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To AU with Love: Nairobi, Kenya

Giovanni Marchand, SIS/MA ’26, shares photos from his summer interning at Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO).
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Celebrate Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month

In partnership with the Center for Student Belonging
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American University Students Share “Lessons to My First-Year Self”

Returning students share their best advice on helping the Class of 2029 get off to their best start at American University
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HRL staff at move-in

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A Busy U: The Methodical Work Behind Move-In

Housing and Residence Life spent the summer preparing to welcome new and returning Eagles, August 17–19.
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STEP students on campus during summer 2025

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STEP Into Campus Life

AU’s 2025 Summer Transition Enrichment Program—open to all incoming first-year students—wrapped up on August 8.
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Gustavo Marangoni, SIS/MA ’26

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Student Reflection: Researching Abroad in Tanzania

Gustavo Marangoni, SIS/MA ’26, offers a few words of reflection about his practicum experience in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Tips: Conquer Finals with AU Library

American University students can tap into a wide range of resources.
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Ainsley Ghaman sits on the edge of the concrete sign for School of International Service

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From LA to DC: My First Year at American University

SIS student Ainsley Ghaman, SIS/BA ’28, reflects on her first year at college and what she's learned living in the nation's capital.
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Beyond the Screen: MAIR Students share their D.C. Immersion Experience

Students in the MAIR Online program at the School of International Service reflect on their AU Immersion experience.
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NRSD students sitting on a palm tree in Costa Rica

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NRSD Students Reflect on Time in Costa Rica

Students reflect on their experiences abroad in Costa Rica with the NRSD program.
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