<p>Ok I’m new to this thing and don’t really know how it works… BUT I’m a rising high school senior and I visited AU and LOVED it… what are your opinions/pros/cons of the school? I loved the location and campus. What about other D.C. area schools? I visited GW and didn’t like it, same with Georgetown, even though I prob. could get into both.</p>
<p>Why did you not like GW and GU? Lol I’m curious???</p>
<p>Amd,
I obviously liked the school or I wouldn’t have stayed for four years. I think there are a few highlights that make AU unique that made me want to come/stay here:</p>
<p>1) There is a strong focus on the importance of combining classroom knowledge with real world experience through a high expectation of internships (over 80% of students have had at least one by graduation with most having at least two) and by having many adjunct professors who work in the fields they teach.</p>
<p>2) Great study abroad program with about 60% of people studying abroad. There are over a 100 programs covering pretty much every area you could imagine and the credits transfer cleanly.</p>
<p>3) Small school feel. Classes are typically very small (average size of 23) with most of mine under 20. Professors are also very open to meeting with students with most having extra office hours and offering to go to lunch or coffee whenever you want.</p>
<p>4) Strong interdisciplinary focus. While at times AU’s individual schools may seem a bit disjointed, students take advantage of them all while here. The majority of my friends have at least a minor in a different school than their primary major with many double majoring across schools. This gives you a unique experience that looks good for potential employers who know they are getting a well-rounded student.</p>
<p>5) Student’s voices are heard. AU takes shared governance seriously which means that students as well as faculty have a voice in what policies are set. Students participate at every level of the university’s decision-making process and for better or worse run most of the programming as well.</p>