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American University

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityA- Faculty AccessibilityA
Useful SchoolworkC Excess CompetitionC
Academic SuccessC+ Creativity/ InnovationA-
Individual ValueA- University Resource UseB-
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyA FriendlinessB-
Campus MaintenanceA- Social LifeB
Surrounding CityA+ Extra CurricularsA-
SafetyA-
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Snooty

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful, Arrogant

Female
SAT1150
Bright
Lowest Rating
Useful Schoolwork
C
Highest Rating
Surrounding City
A+
She cares more about Useful Schoolwork than the average student.
Date: Apr 22 2006
Major: Communications (This Major's Salary over time)
AU is the type of place where anybody can fit in. If you're into partying, not a problem. If you're not—also not a problem. DC is a great city to go to school in because there is so much to do.

AU cares about its students, but sometimes they make up random policies that screw over some students.

The biggest downside of AU/DC is housing. The dorm rooms are great (lots of storage). However, there is a HUGE lack of options. There are regular dorm rooms (roommates, common bathroom, etc.) and Centennial hall rooms (2 rooms + shared bathroom) but that's it and they're very expensive for what you get. Off-campus housing is ridiculous as well. DC is a very expensive city when it comes to that. It can be cheaper (if you get a bunch of roommates) but it can also be a lot more expensive.

Students sometimes complain about AU for various reasons (myself included), but deep down I really love it and can't imagine myself going anywhere else.

I think college is what you make it. AU gives you lots of opportunities to be involved and be successful (academically & elsewhere) and it's up to the individual to do something about it.

I highly recommend AU. It's not flawless, but it's definitely a great place to go to college.

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questionI am thinking about coming there for college in the fall of 2008, and major in communications. do u think u can tell me a little more about the social life, housing lifestyle and academia there? thanks, kareema
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