Marianapolis - International Experience

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International Student Experience

English Language Department Courses offered through the English Language Department, in conjunction with the application of English academically and socially, help international students develop, refine, and perfect their ability to communicate with greater proficiency.

Core courses: English I English II English III Electives offered: US Geography & Cultural Events Short Stories I & II Land, People & Nation Fantasy Literature Acting & Film Studies I & II Myth & Legend I & II Young Adult Literature I & II Intro to Literature Theory Introduction to Poetry

International Student Resources Mrs. Monica Vitale, in her International Student Advisor role, works with every international student to ensure they are positioned strongly to have the most rewarding experiences possible academically and socially.

Mrs. Michelle Drew, Academic Resources Advisor & School Counselor, is available and meets with our international students in support of their transition to school and residential life, and their overall wellness.

GLO, which stands for Global Leadership Outreach, are international student leaders who have explore American culture while taking pride in, celebrating, and sharing their own cultural identities.

Cultural diversity is celebrated by hosting 2-4 events each month, such as International Day, German Unity Day, Mexican Independence Day, Italy’s Festa della Liberazione, Lunar New Year, and Chuseok.

House and Hall Parents aim to foster a nurturing environment for boarding students to live and learn on campus. As international students navigate life immersed in a new culture, our residential staff prioritize the acclimation process through hands-on, unforgettable, quintessentially “American� experiences. Whether it’s carving pumpkins, baking Christmas cookies, or singing karaoke, dorm faculty make our residence halls an integral part of their lives - and their families.

Residential Assistants are upperclassmen who serve as peer counselors, advocates, advisors, and, most importantly, role models who cultivate positive relationships in the houses and halls. These peers help create a climate which is conducive to academic, social, athletic, and extracurricular achievement in the houses and halls, as well as throughout the entire school.

RAs help to plan and facilitate events that develop and foster community like barbecues and movie nights.

Experiential Learning The Experiential Learning program, or EL, is an exciting opportunity for students to continue learning outside of the classroom. Each weekend, all students have the ability to participate in unique activities that take them off campus and around the New England region. For international students, they experience regional culture while continuing to apply the English language in academic, cultural, interactive, and many other ways. The Experience Learning program has great offerings each year such as paddle boarding, glass blowing, surfing, welding, dogsledding, Beluga whale conservation, and much more.

LEAP Week LEAP Week is a one-week mini-term where small groups of students explore a specific topic, project, or adventure.

Students might find themselves building a traditional 14foot Amesbury Rowing Skiff in Amesbury, Massachusetts, swimming with dolphins in the Florida Keys, canyoneering in the Zion and Bryce National Parks, or training like an astronaut at NASA Space Camp. International students have the opportunity to explore a different part of the United States or immerse themselves in a new activity such as scuba diving, food blogging, or interior design. With over 20 course offerings in various fields of study, students have multiple options to explore their interests.

Live. Experience. Advance. Prepare.