Why transferring to a school in D.C. is good for your future career

Why transferring to a school in D.C. is good for your future career

  If you’re thinking of transferring colleges, you may have a list of possible places or ideas of where you’d like to go. A bustling city, or a small college town? A large student population, or a small campus? Whatever your preferences, you should strongly consider putting D.C. at the top of your list. There’s […]

Read More…

Why you should network — and how to avoid 4 common pitfalls

Why you should network — and how to avoid 4 common pitfalls

  You’re a student, and you have plenty of things to worry about — grades, finances and your social life. You’re busy and you want the full college experience. So why worry about networking now when you can do it once you graduate? Well, investing in your career early has its advantages. You can start […]

Read More…

What you didn’t know you could do with a health sciences degree

Health Sciences degree career outlook

  When you hear about a friend who wants to pursue a degree in health sciences, what do you typically think it is that they want to do? A health sciences degree likely makes you think of nurses, hospitals, doctors and maybe even Grey’s Anatomy. However, a health sciences degree isn’t only useful on the […]

Read More…

Saints find purpose through internships in health care, senior living

Saints find purpose through internships in health care, senior living

Portions of this story are repurposed with permission from Goodwin Living – click here for their website story. In health care, Marymount University is dedicated to providing quality education to improve the lives of patients and clients in the ever-changing landscape of the field, and its graduates go into much-needed roles both now and in […]

Read More…

4 reasons you should pursue internships in D.C. during college

4 reasons you should pursue internships in D.C. during college

  There’s no better place to intern than Washington, D.C. The city is filled to the brim with opportunity, and those who make the most of their D.C. internships often reap professional benefits for years to come. So, if you’re considering an internship in our nation’s capital, find out why you should put it at […]

Read More…

5 tips on creating a résumé that hirers can’t resist

5 tips on how to create a résumé that hirers can't resist

  Curating a college résumé is one of the most important things you can do when applying to college. Here at Marymount University, we understand that writing a professional college résumé is more than simply trying to impress college recruiters. Your résumé is meant to be a tangible representation — summing up who you are […]

Read More…

4 ways college students can start building a network in D.C.

4 ways college students can start building a network in D.C.

  College students are (or should be) focused on successfully completing their four-year degree. But in the midst of homework, tests and having a social life, sometimes college students forget to make networking a priority. Networking is super important, and it offers you the chance to make valuable connections that may lead you to finding […]

Read More…

The real first step in choosing a college

The real first step in choosing a college

  Close your eyes for a moment and picture yourself out of high school — no more lockers, home room or cool-kid cafeteria cliques. You’ve graduated, moved on and are about to begin a brand new chapter of your life in an entirely new world. What kind of college do you envision yourself at? At […]

Read More…

Why going to college in D.C. is good for your future career

Why going to college in D.C. is good for your future career

  D.C. has some of the best internship and job opportunities in the country. If you’re looking for these advantages in a flourishing city, D.C. fits the bill for a multitude of reasons! As the nation’s capital, D.C. is thriving with countless possibilities that will allow you to get ahead in your future career both […]

Read More…

3 must-read books for college students pursuing a competitive edge

3 must-read books for college students pursuing a competitive edge

  Okay, we get it — you’re probably thinking, “Why would I want to read more books when I’m about to spend the next several years reading, writing and researching?” While it’s true that college is a lot of work, it’s really important to prepare yourself with good habits and a strategic plan for making […]

Read More…

Marymount University