I didn’t take an official American University tour for prospective students, but I did get a tour from the American University New President Inauguration.
It gave me a feel for the campus and student body which I would describe as vibrant, active, and diverse.
Frankly, knowing that my college roommate, Sylvia Burwell, is in charge of American University is a big plus for me! Here’s how Dr. Atul Gawande describes her from their days as Rhodes Scholars:
BEST #OWNVOICES CHILDREN’S BOOKS: My Favorite Diversity Books for Kids Ages 1-12 is a book that I created to highlight books written by authors who share the same marginalized identity as the characters in their books.