American University Top Questions

Anyone who wants a lot of school spirit, easy-to-find social life, and/or conservative collegiate experience should look elsewhere.

If you are interested in mathematics and science, I would probably look elsewhere. AU is a very liberal arts-based university and is incredibly focused upon writing abilities. Those who are interested in getting heavily involved in greek life may want to look at another university. I am a part of Alpha Phi Omega, however our campus does not provide on campus housing for greek life. If you are not interested in politics this is definitely not the school for you. AU is extremely outspoken when it comes to this subject and heated discussions about politics are often brought up.

A person who is focused on school and wants to do well. This school is really great for it's international relations program, so it would be helpful to be interested in it but is good in all other areas as well.

People who don't care about their schooling or about being involved.

A person who does like city life or who is unwilling to try new things should not attend American University.

People who are competitive, like being lost in a crowd, don't enjoy diversity, don't enjoy politics, and don't appreciate social activism

Someone who doesn't like greek life or who enjoys school spirit and sports.

If you hate to go out and do things off campus, this probably isn't the best school for you. There are always activities on campus but Washington, DC, has a huge number of museums and landmarks. I've been here for 2 years and I haven't come close to seeing all of them. Everything is easy to get to so there's no excuse to stay on campus all day. And it's nice to get off campus and away from the stress of school work.

Some one who is close minded and doesn't want to meet people different from themselves.

Super conservatives or people that can't stand to be around homosexuals or are very closed-minded.