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Applied Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Gain an understanding of the mathematical fundamentals that you will need, whether you decide on a career in science, engineering, business, or computer science.

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Julie Hu ’18

Alumna

Julie Hu ’18

Alumna

My favorite memories of AUP have to do with all the people I met there: peers, friends and professors.

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Jade Ascencio ’17

Alumna

Jade Ascencio ’17

Alumna

I’ve always found that AUP’s faculty and staff are extremely attentive to the needs of students.

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Tony Hung ’18

Alumnus

Tony Hung ’18

Alumnus

My advice to students would be to maximize your time with all the services AUP has to offer.

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Art History

Art History

Art History

Engage in an in-depth, critical study of visual and material culture from the ancient to the modern period.

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Paris Architecture

Paris as Classroom

Paris Architecture

Paris as Classroom

Paris is an excellent place to study architecture — from Ancient Roman to contemporary marvels.

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Lucia's Thesis

Student Work

Lucia's Thesis

Student Work

For Lucia Sendagorta the choice of Capstone project was an opportunity to explore art from outside a French or American perspective.

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Rome

Study Trip

Rome

Study Trip

Dig beneath the rich layers of history or explore concepts in photography and drawing that make Rome a modern-day wonder.

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Art History

Art History

Art History

Analyze the power of images throughout history and across the globe, examining their cultural contexts and meanings.

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Elizaveta

Student

Elizaveta

Student

I saw that I could choose my own courses and create a made-to-measure experience for myself.

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Arab World Institute

Paris as Classroom

Arab World Institute

Paris as Classroom

Paris is a vibrant city for not only Western art but also Asian, African and Middle Eastern art.

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Lilly

Student

Lilly

Student

I appreciated how I was being encouraged to try out classes in multiple subject areas.

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Classical Civilization

Classical Civilization

Classical Civilization

Acquire a thorough grounding in classical antiquity and its reception, through courses that investigate Ancient Greece and Rome, philosophy and religion, and more.

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Rome

Study Trip

Rome

Study Trip

Dig beneath the rich layers of history or explore concepts in photography and drawing that make Rome a modern-day wonder.

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Communication & Civil Society

Communication & Civil Society

Communication & Civil Society

Immerse yourself in the role of communication and media in civil society and learn to intervene in that domain.

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Jane Basson’s Leadership Journey Through Aerospace

Alumna

Jane Basson’s Leadership Journey Through Aerospace

Alumna

For decades, communications and culture executive Jane Basson ’99 has shaped multinational teams and driven impact in the aerospace industry

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Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature

Expand your knowledge of literature, from antiquity to the present, as well as your understanding of literary production and recent movements in literary and critical theory.

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Maria Lujan Tubio ’03

Alumna

Maria Lujan Tubio ’03

Alumna

The amount of emphasis my professors placed on student–teacher contact was very special.

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Creative Writing Institute

Featured Course

Creative Writing Institute

Featured Course

You have the opportunity to write and share your work under the guidance of our highly accomplished faculty.

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Professor Roy

Faculty

Professor Roy

Faculty

Professor Roy studied English, French, and Indian literature at the University of Mumbai before pursuing a PhD at La Sorbonne Nouvelle.

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Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature

As you explore the ins and outs of literature, from antiquity to present, you will navigate its historical and geographical contexts, analyze examples of literary production...

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Course des Lumières

Paris as Classroom

Course des Lumières

Paris as Classroom

Participants are provided with a light-up baton to carry throughout, symbolizing the movement’s aim of “lighting up the night against cancer.”

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Chloe Elder ’14

Alumna

Chloe Elder ’14

Alumna

Being in Paris opened opportunities to explore beyond the books.

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Professor Dennis

Faculty

Professor Dennis

Faculty

It’s important to have a sense of how one’s readers will experience things.

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Comparative Political Communication

Comparative Political Communication

Comparative Political Communication

Investigate the ways in which politics, political systems, political philosophy, media, communications, and activism intersect on a worldwide scale.

