Student review [#38223] for Political Science and International Relations
at American University - AU

An excellent choice! Political Science and International Studies are the two most common majors at American University, and as such, the programs in both majors have attracted excellent faculty and offer a variety of courses that allow for specialization and breadth and depth. impressive depth of education. The workload varies greatly depending on the courses taken and the professor teaching the class, but in general the workload is not unmanageable and it is possible to take advantage of a variety of extracurricular and employment opportunities while maintaining a high GPA. In terms of internships and job opportunities, American University is superior. There are countless job opportunities on campus, and UA also has an excellent career center that helps students secure internships on Capital Hill or with various NGOs, nonprofits, and private companies. In addition to all these qualities, AU consists of beautiful white buildings and classic architecture, which makes it an even nicer place to go to school. While expensive, it is undoubtedly worth every penny.