Whitney
Anyone who wants a lot of school spirit, easy-to-find social life, and/or conservative collegiate experience should look elsewhere.
Jessica
If you are interested in mathematics and science, I would probably look elsewhere. AU is a very liberal arts-based university and is incredibly focused upon writing abilities. Those who are interested in getting heavily involved in greek life may want to look at another university. I am a part of Alpha Phi Omega, however our campus does not provide on campus housing for greek life. If you are not interested in politics this is definitely not the school for you. AU is extremely outspoken when it comes to this subject and heated discussions about politics are often brought up.
Kristen
A person who is focused on school and wants to do well. This school is really great for it's international relations program, so it would be helpful to be interested in it but is good in all other areas as well.
Elise
People who don't care about their schooling or about being involved.
Veronica
A person who does like city life or who is unwilling to try new things should not attend American University.
Georgette
People who are competitive, like being lost in a crowd, don't enjoy diversity, don't enjoy politics, and don't appreciate social activism
Lauren
Someone who doesn't like greek life or who enjoys school spirit and sports.
Breanna
If you hate to go out and do things off campus, this probably isn't the best school for you. There are always activities on campus but Washington, DC, has a huge number of museums and landmarks. I've been here for 2 years and I haven't come close to seeing all of them. Everything is easy to get to so there's no excuse to stay on campus all day. And it's nice to get off campus and away from the stress of school work.
Sarah
Some one who is close minded and doesn't want to meet people different from themselves.
Kelly
Super conservatives or people that can't stand to be around homosexuals or are very closed-minded.
Marcia
Some one who wants to be at a school with a lot of school spirit.
Heather
Students that are afraid to learn how to use public transportation, and who aren't self motivated enough to join in with groups they're interested in.
Keith
If you are not into fashion and/or politics, you should not attend this school.
Laura
If you are looking for a large university and want to meet lots of people do not come here. The school feels very small. If you want to graduate without student loans, do not come here, its very expensive. If you do not like to drink, do not come here. If you are female and want to meet straight males in college, do not come here, the school is 65{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} female with a very large gay population. If you don't like politics or are not willing to learn about them, do not come here.
Sarah
Someone who is looking for a big, conservative school.
Lauren
AU is in the process of ascending through the college tiers; anyone who is not ready for an academically rigorous schedule should not attend. Also, anyone who is extremely close minded or conservatively oriented might want to reconsider.
Ashley
A close-minded person would have no place on this campus. There are constant discussions going around whether it be about politics, religion, or minor beliefs about the school system; if a person is going to come into these conversations with one answer on his/her mind and no patience to hear and learn others' ideas then he/she would be most uncomfortable and unhappy.
Patrick
They only people who should not consider coming to this school are those who are not open to different people.