Campus

One of the main reasons I decided to come to AU (instead of going to NYU or another inner city school) was for its campus. I love the idea that AU is in the most important city in the world (for those of you who say New York City is more important, look where everyone came running when the stock market had issues). But although we're in a huge metro area, AU has tons of open space for vegetation and quads.

 

In fact, American is a designated arboretum, with many different kinds of trees and plants lining the campus. It truly is a beautiful place to live, especially this time of year when the trees are beginning to change color and the temperature is mild.

 

See, people think you can't get the typical "college campus" feel if you decide to study in a big city like Washington, DC. But AU debunks this myth. We're right in the center of NW Washington - literally 5 miles from the White House. Yet you can walk out of your dorm and throw a Frisbee or football around with your friends on the quad.

 

Talk about the best of both worlds.

Comments

[Whitney]

Fall in DC slows everyone down for a little while. People seem to take more time to appreciate the changes taking place. I know that I certainly find more reasons to just go and sit outside on the quad with an Americano and a good book or a friend.

Fall in DC definitely vies for one of my favorite seasons, simply because the leaves are gorgeous as they change colors and I love the way they crunch beneath my feet.

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[Mandy]

hey what dorm do you think is the best to live in? i have to turn in my housing request form soon and i just wanted an insiders opinion. thanks!