Transfer AU fall 11'- Questions and Chances?

Transfer Students
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<p>So I am currently a freshman at a private, catholic, 4 year institution and am completely unhappy with the enviornment here, I want to transfer to American University in Washington, DC. I currently have a 3.32 out of 4.0 and am a Double Major in Political Science and International Studies. I took many gen ed classes here for the first 2 quarters but next quarter I will try to take classes that are easier to transfer.</p>

<p>Schedule Q1</p>

<p>Gen Ed Writing Rhetoric Discourse 103
Gen Ed Math and Tech Reasoning 120
Italian 101
Immigrant Youth </p>

<p>Schedule Q2</p>

<p>Gen Ed WRD 104
Gen Ed Math Tech 121
Italian 102
The Kennedy Presidency </p>

<p>ECs</p>

<p>Model United Nations (5+ years counting HS)
Young Democrats
Black Student Union
STARS mentorship Program
Currently in the running for a state department position (one more round to go!)
Interned for a political campaign in HS, but I don't think I can include that in my app.</p>

<p>Other:
Minority- African American female
Legacy- One of my parents attended AU</p>

<p>(My GPA is only based on the 1st quarter)
Questions-</p>

<p>I am currently taking Italian, and am not picking it up as well as I thought I would but I love the language and want to continue. My parents bought me a supplemental program to help me out. I was thinking about not taking Italian 103 next quarter and catching up on the supplemental program then resuming in the fall. Would this look bad to the Admissions Committee if they saw that I didn't continue Italian into the third quarter?</p>

<p>I have a feeling that my Gen eds might not transfer as well as I thought they would. I am thinking about taking 2 poli sci and 2 IR classes next quarter so that I will have some credits that transfer over. Good or bad?</p>

<p>I had a terrible experience with my roommate this year, (to the point that we are now in separate rooms) and am nervous to have a roommate again next year. I'm considering opting for a single, but knowing that I will be a new student, I acknowledge that I need to make friends. Should I try to get a single or double? I made friends with my whole floor this year because I stayed out of my room majority of the time that my roommate was there.</p>

<p>Typical greek question: I talked to a few people attending AU currently bout the prevalence of greek life on campus. Half said it is really prevalent and the other half said not at all. What's the deal? I just want to know if they participate much in community service, campus activities, parties etc. </p>

<p>Last but not least- Food. Is it the typical college food or is it really good. On a scale from 1 to 10 (one being the worst). Also I heard you can use meal plan money to buy food at restaurants in the area (PRETTY STOKED ABOUT THAT lol) do many restaurants actually participate in this?</p>

<p>Lots of appreciation to anyone able to tackle this bad boy. I didn't expect it to be so long.</p>

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<p>Bumpppp</p>

<p>Pleaseee?</p>

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<p>I actually transferred to American. It’s my second semester. I’m not a political science or international studies major, but I know a lot of people here who are. It’s a really great program from what I’ve heard. You’re GPA is good, but I think you’re ECs will be what gets you in here. They love politically active people. In general, be prepared for a very politically active atmosphere.</p>

<p>As far as gen eds, they have an unusual program but my advisor fit in most of the gen eds I took at my other school. My biggest issue with transferring credits was my math classes. They didn’t accept either of my math classes, one of them being stats. You’ll most likely have to take another math class here. I don’t know the IS or polysci program here so I can’t really comment on taking those classes, but if it’s a basic level class, it will probably transfer.</p>

<p>As for dorms, I didn’t get along with my roommate at my other school, but I get along fine with my roommate here. We live in a suite, so we share a bathroom with suitemates. It’s actually pretty nice. Rooms aren’t huge, but you aren’t on top of each other either. I doubt you’ll get a single, but you never know.</p>

<p>As for Greek life, I’m not involved with that. It’s only prevalent if you get involved with it I think. AU is a dry campus so there aren’t any frat houses on campus. They sometimes have tables trying to raise awareness or money for a cause. Other than that, it’s only a big deal if you make it that way.</p>

<p>The dining hall, called TDR, is actually pretty good. There’s a whole vegetarian side which is nice if you’re vegetarian. I’m not but sometimes venture over there. They usually have fresh food like fruit and salad stuff. Basically, if you want to eat healthy you can. They do have grilled food like chicken, burgers, turkey burgers, etc. It’s honestly nice compared to other cafeterias. Eventually the food will get old, but that’s the same with anywhere. On a scale, I’d give it around a 7 or 8.</p>

<p>Sorry my answer is equally as long as your post. Let me know if you have any other questions.</p>

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<p>Please don’t apologize! Your answer was great!</p>

<p>One more question, was it very hard to adjust to life at AU? (making friends and that sort of thing)</p>

<p>I really appreciate it!</p>

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<p>Adjusting to life really isn’t that difficult. It’s a very small campus and classes are also very small, so you see the same people a lot. I’m not the most outgoing person in the world, so I joined a club to make friends. Also, because classes are small, there’s a high chance that you’ll end up having classes with the same people again. That’s a sort of bonding technique. I had a class last semester with this one girl and we would make small talk. We have another class together this semester and we’re friends now. </p>

<p>Don’t be afraid to ask anymore questions. I’m happy to answer. I know transferring is stressful because you don’t want to choose the wrong school again.</p>