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Computer Science

Computer Science

Computer Science

Gain the theoretical and practical tools you will need to understand and work in computer programming, database applications, architecture and operating systems, and language and more.

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Luka Ivicevic ’15

Alumnus

Luka Ivicevic ’15

Alumnus

When I came to AUP, I was curious to learn new things.

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Computer Science

Computer Science

Computer Science

Learn how to apply computational and quantitative methodologies to diverse subject areas, while understanding the theoretical underpinnings of computing and software development.

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Luka Ivicevic ’15

Alumnus

Luka Ivicevic ’15

Alumnus

When I came to AUP, I was curious to learn new things.

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Fatima Orozco ’16

Alumna

Fatima Orozco ’16

Alumna

It was only when I started applying to jobs that I saw how many doors were open to me because of what I studied.

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Acadia Webber ’12

Alumna

Acadia Webber ’12

Alumna

AUP helped fuel my interest in mental health and cognitive science, and those passions guide me still.

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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Strengthen your creative awareness and practical skills within the writing genres of your choice, including screenwriting, fiction, literary translation, and creative nonfiction.

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Professor Dennis

Faculty

Professor Dennis

Faculty

It’s important to have a sense of how one’s readers will experience things.

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Creative Writing Institute

Featured Course

Creative Writing Institute

Featured Course

You have the opportunity to write and share your work under the guidance of our highly accomplished faculty.

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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Creative Writing

We invite you to join an international community of authors, publishers, artists, translators, and critics, as you bring your writing into dialogue with other forms of art and media.

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Professor Dennis

Faculty

Professor Dennis

Faculty

It’s important to have a sense of how one’s readers will experience things.

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Alex

Student

Alex

Student

AUP has been the perfect way to finish my undergraduate studies.

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Creative Writing Institute

Featured Course

Creative Writing Institute

Featured Course

You have the opportunity to write and share your work under the guidance of our highly accomplished faculty.

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Critical Theory

Critical Theory

Critical Theory

Enhance your understanding of history and criticism, as well as your own critical thinking and writing abilities, through courses in philosophy, postcolonial literature, and more.

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Data Science

Data Science

Data Science

Gain an understanding of the scientific fundamentals that you will need, whether you decide on a career in science, engineering, business, or computer science.

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Data Science and the Environment

Data Science and the Environment

Data Science and the Environment

The ideal major, if you’ve ever envisioned an environmentally-oriented career, where competence requires quantitative understanding.

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Ecological and Environmental Economics

Ecological and Environmental Economics

Ecological and Environmental Economics

Understand how economic policy can help tackle the environmental challenges we face today.

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Economics

Economics

Economics

Develop the solid foundation that you will need in macroeconomics and microeconomics, no matter how you choose to apply economics to your future educational and professional pursuits.

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Volodymyr Gain

Student

Volodymyr Gain

Student

Volodymyr Gain is a French student who chose AUP for the international, multicultural environment

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Leila Conners ’89

Alumna

Leila Conners ’89

Alumna

I got exactly what I wanted out of the school: an international experience.

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Ecological and Environmental Economics

Featured Course

Ecological and Environmental Economics

Featured Course

This course helps students understand how economic theory unpins environmental and ecological decision-making worldwide.

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Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Gain an understanding of entrepreneurial management activities such as analysis of market opportunities, fund-raising or business model canvas and how they are applied to start-ups, NGOs, non-profits, family businesses or other types of organizations.

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Boris Pavlov ’10 Transforms Travel

Alumnus

Boris Pavlov ’10 Transforms Travel

Alumnus

Boris Pavlov ’10, former investment banker turned entrepreneur, is transforming the travel industry with his innovative vacation rental platform, Flat...

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Financing Transformation

Alumna

Financing Transformation

Alumna

Social entrepreneur Alix Lebec ’02 is building solutions to global challenges by scaling innovative finance and philanthropy through her advisory firm...

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Entrepreneurship, Management & Sustainability

Entrepreneurship, Management & Sustainability

Entrepreneurship, Management & Sustainability

Gain theoretical and practical experience while exploring specific strategies around climate change, ethics, entrepreneurship and social responsibility.

