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American University


Educational QualityC- Faculty AccessibilityB
Useful SchoolworkB Excess CompetitionD-
Academic SuccessC Creativity/ InnovationC-
Individual ValueD- University Resource UseC+
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyA- FriendlinessD+
Campus MaintenanceB Social LifeC+
Surrounding CityA Extra CurricularsB
SafetyF
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Female
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Quite Bright

Safety
F

Surrounding City
A
She cares more about Safety than the average student.
Date: Oct 31 2008
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At American University I expected a certain level of sophistication with a balance of genuine concern for the students. Much to my dismay, I find that University official offices, especially those dealing with students, financial aid, student accounts, housing, admissions, are all unhelpful and give meaningless and shallow explanations to many questions. Students are treated as tuition payments, not as productive members of the university's community. The professors are mostly focused on publishing and promoting their own work and often miss class for conferences, interviews, panels, etc. The student body is large and diverse but the university in general should be more focused on them then the university's affect on the D.C. metro area. If you are a student who is concerned about receiving a higher and valuable education, I would not recommend American. If you are an adult student who is serious about their future line of work, I would not recommend American. If you are financing your own education, I would definitely not recommend American. If you are a trust-fund kid, who doesn't have to worry about money or their future, and just want somewhere to waste your 18-24 years, American is for you.
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