American University of Cairo (AUC)

It would allow for more freedom... the guards can be a little strict sometimes, plus housing was so cheap off campus. I could have had my own bathroom... But living in the dorms allows you to get to know other people a LOT better

I was well acquainted with the Arab world because I had lived in Syria the year before, so Egypt did not represent a big change for me.

I studied two different things at American University in Cairo. First, I was at the Arabic Language Insitute (ALI) studying Arabic for a year. I loved their method of teaching Arabic as a second language and most professors are absolutely great. During the summer, I took two courses in Economics (Micro and Macro) while I have no complaints about professors, I do have a lot to say regarding AMerican University administration. The application process was a mess, nobody seemed to be responsible for anything, long lines would form at the registration office, and I almost missed important deadlines because I was misinformed. Whoever is going to take classes at AUC, please make sure that that you start all application process with enough lenght of time because the university is pretty caothic internally.

the large amount of air pollution and enormous amount of smoking from the locals

CANNOT HAVE THE STUDENTS RUNNING THE SHOW!!!!