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Volodymyr Gain

Student

Volodymyr Gain

Student

Volodymyr Gain is a French student who chose AUP for the international, multicultural environment

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Jeffrey Mestre ’12

Alumnus

Jeffrey Mestre ’12

Alumnus

I can honestly say that I found every aspect of my studies and my daily life fascinating.

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Osilama Udochi

Student

Osilama Udochi

Student

Osilama Udochi came to AUP for a psychology degree and found entrepreneurship and ways of helping others.

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Environmental Policy

Environmental Policy

Environmental Policy

Delve into the multiple areas of study that influence how we create laws and regulations concerning contemporary environmental issues.

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Kendall West

Student

Kendall West

Student

Kendall West makes the most of his experience through involvement in many student activities

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Oslo Pax 2019

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Oslo Pax 2019

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Students attended a global climate gathering to discuss tangible solutions to environmental problems.

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Five questions with Dr. Elena Berg

Faculty

Five questions with Dr. Elena Berg

Faculty

Dr. Elena Berg brings a multifaceted perspective across anthropology, human behavior, and environmental science to research and the life scientific at...

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Environmental Science

Environmental Science

Environmental Science

Gain focused training in subject areas crucial to environmental science that range from global advocacy and applied statistics to economic development and more.

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Beetle Kinship Project

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Beetle Kinship Project

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Professor Elena Berg conducted this research project with student Shannon Monahan in the Environmental Science Lab.

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Five questions with Dr. Elena Berg

Faculty

Five questions with Dr. Elena Berg

Faculty

Dr. Elena Berg brings a multifaceted perspective across anthropology, human behavior, and environmental science to research and the life scientific at...

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Oslo Pax 2019

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Oslo Pax 2019

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Students attended a global climate gathering to discuss tangible solutions to environmental problems.

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Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

Our curriculum includes courses in oceanography, climate change, natural disasters, animal behavior, and seminars on current environmental issues.

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Beetle Kinship Project

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Beetle Kinship Project

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Professor Elena Berg conducted this research project with student Shannon Monahan in the Environmental Science Lab.

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Five questions with Dr. Elena Berg

Faculty

Five questions with Dr. Elena Berg

Faculty

Dr. Elena Berg brings a multifaceted perspective across anthropology, human behavior, and environmental science to research and the life scientific at...

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Oslo Pax 2019

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Oslo Pax 2019

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Students attended a global climate gathering to discuss tangible solutions to environmental problems.

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Fashion Studies

Fashion Studies

Fashion Studies

Gain deep insights into fashion as a global cultural phenomenon and a vast professional industry.

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Fashion Studies

Fashion Studies

Fashion Studies

Learn about the world of fashion through the lens of communications.

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Pauline Rodhain ’13

Alumna

Pauline Rodhain ’13

Alumna

The knowledge I gained in AUP's classes ten years ago is indispensable in my industry today.

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Professor Kurkdjian

Faculty

Professor Kurkdjian

Faculty

Our students are a great reflection of fashion’s interconnected history.

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Film Studies

Film Studies

Film Studies

Examine film from all over the world through the perspectives of history, analysis, theories, and criticism.

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Filming Paris

Paris as Classroom

Filming Paris

Paris as Classroom

Creative Production Club meets once a week to channel students’ creative energy into collaborative projects.

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Hannah Chequer-Queiroz ’12

Alumna

Hannah Chequer-Queiroz ’12

Alumna

I learned a lot about myself through learning about other people.

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Tobias Lord ’03

Alumnus

Tobias Lord ’03

Alumnus

For me, brands are about trust and transparency. Strong brands are ones with which people build affinities.

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Film Studies

Film Studies

Film Studies

This major will provide a strong background in the history, aesthetics, and theory of film, while also introducing you to the practical arts of writing, directing, and producing.

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Tobias Lord ’03

Alumnus

Tobias Lord ’03

Alumnus

For me, brands are about trust and transparency. Strong brands are ones with which people build affinities.

