<p>^^^ I applied ED too, im anxious to hear as well.</p>
<p>I actually got an email from my states admissions officer a few days ago, she said she was looking at my application, and I’ll get my decision shortly. </p>
<p>So hopefully they will be sending them out soon. </p>
<p>good luck.</p>
<p>I also applied ED!
I think we are supposed to hear mid-December.</p>
<p>My son applied ED last year. I think he heard around December 10 but I can’t remember exactly. I know it was earlier than he expected to hear from AU because he was shocked when I called him at school to say there was an envelope from AU for him–he had me bring it over to him to open right away, and he opened it right at the car outside in front of his school while it was snowing…he didn’t even bother to climb in to the car first.</p>
<p>Earlier in this very long and great thread was some questions about different religious groups on campus. Wondering if there is a Muslim students group? or Middle Eastern Students group? and how that fits in with the general environment?</p>
<p>A lot of times they will do their very best to get as many people as possible notified before the admissions office closes for the holidays – because they know it makes a fantastic present for people who have their hearts set on AU. Even if it’s just an e-mail or a phonecall, and then the official admissions packet will be sent out on the 31st.</p>
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<p>expatme: AU has over 250 student organizations, so they have a few that fit your general interests.</p>
<ul>
<li>Arabic Club: To foster knowledge and passion about the Arabic language and to expose students to the variety of learning styles and cultures associated with the Arabic language.</li>
<li>Muslim Student Association</li>
<li>Project Nur: Nur as defined in Arabic as enlightenment, will position itself as a Muslim-led forum for students from various backgrounds, cultures, and faith to come together to celebrate their differences, solidify their commonalities, and bring light or knowledge to their respective communities.</li>
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<p>If you (or anyone else) is interested in the active groups at AU, I recommend </p>
<p><a href=“https://american-sgms.symplicity.com/index.php?s=publicgroups[/url]”>https://american-sgms.symplicity.com/index.php?s=publicgroups</a></p>
<p>it’s a database of the active groups at AU (clubs, coalitions, student government, student media etc.). Each listing has the name of the president, and a contact with the contacts email (more often than not, the President is the contact) along with a brief description of the club and any stated goals. Hope that helps :)</p>
<p>AU transfer: Thanks for the excellent info!</p>
<p>expatme,
If AU doesn’t have a group that does what you want…start one! AU is a school for kids who aren’t afraid of putting themselves out there. My son jokes that whining gets you no where at AU–but if you have a plan of action, you get 100% support.</p>
<p>For those choosing not to live in the dorms, best areas for finding an apartment are right near campus? Up in Tenleytown? or anywhere on the red line ok or is that too much of a hassle to take the metro AND shuttle just to get to campus?</p>
<p>Kulakai: It’s all about personal preference. If you think it’s going to affect your desire to go to class if it’s snowing and you have to ride metro, then wait for the shuttle, and then walk to class: then stay near campus. However some undergraduates, and even more grad students do that. It just takes a responsible (ie. if you forget something, there is no running back to your dorm) and self driven person to live farther away from campus. Most students who do, make a large effort to block their classes together three days a week to minimize the amount of times the have to commute. </p>
<p>Tenleytown is expensive (even by DC standards) housing because of the residential neighborhood of Chevy Chase, MD that it sits near. Price is the only real incentive to move farther down the redline.</p>
<p>Are any of you in SIS? Or have an S or D in it?
If so, how do they like the classes and professors?
Any internships related to SIS?</p>
<p>Hi, I was accepted ED for class of 2014, and I have a few questions about AU:</p>
<p>1) Food - Really as bad as everyone says?
2) Housing - I’m debating between Anderson, Letts, and McDowell. Can anyone tell me the differences between them, apart from location, and which they’ve liked/preferred.
3) Bed Size - Twin XL or standard Twin?
