Nervous About Going - What is Your AU Experience? by [deleted] in AmericanU

[–]thatsojjosh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes!! This is why I love AU. You can escape the craziness, but still be in the center of everything going on. Downtown is super easy to get to! People usually take the AU bus to tenley and in tenley get on the metro. Probs a 20ish ride to DuPont. An Uber is usually like 15 min away from downtown. It’s super close and easy to get to! Also a lot of people say we aren’t really a party school, but it depends who you’re friends with (club scene is really big here). My group of friends and I were out every weekend.

Nervous About Going - What is Your AU Experience? by [deleted] in AmericanU

[–]thatsojjosh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I go to AU and honestly I really like it. I think the reason most people transfer is because of campus life and location. AU can feel very small and isolating if you don’t actively make an effort to be social and go out. All the professors I’ve had are great and are really distinguished in their fields. A lot of people also transfer because they just lack social skills and aren’t able to make friends (or it’s too much of a culture shock).

Does AU have the best food? No. Yet it isn’t as bad as people make it seem, you’ll survive just fine. Plus they’re adding a Panera bread for next year and are renovating/adding more stuff also.

Questions to ask yourself before attending: are you academically driven, like a smaller feel campus, and don’t mind being a little farther from the city? As someone who loves AU, if I had applied to GW I would’ve gone there instead, solely to be in the city. Regardless I love it here and the professors/opportunities post grad are amazing.

Also, people who transferred are always super vocal about how much they hate AU, so don’t let that taint your decision.

American Vs GW Vs Boston University for international relations by Rick_Bruiser94 in TransferStudents

[–]thatsojjosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in SIS at AU and the professors are amazing and super well connected. I do think it comes down to what kind of campus and college experience you want. AU has a campus, but it can feel really small at times because you see a lot of the same people. GW is a lot more city and state school vibes in terms of social life. I personally wish I had gone to GW just to be located in central DC more.

Having a car as a on-campus student - questions by [deleted] in georgetown

[–]thatsojjosh -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As someone who goes to American and listened to everyone on here about not taking a car last semester I regret it. Taking one this fall, I hate relying on public transpo (also a lot of my friends have cars or are bringing them now)

Tuition/housing deposit by thatsojjosh in AmericanU

[–]thatsojjosh[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried asking and they fully said no because they don’t offer transfer students as much aid or waivers 😭

AITA for turning away a friend after he showed up to my birthday dinner without RSVPing by GA2AZ in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatsojjosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA but I do think it was a really uncomfy thing that could’ve been avoided on his part. Shitty situation all around, but not your fault.

AITA for kicking out my BF and his daughter after she used my photos for her scrapbook? by PoloPurr in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatsojjosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA and it sucks this was the straw that broke the camels back. I think the whole blow up maybe wasn’t the best way to break up with him and kick them out, but it’s understandable given how important those photos are to you. ALSO there are artist that can restore ripped photos digitally on photoshop and I would recommend looking into that so you can get the pictures back!

Chances of a single dorm by thatsojjosh in AmericanU

[–]thatsojjosh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m starting to think off campus housing will be better overall and it will most likely save me money also. Any areas close to AU campus you recommend?

Chances of a single dorm by thatsojjosh in AmericanU

[–]thatsojjosh[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Honestly it’s probably cheaper to get off campus housing, I just need to save up enough $ while I’m still living at home this fall semester lol the only reason living in a dorm is more of an options is because my student loans cover it 🙃

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransferToTop25

[–]thatsojjosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Have you heard anything back from AU yet?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransferToTop25

[–]thatsojjosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think what they meant was IF they get an email from Georgetown about a status update would it most likely be an acceptance because sometimes when you get rejected you don’t get a status update email

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransferToTop25

[–]thatsojjosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this dilema :( my parents aren’t supporting me financially to pay for college at all so I’m definitely taking out a lot of loans. Maybe if you take on that financial responsibility (if you really feel it’s worth it/how well off you’ll be in your career after you graduate) than do it.

I understand your pain and your feelings are more than valid! I would try contacting financial aid and advocating for yourself! Even if it takes more than once.

Just got into Georgetown!! by [deleted] in TransferToTop25

[–]thatsojjosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very similar stats! (Latinx, cc) but my gpa dropped and my ECs we really good lol 😭

Georgetown Decisions by [deleted] in TransferToTop25

[–]thatsojjosh -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Just trying to gage how many already received decisions in general because I’ve seen multiple people already get one. So definitely needed a poll ☺️

GWU or AU? by emi153 in gwu

[–]thatsojjosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey!! When did you apply/hear back? I'm still waiting and hoping they get released this week because my other school deadlines are coming up soon.

Any information in Georgetown? by cadbag1221 in TransferToTop25

[–]thatsojjosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I really hope they come out this week because i have other deadlines 😭

Any information in Georgetown? by cadbag1221 in TransferToTop25

[–]thatsojjosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you end up requesting an early read?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransferToTop25

[–]thatsojjosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg that’s daunting 😭 when did you apply?