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Elise Marafioti ’03

Alumna

Elise Marafioti ’03

Alumna

I was the first student to graduate from AUP with a degree in Film and Media.

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From Global to Local

Alumnus

From Global to Local

Alumnus

Journalist Christopher Knapp ʼ18 drives change through storytelling

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Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Gain an extensive introduction to art forms as varied as drawing, painting, and sculpture, while also exploring the materials and techniques of the masters of the past.

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Rome

Study Trip

Rome

Study Trip

Dig beneath the rich layers of history or explore concepts in photography and drawing that make Rome a modern-day wonder.

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Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

We believe that creation is a discipline that can be learned only through practice, with mastery implying fluidity of expression and understanding of the world in relation to the self.

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Professor Vanel

Faculty

Professor Vanel

Faculty

Professor Vanel specializes in mid-twentieth century art and has worked on a diverse range of artists and topics.

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Rome

Study Trip

Rome

Study Trip

Dig beneath the rich layers of history or explore concepts in photography and drawing that make Rome a modern-day wonder.

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The Fabulous Interiors of Sasha Bikoff

Alumna

The Fabulous Interiors of Sasha Bikoff

Alumna

Sasha Bikoff channels a study abroad experience at AUP to fuse history, fashion, and art in bold, maximalist interior design.

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Food and Wine Studies

Food and Wine Studies

Food and Wine Studies

food and wine

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French

French

French

Improve your French grammar and conversation skills while exploring topics like French culture, French cinema, politics in France, and French acting.

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Paris Through Photography

Featured Course

Paris Through Photography

Featured Course

Use the camera lens to decipher the city’s history.

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Alfio

Student

Alfio

Student

Through my relationships with professors and academic advisors I was able to find my real passion and build my own major around it.

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Jessica Farmer ’10

Alumna

Jessica Farmer ’10

Alumna

My time spent at AUP changed my perspective on what was possible in life.

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Gender, Sexuality, and Society

Gender, Sexuality, and Society

Gender, Sexuality, and Society

Drawing from a variety of fields, you will develop an informed understanding of the concepts, theories, issues, and debates that surround gender & sexuality.

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Jasmine Paul ’18

Alumna

Jasmine Paul ’18

Alumna

When I found AUP, my world got a whole lot bigger!

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Emilie Quenensse ’15

Alumna

Emilie Quenensse ’15

Alumna

AUP helped me gain confidence and the practical knowledge I needed to start an internship at the OECD.

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Osilama Udochi

Student

Osilama Udochi

Student

Osilama Udochi came to AUP for a psychology degree and found entrepreneurship and ways of helping others.

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Global Communications

Global Communications

Global Communications

Gain an intensive introduction to media globalization, communication theory and research methods, and media and communication studies.

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Thomas Fuller ’92

Alumnus

Thomas Fuller ’92

Alumnus

Now a veteran journalist, Fuller has been chasing era-defining stories ever since. As a former foreign correspondent and leading authority on Southeas...

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Peacock Radio

Paris as Classroom

Peacock Radio

Paris as Classroom

ASM has launched Peacock Radio in partnership with World Radio Paris – the largest English-speaking radio station in France.

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Professor Kurkdjian

Faculty

Professor Kurkdjian

Faculty

Our students are a great reflection of fashion’s interconnected history.

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Global Communications

Global Communications

Global Communications

This major will expose you to both theory and practice, with a strong grounding in the historical roots of communications in all its forms.

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Professor Earhart

Faculty

Professor Earhart

Faculty

AUP is such a wonderful environment for cross-cultural exchange.

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Jessica Farmer ’10

Alumna

Jessica Farmer ’10

Alumna

My time spent at AUP changed my perspective on what was possible in life.

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Perseverance and the Power of Untold Stories

Alumna

Perseverance and the Power of Untold Stories

Alumna

After surviving breast cancer twice, Robin Allison Davis G'17 is releasing her debut memoir about her experience.

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Global French Studies

Global French Studies

Global French Studies

Discover first-hand experience of the multicultural reality of contemporary French culture.

