7 books to read before your first year of college

7 books to read before your first year of college

  The transition from high school to college is an exciting time. But let’s face it, it can be a little overwhelming too! For many college-bound students, this might be the first time you’ll be living on your own for an extended period. You’ll be more responsible for your day-to-day life, without any supervision or […]

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How to handle the stress of waiting for college acceptance letters

How to handle the stress of waiting for college acceptance letters

  Are you checking your email every moment for word back from the college you applied to? Are you looking online at forums to see if college acceptance letters were sent out yet? Are you talking with your friends or family constantly about whether you’ll get into your first choice, second choice or even back-up […]

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The pros of going into college undecided

The pros of going into college undecided

  Daunting decisions about college don’t end after you’ve committed to a university, unfortunately. Once you’ve chosen the school you’ll be attending in the fall, you’re quickly faced with another all-important question from friends and family — what are you going to major in? Some have had a steadfast answer to this question since the […]

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A look at Marymount’s undergraduate Fashion programs

Fashion programs at Marymount University

  If you’re dreaming of working in the fashion world, you’re probably trying to figure out how you can turn your college career into a stepping stone for a future in the industry. Fortunately, many schools across the country offer undergraduate fashion degrees that combine technical training with exposure to traditional liberal arts curricula. A […]

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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 […]

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Fashion Design student’s research is published in national journal

Fashion Design student's research is published in national journal

  When Marymount University sophomore Caroline MacDonald found out last month that her research paper on sustainability in the textile industry was published in the National Collegiate Honors Council’s Undergraduate Research Journal, she was understandably thrilled but also slightly surprised by this success. “I wanted to meld my interests in fashion design and sustainability together, […]

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Marymount launches new Intensive English Language Program

Marymount launches new Intensive English Language Program

  This coming January, Marymount University will offer intermediate and advanced English classes for the first time through the institution’s newly-launched Intensive English Language Program (IELP). Catering to international students and other individuals for whom English is not a primary language, the Program assists students in meeting their English proficiency needs while also providing a […]

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Designers speak to MU students for Global Entrepreneurship Week

Designers speak to MU students for Global Entrepreneurship Week

  Last week, Marymount University’s College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT) joined over 20,000 organizations worldwide in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week, which through various lectures and seminars is utilized to help entrepreneurs transform their ideas into tangible action. To mark this occasion, the College of BILT hosted two renowned design entrepreneurs, Jomo Tariku […]

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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 […]

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4 real perks of transferring to a close-knit college in D.C.

4 real perks of transferring to a close-knit college in D.C.

  Are you thinking about transferring colleges? If so, you’re not alone — because nearly half of all Marymount University graduates began their undergraduate education at another institution! That said, if you’ve decided to transfer schools, you may be interested in what perks exist when you choose to transfer to a close-knit college in the […]

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