International Education Center - Santa Monica College

Ready to be an SMC graduate one day? 🎓

If you’ve been thinking about studying as an international student at Santa Monica College, now’s the time to apply!

📅 The Fall 2026 overseas application deadline is July 15. Apply at http://www.smc.edu/iapp (or through the link in our bio!)

We can’t wait to meet our next group of international students. 💙

Congratulations to all of our graduates! 🎓✨

Yesterday, we celebrated an incredible milestone as our students crossed the stage and began a new chapter in their journeys. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and we couldn’t be prouder.😎

We wish you success, happiness, and endless opportunities in everything that comes next.💙

📚✨ One last finals week study tip from our International Academic Counselors at IEC! ✨📚

As you power through the final days of exams, don’t forget one of the most important study strategies: take breaks! 🧠💙

It might seem like studying non-stop is the best way to prepare, but giving your brain time to rest can actually help you stay focused, reduce stress, and retain information better. 🌟

Our International Academic Counselors encourage all students to balance study time with short breaks, stay hydrated, and remember that taking care of yourself is part of academic success. 💙

Good luck on the rest of your finals! We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🎉📚

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📚✨ Finals Week is here! ✨📚

We asked SMC students and counselors to share their best study tips to help you finish the semester strong! 💪🎓

☕🍽️ Need some fuel for studying? Stop by Fuel for Finals:

📍 Main Campus Quad
🌯 Monday, June 8 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
☕ Coffee & Burritos
🥯 Tuesday, June 9 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
☕ Coffee & Bagels

🥪 Tuesday, June 9 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Main Campus Quad, PAC, Bundy & CMD
Sandwiches

You’ve got this! Finish strong and good luck on your finals! 🍀✨

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When your walk across campus feels like a scene from a Wes Anderson film 🌴📚☀️

Welcome to Santa Monica College - where learning meets creativity, one perfectly centered shot at a time 🎞️💙

Thank you to , one of our Fall ‘25 International Student Photo Contest winners, for creating this video and sharing her unique and creative perspective of campus life! 🌟👏

🎥 Which spot on campus reminds you of a movie scene?

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☕🥯 Looking for the perfect coffee-and-bagel combo near campus? One of our Fall ‘25 Photo Contest winners, Nayu, shares two of her favorite local spots! 🌴📚

📍 Amai Coffee
1229 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
✨ SMC students get 10% OFF — just mention you’re an SMC student when you order!

📍 Layla Bagels
1614 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
✨ SMC students get 20% OFF — just mention you’re an SMC student when you order!

Whether you’re grabbing a coffee before class or picking up lunch to enjoy on the quad, there are plenty of great spots within walking distance of campus to check out 💙

👇 What’s YOUR favorite spot near campus to grab a coffee or food? Let us know in the comments!

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