4) Weather - My mom lived in DC for a year and insists that the winters aren’t as cold as they have been in recent years. Testimony?</p>
<p>I’d love some advice too, especially on Leonard and Hughes. </p>
<p>Is the hike from Leonard to SIS really that far? What about meal plans?</p>
<p>melie2010: </p>
<p>1) The food isn’t all that bad at first, it’s actually pretty decent. But they repeat it FREQUENTLY so by about a month in, you’ve had almost everything you’ll have while at AU. Fortunately, depending on your meal plan – you get money for ‘Eagle Bucks’ and I recommend going to ZBurger (great milkshakes), Angelicos (fantastic pizza) and other places that even deliver to the dorms. It keeps things varied – but keep an eye on your Eagle Bucks account – that money runs out fast.</p>
<p>2) I would narrow it to Letts and Anderson. (If you want something on the other side of campus – look at Leonard) Letts has a major bonus because it has a gym right inside. Obviously it has the only all female floor on campus and a great entertaining space called sky-lounge. Letts also gets WAY into school spirit. Anderson is the biggest dorm on campus – but thats the only differences between the two. The dorms don’t differ between the two, and there is a great meeting place in between the two dorms. It’s very difficult NOT to meet people in either with over 1/4 of the student population living in one of the two dorms.</p>
<p>3) Twin XL</p>
<p>4) Winters in DC involve very little snow (the recent blizzard that hit there withstanding) but it gets pretty chilly. It all depends on where you live now, and what you’re used to. I came from Michigan, so I find it kind of silly (albeit awesome) when school gets delayed for an inch or two of snow. Wind chill brings temperatures down a lot. Just make sure you have clothes for weather in the 20s and you’ll be fine. </p>
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<p>serendipipity12:
Leonard is probably my favorite freshman hall – it’s close to McDowell so even though the gym isn’t in the building per say – it’s easy to get to. I love that most, if not all if the internationals live there. The fact that it was the most recently renovated dorm makes it pretty nice too (only two academic years, before yours, have lived in the dorm since it was redone). No, it’s not a far walk to the SIS building – the campus really looks expansive on the campus maps and virtual tour – but you can get most anywhere in 5-7 minutes depending on the length of your legs.</p>
<p>Meal Plans: Again, it’s all about you. I RARELY eat breakfast and when I do, it’s a granola bar from my room. So I got the 150 block meal plan – and I still have meals left over at the end of the year. Freshman year you have to get AT LEAST the 150 meal plan – because they don’t want people getting the 100 or 75 block plan to try and save money and then run out halfway through the school year. Don’t worry too much about meal plan choosing, because most everyone has them leftover at the end of the year, and the TDR becomes a really nice place with people swiping each other in. :)</p>
<p>I am pretty sure the beds are generally regular twins not twin XL except if you are really tall and request a longer bed. (My daughter has a VERY tall friend) I believe that they send you something with all that info.
Ellen</p>
<p>1) Food - Really as bad as everyone says?</p>
<p>No, people whine a lot. I mean its not like my moms cooking but I’m eating fine and it is good enough to not need to influence your decision to go here very much. </p>
<p>2) Housing - I’m debating between Anderson, Letts, and McDowell. Can anyone tell me the differences between them, apart from location, and which they’ve liked/preferred.</p>
<p>I’d go Letts or Anderson if you don’t mind some noise and fun. Northside has fun too but I don’t know-- I just regret not trying southside before i moved off campus</p>
<p>3) Bed Size - Twin XL or standard Twin?</p>
<p>Twin</p>
<p>4) Weather - My mom lived in DC for a year and insists that the winters aren’t as cold as they have been in recent years. Testimony?</p>
<p>Its been extra cold and obviously extra snowy. I’m from up north so its nothing compared to what I’m used to. It can get pretty windy sometimes.</p>
<p>1) No, the food is all right… some things you can get at TDR or the Tavern are very good. But I completely agree with AUTransfer… you’ll inevitably get tired of it after a couple of months. Get creative, mix it up, learn to make some of your own food, and you’ll be just fine. Watch your Eaglebucks and your bank account though, because it’s so easy to spend too much money at restaurants.</p>
<p>2) Dorms are completely a matter of preference. I preferred more quiet in my living space, so I chose Hughes, and I loved it… McDowell is similar. Everyone was very friendly but also understanding about needing to study. If you prefer more activity, pick south side. Also, the Hughes bathrooms and showers were significantly better than Anderson’s, in my experience.</p>
<p>3) Standard Twin, unless you request otherwise.</p>
<p>4) Pretty cold but not as cold as some places, for sure. Summers are kind of gross and sweaty. I’m from the southwest, so it’s more rainy and humid than I’m used to.</p>
<p>What’s the party/drinking scene like?</p>
<p>it’s whatever you want it to be—there are always parties to go to on the weekends, but there is also a ton to do if you don’t want to go to a party. You’re in DC. And AU is an amalgam of all sorts of interesting people with lots of different interests. Keep yourself open to doing things you’ve never done before–from going to museums to raves to classical concerts and dance clubs to lectures and debates and yes, even to parties.There are lots of parties. You can drink, you can drink to excess, you can go to the party and not drink at all.</p>
<p>Do you think if you come in undecided (business/English/History) it would be easy to switch to the business school later if your grades are good and interests change?</p>
<p>It’s not hard as long as you have taken some of the prerequisites. Most students arrive at AU as undecided and therefore in the liberal arts program. It’s also extremely easy to have double majors in different college, for example one major in Kogod Business and one major in SIS or SOC.</p>