American University - AU
speciality: Politics

I would 100% recommend this school. I am a Marine Corps Veteran and proud AU alum. NI received my BA in Comparative Politics at AU in 2017. It was engaging and worth every minute. I was constantly engaged with the material the material and was fascinated by the culture the school presented. As an older student I was nervous to go to a highly competitive college but with the culture of both student and staff it was enjoyable through and through.

The instructors are unique and the classes can be boring at times. Check-in is stressful (but it is everywhere). The workload is what I expected. The most popular majors are international relations and political science

Some teachers are amazing, some awful – typical of any school. But the real problem with AU is that many students don’t care about academics as much as other things (eg, partying). The academics are really interrupted by the Greek life and the social life of the students. This makes it difficult for students interested in academics to get the most out of their school experience. Some students do not take classes seriously and do not respect teachers and other students. Courses and opportunities at UA are perfect for people who want to take advantage

While studying International Studies/Political Science, I had an incredible experience at AU. Our international studies program is one of the best in the country, and all faculty have at some point applied what they teach. Some of my teachers are former ambassadors, diplomats, NGO workers, researchers and business people who are directly involved in the subject they are currently teaching, which adds a great perspective. The same goes for my SPA (Political Science) teachers. I’m leaving Australia in a year and a half and have a good chance of getting a job in diplomacy, NGO or even media, so I’m very happy with my experience. The only thing I would change is that sometimes our courses are more theoretical. I would have liked to see some of the topics discussed in practice (such as in a classroom simulation), but overall I have learned a lot over the past two and a half years. I am very happy with what I got from 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.

I will be in my second year this year and my first year at AU was the best! I’ve met so many great people and learned more new things in a single semester than I ever learned in my top 50 of high school. Many of my general education classes have fundamentally changed the way I think and see the world and I’m excited to see what my core classes will look like. The whole campus is beautiful and there are so many places to study or hang out. I have to recommend quad biking on sunny days as it feels like the whole campus is out enjoying the sun. People are motivated and motivated, but most people just want to have fun when they’re not studying or doing an internship. The general motto is “work hard, play more” and if you prefer to live like that I recommend you go to AU. However, if you want to party like a state school fraternity, I wouldn’t recommend AU as kids put academics first here. When you come here you can honestly have so many once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can’t get anywhere else in the country. As a freshman, for example, I did an internship on Capitol Hill, entered the electoral hall of the House of Representatives, saw the Pope, participated in dances in various embassies and met various ambassadors and the president of the EU. I am excited to see what the next year will bring and recommend high school students to come to school if they feel they belong.

I have my degree in political science from the AU. Overall I would say it was a solid experience. Being in Washington is both the biggest draw and the biggest flaw of the school. The positives are that DC is a wonderfully dynamic city with many jobs / internship opportunities, cultural events and restaurants and people from all over the world / country. AU helps you take advantage of it with professors who often work in Washington and connections with good internships. The downside is that politics can consume all of your experience, and the professional vibe appeals more to people in their 20s and 30s than 19-year-olds who want to party and explore. This means that UA itself has little campus pride or spirit, and most people leave campus as soon as possible to experience DC in all its glory.