout her studies.
October 01, 2024Combined MPH and MBA student and Bloomberg School of Public Health Student Body President Ashok Kumar Kanaparthi shares his story of pursing higher education. "My father, he taught me an important lesson: it’s not where you study that matters, but how much you learn and your dedication. Inspired by his words, I vowed to excel in everything I did."
September 27, 2024In these stories, we explore the diverse projects these students have undertaken, how their work has shaped their careers, and the valuable insights they offer to others aspiring to make a difference in similar fields. From energy policy research to data-driven innovation, their internships showcase the importance of cross-cultural collaboration and global perspectives in addressing today’s most pressing challenges.
August 27, 2024We are excited to introduce incoming students from India: Simran Kaur Dang, Harish Balasubramanian, Sneha A S, and Mariam Husain. Each of them brings a unique blend of ambition, cultural heritage, and academic excellence to the Hopkins community. In this feature, we explore their motivations for choosing Hopkins, their expectations for their journey ahead, and the personal stories that shape their academic and career aspirations.
July 29, 2024Recent graduate Vinay Goyal explains that after a ten-year gap between medical school in India and his MPH studies at JHU, he’s excited to return to his work as an Indian Administrative Service officer and implement what he’s learned. However, he’s also learned just as much from his fellow students as he has in his classes, citing the diversity and drive of the student body and the variety of opportunities available to students.
July 22, 2024We’re happy to welcome Hayley Chu to the team! As a Communications Intern, Hayley will be creating student-centered stories and facilitating growth among student and online communities on Instagram and through our OneHop mentoring group. She is currently pursuing both a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at JHU.
June 27, 2024Recent MPH graduate Mohua Chakraborty Choudhury explains that addressing rare diseases and their public health impact on underserved populations in India is a major reason she chose to attend Johns Hopkins University. Now that she’s finished, it was an easy decision for her to double down on rare diseases, and advocate for the populations that need help the most.
June 05, 2024Lipin is a healthcare professional blending expertise in pharmacy, public health and clinical research, and is wrapping up his Masters in Public Health from the Bloomberg School of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
May 03, 2024"As a WSE student, there are numerous opportunities to pursue your passions within the Hopkins community and beyond. From access to a great medical institution to mentorship by fantastic researchers and availability of cutting-edge resources, Hopkins has it all for those passionate about engineering, healthcare, or both."
May 02, 2024"I chose Johns Hopkins because of two reasons. One, its public health school is undoubtedly best in the world. Second, the World Bank scholarship was available only for this school among the schools I had applied for in the US. It would have been hard for me to join the school without a generous scholarship offered under the Joint Japan World bank Graduate scholarship program."
March 28, 2024The Technology and Security in Asia: India practicum at JHU SAIS consisted of two groups this year focusing on AI governance in India and US-India bilateral space collaboration. The cohort spent nine days in India from January 3rd to 12th, visiting New Delhi and Bengaluru. In Delhi, the groups engaged with stakeholders, researchers, and entrepreneurs from the AI and Space industries.
March 13, 2023“Being an international student is a huge part of my identity.” Ishir Sharma, a Bengaluru native, can easily be defined as a modern-day Renaissance man. Read more to find out why.
