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United Arab Emirates: American University of Sharjah -
Student Life
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Study amidst a diverse and international
student community.
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Life in Sharjah
The UAE is widely recognized as one of the safest
and most cosmopolitan places in the Middle East. The
Emirates are quickly distinguishing themselves as
a crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia. Today,
as in ancient times, it is a global trade center.
Most of the residents of the Emirates are immigrants
from all over the Middle East and Asia. This diversity
is reflected in the student population of AUS. To
experience living in a truly diverse community, study
at American University of Sharjah.
Modern Sharjah is also a major center of learning
and the arts as confirmed by its designation in 1998
by UNESCO as the "Cultural Capital of the Arab World."
AUS is thus a veritable academic marketplace at the
intersection of ancient cultural traditions and contemporary
intellectual currents. Moreover, Sharjah is the only
one of the seven Emirates to have land on both the
Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
AUS is situated in University City, a 1,640-acre
educational complex with a distinctive architecture
of domes and arches of the Main Building and other
academic buildings accentuated with graceful Islamic
motifs. AUS provides a low-cost shuttle to take students
into Sharjah and Dubai.
Students are encouraged to get involved in campus
through the many student
activities on campus. Students are also meet new
people working in the Writing
Center and tutoring for the English Language Institute.
Housing and Meals
Partner students are responsible for making housing
and meal arrangements independently. Upon acceptance
to AUS, students complete a Housing Application Form.
The campus includes ten student Residence Halls, seven
for men and three for women. Every Residential Hall
Room has a cable television and internet access. The
Halls are equipped with a computer lab, fitness room,
laundry, billiard and a T.V. room. Students can opt
for private or shared rooms. Generally the dorms are
the best place to meet other students.
Students are responsible for their own meals. An
option to have a room with a kitchen for self-catering
is available. The campus has a variety of fast food
and diet corners created to suit your lifestyle and
budget, as well as a large sports complex, an Internet
café, and a bowling alley.
Schedule*
The AU Sharjah Program is available Fall semester,
Spring semester and Full Year.
Fall 2008 Term
August 14: Dorms Open
August 24: Classes begin
December 24: Last day of classes
December 27-Jan 3: Study and Exam period
Spring 2009 Term
January 15: Dorms Open
January 25: Classes Begin
May 14: Last day of classes
May 16-21: Study and Exam period
*Schedule subject to change without notice.*
Student Guide
The Sharjah
Student Guide contains details regarding the Program
and living abroad.
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