Attention International Students!

Some of our international soccer players. And Sarah.

Due to some nifty tracking software, we can see the geographic location of those who view this blog (don't worry...we won't start calling you with offers for long distance phone service), and we're delighted to see that we're developing a following all over the world. We're doubly delighted (especially Sarah, our Assistant Director of International Admission) because international admissions is one of our top priorities at Marymount. So, my global friends, we in the admission office wanted to let you know that we see you. We see you, Thailand. And you New Zealand. And the hundreds of you in Russia. And you chaps in the U.K., the E.U., and the U.A.E. We even see you, lone visitor from Panama, and to you we say Bienvenidos.

Do you want to come to school in California?

Read on after the jump for [un]official reasons that students from all over the world should check out Marymount College! 

There's a lot of good reasons. First, we're 10% international, so you won't be the only person on campus who isn't from SoCal, but you won't be flying across the world to hang out with the same people you did in secondary school. Second, our stellar education, small classes, flexible BA programs and incredible transfer rate will allow you to tell people at home that your new tan and surfing skills were actually part of furthering your career. Our location in Los Angeles means you can get a full dose of California culture (from Hollywood Bleach Blondes to Santa Monica Beach Bums). And finally, our helpful, hands-on approach to all things I-20 and F-1 makes the paperwork a little less daunting.

But there are other, less official perks that might interest you. I'll break it down:

Australia: We have absolutely nothing living in the bushes on campus which has ever been featured in an "Animals That Kill" documentary. Also, everyone will go weak in the knees when they hear your dialect.

Russia: Our average temperature is right around 21 degrees Celsius year-round. Fur hats are entirely optional. 

Southeast Asia: It only feels like you're sitting in a sauna when you're, well, sitting in a sauna.

Panama: Our insects are not comparable in size to overfed parakeets. 

Sweden: see Russia. Also, we're very knowledgeable about the Slutbetyg (though perhaps not how to pronounce it), and, to a lesser extent Lingonberries, Basshunter, and Ikea.

All of Europe: Our gas prices are the highest they've ever been...but they're still roughly half what you pay.

South Africa: Virtually no one will be able to identify your accent ("Are you from Ireland or something?"). For fun, make them guess. For more fun, convince them that you're from a remote village in Antarctica. They'll probably believe you. 

U.K.: Act in a campus play and you'll probably win an Oscar. Virtually everyone else from your island has... Also, our weather isn't quite so, uh, dreary (as evidenced below).

Picture on right from Unhindered by Talent's photostream on Flickr

U.A.E.: The only way you'll ever see a sandstorm is if you bring your hairdryer to the beach.

Canada: We're just south of you (read: warmer). Come! Come and please, we're begging you, take back Beiber! 
  

Want to learn more about international study at Marymount? 

• Click here for information on what you will need to apply.
• Click here for scholarship information.
• Or contact Sarah Wambe, our Assistant Director of International Admission!   
 

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