Overall Reviews
4.17 / 5 based on 68 reviews
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anonymous
CERAM, Sophia Antipolis, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wished I had known more about the academic system and how to choose a class from another. A lot of different tools are at the disposal of students in the US and the system is really different from France. I wish I had talked to a french alumni about it so I would have chosen the best from the beginning.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend American University for its excellence in academics. The quality of the classes and teachers is beyond expectations and the campus life is just amazing to experience.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
One helpful website I discovered when I came in and wished I had known from the beginning was: ratemyprofessor.com
It helps you choose the classes you'll take and see if it is worth taking because let's just say, it is important to be worth the money!
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Marie G
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I wish I had known...
I wish I had known that student life is not real life.
I would have started working on-campus from the beginning of the school year.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Take advantage of all the opportunities: as a student from a US university, you can participate in several internship programs.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
It's better to do the readings on a regular basis.
I would choose to do a paper instead of an exam, when possible.
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Anne-Laure D
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I wish I had known...
The Amrican students are a little bit less mature than European and Latin American students.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Be curious and outgoing.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
There is a great website for cheap plane tickets, hotel rate: www.priceline.com
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“Catholic University of America was not listed”
Andrew R
United States, Undergraduate
Marketing and Sales Management, 2019
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I go to the Catholic University of America and I selected American because my school was not listed. CUA is a great school that set me up with a strong study abroad program in Paris, France. After three months of studying in France, I was able to speak fluently with my host family and other native speakers in Paris. I am now an IES ambassador for my school and a double major in International Business and French.
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Pros
Strong study abroad program, great language department
Cons
A lot of construction, bad cafeteria
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“World Class Instructors and Students”
John C
United States, Graduate
Business Studies, 2000
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More often than not you will be taking classes with other students who are congressional aides or established professionals in any number of regional tech companies from the Dulles corridor.
Many professors have ties to the local business community as well. So, they bring both real world experience as well as their research knowledge. AU is definitely one of those best kept secrets in DC.
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Pros
knowledgeable professors, student peers who are movers & shakers
Cons
not cheap, parking can be challenging, limited class availability
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Diana Z
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I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Anybdoy who decides to participate in the Washington Semester Programme at AU should be aware of the rather low academic level.Therefore, no one should be afraid of failing.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
The Programme also includes internships. People who are interested in interning with a very good company should start looking for internships before arriving in Washington, DC.
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