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[quote=Anonymous]It's a great option for Americans. For the right student (i.e. more independent, socially competent, has a better idea of what they want to study), it can offer a truly amazing university experience.

Academics are more focused, but go more in-depth on the subject matter than american schools—students learn the 'canon' of their disciplines. Academics are more self-directed and independent though—no one is coddling your student.

Very socially vibrant, despite being a small town. Students are very involved in clubs, athletics (competitive with other universities but open to all levels unlike american schools), balls and social events, vibrant student arts and music scenes.

It's very different from an American school, so I would talk with someone in your network who has gone there if you can't visit, or watch youtube videos on the student experience.

But it's a place people love being, highest student satisfaction rates in the UK. the DCUM St Andrews = haters may tell you otherwise, but it's very academically rigorous. It's much smaller and more undergrad focused than most other UK schools. That's probably an advantage for undergrad programs. But rigorous, PhD programs and research across all programs of study—it's a research university. Consistently ranked in top 5 of UK national rankings, sometimes reaching first place in recent years (Guardian, Times, etc)—but again, those aren't world research university rankings.

So definitely continue your research on the school and see if it's a good fit for DC.[/quote]

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