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Why go on Exchange to American University in Washington, DC?

Great education, location, and resources for professional development! American University provided an excellent and impressive learning environment and a really positive experience for an exchange program.   Two aspects that really stood out were: 1) the high expectations that professors had of their students to create a challenging and meaningful in-and-out of classroom experience and 2) the focus on professional development and networking. Not only was there a career development center for the university that was sufficiently staffed with qualified help, but also a professional development within each department of study.    Indigenous People’s March (Jan 2019)   The university is also embedded in Washington, DC, the capital of the United States.   The school really embraces this as an opportunity to work in government, international diplomacy, research and political advocacy. Students can access this from the staff and faculty of the School of International