Something Has Been Eating Our Campus...

Through the banks of nearly gelatinous fog (also known as "June Gloom," the So Cal curse for being able to get a tan in December), you can glimpse an invading army of ravenous creatures marching inexorably up the hill to our campus. 

They are devouring everything in their path.

Nothing can stop them....

Except the little fence we put up.  

Marymount Media Studies Student Headlines the LA Harbor International Film Festival

If the name Johnnie Jenkins Jr. isn't meant for the film industry, nothing is. 

Each spring, the LA Harbor International Film Festival (LAHIFF) showcases film projects that embrace the culture and heritage of Los Angeles Harbor cities. The festival is by invitation only, and this year a short film directed by one of our Media Studies students, the eminently talented and academically astute Johnnie Jenkins Jr., made the cut.

Johnnie's film, The Aesthetic Spirit of San Pedro, explores the community and culture of the vibrant city of San Pedro, and is lauded by the LAHIFF as "connecting the festival to the cultural, historical, and business interests of San Pedro on the tenth anniversary of the LAHIFF and during the city's 125th anniversary celebration."

We congratulate Johnnie on this honor (and want to remind him that, if he ever needs a writer when he makes it big, he should look no further than this blog's author...Ahem), and are thrilled that he is representing Marymount College.

Here is the schedule of events so you can check out his film. 

Marymount College Changes Its Name To...

Don't worry, we aren't going to change it to a symbol or anything.

But, we are thrilled to announce that the institution formerly know as Marymount is now officially known as.......

...Wait for it..........

.....Waaaait for it...

We asked our students: "What Makes A Mariner"

...And here is what they said: 

So...What defines you? 

Happy Valentine's Day From Marymount College!

Need a Valentine card? Use one of ours.

Finding Nemo is property of Disney /Pixar. 

Brought you to by the wacky minds of Marymount College Admission.

Admission Essays: The Good, The Bad, and The Embarrassing

I love this topic, because personal statements are my favorite part of reviewing a student's application. Sure, it's fun to look at a transcript and piece together a "high school story" from the grades and activities listed (I always feel like Sherlock Holmes when I do that...the one from BBC, not the bromantic Holmes from the awful sequel with Jude Law), but I do prefer reading the personal statement for two reasons: 

The really good essays, and the really bad essays.

Read on for examples of each.

12/12/12 - Let Marymount Come to You

You know what would be awesome? Teleportation. I keep waiting for them to invent it, and I remain disappointed. I mean come on. Google made a car that drives itself. They need to get on the instant travel app STAT.

In the meantime we're stuck with flight, driving, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, and other inefficient methods of travel--particularly in Los Angeles. Last time I took my horse on the 405 freeway, it was an absolute disaster.

RIP, Lightning...

Anyway, until teleportation becomes as mainstream as the iPhone (but hopefully with better navigation), college visits will remain a hassle. Of course they're the best way to feel out a college, but sometimes they just aren't in the cards.

That's why we're utilizing the technology that does exist and offering the opportunity for you to Live Chat with our amazing admission staff (including yours truly) on Wednesday, 12/12/12. We really recommend you attend if at all possible. It's a great chance to get to know Marymount better and get the answers to all of your burning questions. Just click the appropriate link below to join the conversation. Talk to you soon, and definitely email us if you have any question.

International Students: 

18:00H (GMT) (8:00H PST)

Domestic Students: 6:30 p.m. PST