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School Slang
  • "Once an eagle, always an eagle": The slogan for AU alums, especially sports fans
  • Flaming Cupcake: The flame design protruding from the roof of the Kay Spiritual Life Center
  • Floorcest: Hooking up with someone on your own floor
  • JAMed: Getting written up by your RA for various rule violations
  • Sexile: To kick your roommate out so you can hook up
  • TDR: Terrace Dining Room—the main cafeteria at AU
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • It’s not as small as you think.
  • Not reading the newspaper leaves you out of a lot of conversations.
  • Owning a suit is a must in D.C.
  • The city is more than just monuments and museums. Exploration is key.
  • The girl-to-guy ratio does make a difference.
  • The Metro is super convenient, but it’s super expensive, too.
Tips to Succeed
  • Extracurriculars are a fantastic way to meet people and build your résumé.
  • Get out into the city! You’ll make connections and experience an entire metropolis.
  • Go to your professors’ office hours. The faculty is accessible and available to help you.
  • Work on campus; party off campus.
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chay23

Psychology '15

3.5
B

Women's Initative

Very good open discussions on women and how they are portrayed.

May 24, 2012

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doorp123

International Studies and Government '14

5.0
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Very Political

It's all about politics in DC, and AU is fight in there with lots of clubs and activities and great speakers, like Bill Clinton last fall.

Apr 18, 2012

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strudge206

International Studies '15

4.6
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Opportunities Galore!

With 85% of graduating seniors having had an internship, the networking and career opportunities are near endless. American sets its students up to go out in the real world and find a career path that they are passionate about.

Dec 26, 2011

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User rating for American University - Inside Scoop is 4.6 out of 5 based on 15 user reviews.

Facts

Traditions Primal Scream: Around finals time, students gather in the courtyard between Hughes and McDowell halls to yell their heads off for Primal Scream and watch other students flash them from the overlooking dorms. It’s a stress reliever.
Urban Legends
  • A giant mutant beaver-type creature prowls the campus at night.
  • An old woman who lived near campus donated a huge sum of money before her death for the perpetual garden maintenance that goes on.
  • The black squirrels and gray squirrels that live on campus constantly fight each other.

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