American University

pushydad
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:43:35 +0000

Those are very broad questions and they can be tough to answer. You say American is one of your top choices, why? What are you thinking about for a major? I can tell you what I have read and heard as a parent who was very involved in helping my daughter make a decision (she is a entering freshman): AU students tend to me more liberal than conservative. They tend to be aware of political and social issues. They like being close enough to a city to easily access what it offers but also have a more typical campus feel. They are attracted to the opportunities for internships that a city like DC offers. If you look at number of degrees granted, there are more students studying political science, international service and business, than chemistry, engineering, or advanced mathematics. There is a very inclusive and accepting atmosphere on campus. Students enjoy small class size and personal relationships with professors. I hope this helps. My advice is to read everything you can find about a school and make sure that you visit if it is possible.