What is your overall opinion of this school?
The best thing about American is the availability of internships.
One thing I would change is the drinking policy.
The school is just the right size.
When I tell people I go to American they are either impressed, or not sure where the school is.
When I'm on campus I spend most of my time in my dorm or at Davenports.
Not really a college town, but DC has plenty to offer - plenty of free things to
offer.
The AU administration does a lot to make sure their students are happy.
The most recent controversy on campus - not really sure - we do have a fire alarm problem though
There is a lot of school pride - three words - AU Blue Crew
The only unusual thing are the WWII chemicals under the presidents house.
One experience I will always remember is finding out that all of my Arab friends from the Middle East were royalty, though they didn't act like it.
Frequent complaint - TDR!
What are the academics like at your school?
My professors in 90% of my classes know my name
My most favorite class is Critical Approach to Cinema and Politics in the U.S. Both subjects take you beyond the basis of the course.
My least favorite is Statistics and Civilizations in Asia - just not my thing
Students study often, but it is all relative
Class participation is common and often required, unless you don't mind your grade
American University students debate about everything - you just bring it up and the debate will begin
Students are competitive but not to the point of obsession
The most unique class I've taken in Critical Approach to Cinema
My major is International Relations and Political Science - simply I'm going to Law School
I don't spend too much time with my professors outside of class
The requirement are good, not great, but good
AU has education geared towards learning coupled with a fantastic career center
Describe the students at your school.
I was part of Queers and Allies, and all groups in this category make themselves known on campus, and make themselves known to people who look for them.
Students who are too-closed minded would feel out of place
Most students wear jeans/slacks with shirts/nice tops. Not too much pajama wearing at this school
Yes different types of students interact
The four tables would be of the Fraternity and Sorority people, Athletes, Intellectuals, and people who look like they listen to the most obscure bands
Most American students are from the Mid-Atlantic and New England. A lot of Jersey people
Financial backgrounds - Middle class
Students sometimes are too politically aware for their own good. Newspapers are free in the dorms
Predominantly left to center, but a strong right minority
Some students are concerned with their financial future others have accepted that they could live in a box and be fine with it.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
Most popluar groups are AU College Democrats or Republicans, as well as Women's Initiative
I am involved in the AU debate Society, and we travel the East Coast debating other schools
Students do not leave their doors open
Athletic events are popular, as are guest speakers, and Theater is hit or miss
I can't speak about the dating scene I've been taken since I got here
I meet my closest friends two ways: Half by living with them on the same floor, the other by pure luck
I am playing Guitar Hero or studying if I am up that late
Founders Day and Artemis Ward week happen each year
People party often
Greek life is small but very noticeable
Last weekend I hung out at my friends apartment, cooked and played rock band, and the next day I went to the movies, went to the book store, went back to my friends apartment and watched another movie
On a Saturday night you can go to the movies, go see an exhibit at the mall, walk around Dupont circle, or do something student government offers
When I'm off campus I'm at a friends apartment
What is the stereotype of students at your school?
That everyone here is too liberal, that everyone is gay or Jewish, and that there is grade inflation.
Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
This school is liberal, however, in my time here I have met many people who are conservative and who have a strong opinion in a certain subject despite their overall beliefs. There is a high gay and Jewish student body, however, I do not think it merits the stereotype of "GayJew" aka AU. As for the grade inflation, I really do not see it, but in my opinion, at this point, grades should not matter too much rather what you learn should be priority.
Here’s your chance: Say anything about your college!
the drinking policy is odd. No drinking on campus but you can come back drunk. Everything in moderation I say