Inspired Experience
As a student at Marian, you’ll bring knowledge to life in ways most can barely imagine. We call it applied liberal arts… which means you’ll take the theoretical foundation of what you learn in the classroom—from your studies of the humanities, business, science, and the arts—and find meaningful, innovative ways to use that knowledge to solve problems and impact lives. It might be in a lab. Or an elementary school. A health clinic. A local business. Or in service to a community half a world away. Wherever it is, and whatever you find yourself doing, the common thread is that it’s a way of learning that will distinguish you throughout your career after you graduate.
“Marian is known for helping students get started on their careers; for me, that was a big part of why I chose Marian. I’ve wanted to go into law enforcement since my freshman year of high school. And Marian has helped me capitalize on my strengths and brought out the best in me. My professors come in with their own experiences they’ve had on the job, and talk us through handling situations that they know we’ll encounter during our internships and after graduation. So the preparation I’m getting is really outstanding.” Jackie Ciocchetti, Criminal Justice Highwood, Illinois
Real-World Learning
96%
Percentage of Marian students who gain hands-on experience in their fields before they graduate, topping the national average by nearly 20 percent.
Marian students engage in a broad range of real-world learning and working experiences. In many majors, these experiences are part of the curriculum, offering you the hands-on training that will position you for success after you graduate. Some of these include: • Clinical rotations • Internships • Practicums • Research • Service learning • Study abroad