Program Information
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Discover
DC
Welcome Weeks 2009 - August 18 to August 20
Discover
DC is an opportunity for new AU students to learn about Washington DC's unique
diversity by visiting various neighborhoods in the area and to consider the
concept of civic engagement as it is lived by DC citizens. Domestic and International
students will be placed in groups of 10-12 and will receive self-guided neighborhood
tour information and metro passes good for each day. Students will also meet
with at least one representative in each neighborhood who will speak with
them about civic engagement and diversity in DC. A nominal charge covers some
meals, metro fare for Wednesday and Thursday, and other program materials.
Students will be able to register for the Discover DC program when they register
for New Student Orientation on the my.american.edu portal.
View the slide show from 2006 here.
Sample Discover DC Schedule
Day
1
Check In
Kay Spiritual Life Center, Lobby
Opening Speaker and Activities
Discover DC BBQ
Bus Tours Depart
Day
2
Breakfast
Students meet to find out which neighborhood they will be visiting, get their
metro passes for
the day as well as city maps and metro maps.
Students
depart for assigned neighborhoods
Various Locations
Dinner (meal plan)
Discussion
Day 3
Breakfast
Students meet to find out which neighborhood they will be visiting, get their
metro passes for
the day as well as city maps and metro maps.
Students depart for assigned neighborhoods
Various
Locations
Dinner (meal plan)
Discussion
Closing
Slideshow
