As soon as I arrived to THE AU, I knew I made the right choice. Looking back now, I know Cornerstone DC truly fostered skills and characteristics which have been essential to my professional and personal development. It was honestly the best way to start college.

I chose Cornerstone DC because it gave me the opportunity to experience DC as a freshman in college, which is pretty remarkable. I was a part of the Environmental Protection Agency and provided assistance in the Human Resources and Administration Division. Currently, I am studying to graduate with a degree in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG) and a minor in French. Cornerstone DC provided me with the best experience I could have had during my first year at AU.

I chose Cornerstone DC because I wanted to study Political Science and saw this as an amazing opportunity. This program also gave me an advantage – having a MFP during my first year of college. Being on Capitol Hill has given me valuable firsthand experience to carry through the rest of my career. I worked with Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, and through this I was able to gain insight to how our political system actually works, and my experiences here have shaped what I want to study the remainder of college.

I chose Cornerstone DC because I wanted to get ahead and start my first year of college with a MFP. I was a part of the Washington National Cathedral and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Now, I am a sophomore Musical Theatre major with a minor in Business and Entertainment and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. I also made two of my best friends through Cornerstone DC. Go Eagles!

Cornerstone DC along with THE AU’s campus and reputation was the reason I chose to attend. Out of all the schools I was choosing from AU gave me the best opportunities. During the program, I worked with a congressman on Capitol Hill and gained a lot of experience while getting adjusted to college classes. Now I am continuing my studies in biology and environmental science and hoping to use my experience when applying to future jobs.

I chose Cornerstone DC because I wanted to take advantage of the valuable opportunities in the DC area. I was in the communications and public affairs department at The Better Business Bureau. I was able to gain an understanding of how non-profit organizations operate while building strong relationships with my supervisors and coworkers which has helped me land other opportunities.

“I chose the program for the fact that it was pretty much the only online [sports] curriculum I could find with an emphasis on analytics. There are a multitude of sports management degrees

“I was originally exploring The American University’s Master of Science in Analytics program to further my career in my current industry [grocery retail], however I came across a link to the new

“My first impression is that American University is a really beautiful campus.”