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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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strudge206

'15

International Studies

4.6
A

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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jessanesbitt

'14

Anthropology and Archaeology

4.2
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Social Justice and Snobs

There's a serious focus on social justice, which is my favorite thing about AU. But the people here have money, and tend to be snobby. Not everyone, but there are definitely those kids who can spend as much of their parents money as they want. And the International Relations program is renown, but I love the anthropology department because of the focus on social justice. And it's super gay -friendly.

Dec 24, 2011

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omgwatt

'13

Biology

5.0
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Activities Galore.

They have an abundance of activities, so even if you're a transfer student, you can find friends very quickly. It's great! there are so many clubs and organizations, if you don't join one, you're missing out!

May 31, 2011

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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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