61 reviews
4.15 / 5 based on 61 reviews
Useful |
0
Emily O
Housing
Type of housing: Not technically ON campus but university housing
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It would allow for more freedom... the guards can be a little strict sometimes, plus housing was so cheap off campus. I could have had my own bathroom... But living in the dorms allows you to get to know other people a LOT better
Read more >
Personal comments
It depends on what you like... if you don't mind dorm style bathrooms and roommates who stay up all night, then its great. You get to know other kids really well, but there is a lack of privacy. If you don't like cats, you might not like the dorm because there are lots of "adopted" dorm cats that live in the lobby. The guards can be strict with females sometimes, but its Egypt!
Read more >
Useful |
0
vtortella
,
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I was well acquainted with the Arab world because I had lived in Syria the year before, so Egypt did not represent a big change for me.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I studied two different things at American University in Cairo. First, I was at the Arabic Language Insitute (ALI) studying Arabic for a year. I loved their method of teaching Arabic as a second language and most professors are absolutely great.
During the summer, I took two courses in Economics (Micro and Macro) while I have no complaints about professors, I do have a lot to say regarding AMerican University administration. The application process was a mess, nobody seemed to be responsible for anything, long lines would form at the registration office, and I almost missed important deadlines because I was misinformed. Whoever is going to take classes at AUC, please make sure that that you start all application process with enough lenght of time because the university is pretty caothic internally.
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I would recommend to anybody going to live there to read as many books as possible about culture, and contemporary history and politics in the Arab World.
Read more >
Useful |
0
bigbadbhav
Overall
I wish I had known...
the large amount of air pollution and enormous amount of smoking from the locals
Read more >
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
CANNOT HAVE THE STUDENTS RUNNING THE SHOW!!!!
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
TRAVEL TRAVLE TRAVEL. do not waste a single weekend. thoguht you may want to stay in the city and hit the bars and clubs but trus tme once is enough for the one club in cairo and the pubs you can do on weekdays but travel to these places to the east and west and you will have the time of your life...DAHAB!!
Read more >
Useful |
4
Aisha B
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My roommate didn't speak english so this was the best factor in helping me learn Arabic. We watched Soap opera and cartoons in Arabic and she would try to explain. I helped her with her english and she with my arabic. Also as a girl you tend to pick up little things automatically when you date some one from the area. And as a girl its not hard to get involved with the male population in the area. So 3 days after I arrived I found myself dating one of the guys in the club I had joined. were still great friends.
Read more >
Useful |
0
“not worth it”
Nesma E
Netherlands, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2020
Overall
the administration doesn't take students or parents feedback regarding any significant topic into consideration. very authoritarian leadership, and because of that everything is going downhill.
Read more >
Pros
there are inspiring professors
Cons
the overall services offered are not worth the tuition fees paid.
Useful |
4
Sabrina S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Some of the nicest places to go to at night include La Bodega, Club 35, Cairo Jazz Club, and Latex at the Nile Hilton. During the day it is nice to just spend some time at cafes such as Tabasco,L'Aroma, and Cilantro. Among the other things that I would recommend are visiting the pyramids and doing some site seeing whenever possible as there are so many interesting things to see due to the history of the country.
Read more >