American University Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Laura

My school is best known for its international programs and its faculty. Since we are centered in Washington, D.C. the opportunity for students to intern and work with different government, non-profit, and international organizations is unprecedented. Students are able to take full advantage of the nationl Capital while getting a comprehensive education in these fields.

Radhika

We have campus traditions?

Siena

American University is best known for having the biggest International Affairs program in the nation.

Jamie

Commitment to international and voluntary service. Reputation in the international development and non-profit sector.

Erin

My school is best known for being the most politically active school in the country, not to mention the most patriotic; our colors are red, white, and blue and our mascot is an eagle.

Nicole

My school is best known for its political activism.

Rasa

As an undergraduate studying International Relations, I had professors who were versed in global relations not only through academic expertise, but through impressive professional backgrounds in the fields of International Economics, Middle East Studies, Women's Studies, and International Organizations. AU's emphasis on international relations expands beyond the classroom curriculum. Guest speakers have included former heads of states, such as Mikhail Gorbachev. Internships are provided with embassies, US Senators, and organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign and the World Bank.

Brittany

My school is known for it's political activism. It's one of the highest politically active schools. It's also known for their recent environmental progress.

Nakeesha

My Univeristy is best known for the School of International Service and our School of Public Affairs. But primarily our School of International Service is one of our biggest drawing points for American University.

Jason

Find a school that fits you both academically and socially. Don't worry about the cost because in the long run it will all be worth it.

Tiffany

Political activism

Matthew

My school is best known for being politically active.

brandi

My school is best know for its school of International Relations and is ranked as one of the best programs in this field major among all the colleges in america. the business school is ranked in the top 30. the school is very good at helping students find jobs and internships and brings very famous politicans and speakers to campus for us to listen to.

Lydia

It?s known for its School of International Service (the biggest in the country and second biggest in the world), Communication program and Art program. Its location in D.C. lends its self to an incredible amount of educational resources and career opportunities. There is very high recruitment activity from top businesses, NGOs, media companies, and governmental agencies on campus all the time.

Leah

My school is best known for its activism. Our slogan is "ideas into action, action into service," and this is played out on a daily basis. Our 2nd biggest club on campus is a co-ed community service fraternity that serves the DC area--about 3000 hours per semester. American is a school full of active students who really want to make a difference, whether in politics, science, the arts, or just at a local senior center. And the best part is, we DO make a difference!

Emma

We are pretty well known for our girl's volleyball varsity team, the famous speakers and bands that come to campus, and probably best known for being liberal.

Heather

International Relations and Pol Sci

Nahir

Its known for the internships, the great professors, a more liberal and accepting campus that is very diverse both in the professors and the students.

Casey

Being politically liberal, being a school where rich kids who didn't get into good schools go just because it's private, having high female, jewish, and homosexual populations even though this isn't totally accurate, being a haven for rejects from Georgetown, but being a good alternative to GW's concrete campus, not having a football team and lacking school spirit. Which is not always a bad thing.

Paul

Nothing really.

Anastasia

American University is the most politically active campus in the United States.

Carla

Liberal politics

Natalya

Plitically active and liberal student body who is always in somebody's face.

Casey

An education that takes advantage of Washington D.C. and all that it offers.

Nicole

Politics and getting internships in the city.

Hayley

politics, international service, law, business, most politically active school in the US

Ryan

liberals

Brittany

School of Internation Service and Study Aboard Programs

Madeline

We are the most politicaly active school in the nation.

Sarah

AU is best known for its international and political studies programs. It is also well-known as one of the most active campuses in terms of supporting or protesting causes.

Ashley

being politically active. our students are always fighting for a cause and getting out in the city and really doing things. we don't just sit around and talk about how much the world sucks - we sit around & talk AND actively pursue change.

Josh

One-track mind feminist liberals who are somewhat hypocritical in their actions with regards to their ideological perspectives.

Lauren

American University is best know for our political activity. Centered in residential D.C., we take advantage of everything the District has to offer: protests, rallies, speeches, etc.

Ashley

American is best known for its students' willingness and abilities to get involved in the community and world around. As it is a very political school, many students aim to better the policies and regulations in our cities, states, and nations. Everyone works together--students, teachers, and staff--to accomplish what they believe to be the most important goals in society today.