John
Gay-Jew, ugly duckling (girls), political nerds, wannabe rich kids who couldn't get into a better school.
Maha
The stereotype of students at American U is that they are among the most active students in the country. This includes not only activities on campus, but their work with non-profits, the government, private sector, etc. Based on the students that I have interacted with and my own work, I think that this is an accurate sentiment.
Annelies
I really wouldn't say my school has a stereotype. Everyone at American University is really friendly and accepting of everyone. I think the thing that most unites AU students is their shared sense of passion, drive, and spirit. I know sounds ridiculously cheesy, but its true.
Gabriela
Many people say that AU is "Gay Jew" which is very stereotypical and not a very welcoming statement. We like to think of our school as a very "safe" place for LGBTA students, in fact we have an exemplar program for those who seek to join a safe and non harmful community called the Safe Sticker Program. As for the "Jew" part of the statement, I don't think this is true at all - The AU campus is a very diverse campus with plenty of international students and people from all kinds of backgrounds. The experience at AU is what you make it - you can have whatever you like.
Eric
We are a private school filled with a lot of rich, international kids
I dont know about the rich kid part though there are kids who do have a lot of money. Our school does have a TON of international students who go here
Mary
Yes. This stereotype is accurate. AU is one of the most politically active universities in the US, and not just in terms of domestic politics There are just as many who follow and are vocal about international news. Our student organizations get some of the best, and most relevant, people to come speak to the student body.
Molly
The stereotype is that every student is into politics or wants to be a lobbyist. This is not true. While the political programs (both domestic and international) are prominent, there are many other programs. The Kogod School of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences are both excellent and they cater to their students. While it's true that AU doesn't have a football team, students do attend other games, especially basketball. There is also greek life if you want it, but it can easily be ignored if that's not your thing.