The American University essentially represents exactly what the United States is – a melting pot! My school has people from all over the world with different religions, sexual orientations and interests. American University is also ranked among the top 100 schools in the nation, with a post-graduation employment rate of over 80%. It offers an amazing study abroad program that caters to its American sister universities abroad as well as non-American universities. As a liberal college, students have great freedom while maintaining order and discipline. There are many transportation options as well as carpooling. I own a car and use it to get to school because I don’t live on campus, but if you live on campus you don’t really need it.