The InBaltimore Internship Program, part of Johns Hopkins’ Life Design Lab, is designed to increase undergrads’ involvement in Baltimore City and help strengthen the local community. For 10 weeks this summer, participating students worked 40 hours a week at nonprofits, government agencies, and companies around the city. Integrative Learning and Life Design provides a $4,000 stipend and professional development.
A few of this summer’s InBaltimore interns are introduced below.
Alina Pan, Class of 2027
Majors: Cognitive science and computer science
Internship site: Clymb, an emotional wellness software company
Role: As a marketing intern, Pan researched pediatric hospitals as potential new clients, compiled information, and conducted interviews. She learned how to build an ideal customer profile, designed website landing pages, and wrote content for various audiences.
Takeaways: “I’m really interested in emotional wellness software because it’s not often discussed how it can be helpful in the school or hospital space. Also, child life specialists in hospitals are really passionate about their position—they empathize with children and parents and help normalize the kids’ hospital stays. I’ve also gotten to know how a pediatric hospital works and how to work in a startup company.”
Alina Pan. Image Credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
Lizzie Suber, Class of 2025
Majors: Cognitive science and computer science
Internship site: The Afro-American newspaper
Role: Suber was an editorial intern. She conducted man-on-the-street interviews, asking passersby about climate change or advice for Father’s Day, for example. She also edited, wrote captions, and reformatted text.
Takeaways: “When I look at the way I approach my majors, I have questions about what is it like to be another person, trying to understand the uniqueness of each person’s experience. Journalism is another way to get insight into that. It’s also a good way to be more integrated into the Black community. The biggest thing that I’m taking away is seeing how journalists think about things and work through things, which is very different from either of my majors.”
Lizzie Suber. Image Credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University