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History

History

History

Study the origins of Western civilization while exploring related topics within world history and the ways in which the contemporary world has been created.

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Campus UNICEF

Paris as Classroom

Campus UNICEF

Paris as Classroom

The club organizes regular volunteering opportunities for students in Paris.

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Istanbul

Study Trip

Istanbul

Study Trip

Students studying either linguistics or the history and politics of the Middle East are invited to attend a three-day study trip to Istanbul.

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Basia-Marie Diagne

Paris as Classroom

Basia-Marie Diagne

Paris as Classroom

My relationship with the team remains strong.

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History

History

History

You will have a profound knowledge of historical trends across cultures in a variety of geographical or thematic areas.

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Prison Education

Paris as Classroom

Prison Education

Paris as Classroom

The Democracy Lab on Prison Education brings together AUP students and people detained at Paris La Santé prison to learn via collaborative textual ana...

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Ignacio Paz ’09

Alumnus

Ignacio Paz ’09

Alumnus

I was lucky enough to take my FirstBridge class with the legendary Julie Thomas and Kathleen Chevalier.

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Basia-Marie Diagne

Paris as Classroom

Basia-Marie Diagne

Paris as Classroom

My relationship with the team remains strong.

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History, Law & Society

History, Law & Society

History, Law & Society

Examine how law, in its many forms, has contributed to shaping society throughout history and today.

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Students Attend Terror Trial

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Students Attend Terror Trial

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Spanish-speaking students volunteered their time to support human rights lawyers who represent families of victims of the November 13 attacks.

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Yesterday’s Stories, Tomorrow’s Tools

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Yesterday’s Stories, Tomorrow’s Tools

Student & Faculty Collaboration

AUP Professor Mariana Dias Paes guides AUP students in using AI to transcribe historical documents and broaden access to the past.

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Zachary Egan ’22

Alumni

Zachary Egan ’22

Alumni

AUP alum becomes expert in energy policy with IEA

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Institutions and Economic Development

Institutions and Economic Development

Institutions and Economic Development

Analyze the relationship between government, institutions, and economic development

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International & Comparative Politics

International & Comparative Politics

International & Comparative Politics

The Major in International & Comparative Politics explores the complex relationships between the national and international, the local and global, and the corporate and civil.

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Kristina Keenan ’08

Alumna

Kristina Keenan ’08

Alumna

That was my student experience at AUP in a nutshell – a culturally rich, international learning environment.

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Savannah

Student

Savannah

Student

I’ll never forget how beautiful it was to see our small class come together to organize a conference in honor of End Violence Against Women Day.

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Oslo Pax 2019

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Oslo Pax 2019

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Students attended a global climate gathering to discuss tangible solutions to environmental problems.

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International Business Administration

International Business Administration

International Business Administration

Learn about the functional areas of business and emphasize discipline-based knowledge, understanding of business disciplines, concepts and techniques.

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Course des Lumières

Paris as Classroom

Course des Lumières

Paris as Classroom

Participants are provided with a light-up baton to carry throughout, symbolizing the movement’s aim of “lighting up the night against cancer.”

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Selin Atasoy ’95

Alumna

Selin Atasoy ’95

Alumna

Being at AUP and in Paris allowed me to explore different aspects of life, fields of education and subjects of interest.

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Clémence Wurtz ’13

Alumna

Clémence Wurtz ’13

Alumna

My advice to anyone just graduating is to find something you love, and then to work hard at it.

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International Business Administration

International Business Administration

International Business Administration

Receive a lively and in-depth introduction to crucial business subjects, including financial accounting and marketing in a global environment.

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Clémence Wurtz ’13

Alumna

Clémence Wurtz ’13

Alumna

My advice to anyone just graduating is to find something you love, and then to work hard at it.

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Business Integration Capstone

Featured Course

Business Integration Capstone

Featured Course

Features a complex international business simulation that integrates material students have covered throughout their studies.

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Amanda Skaar ’16

Alumna

Amanda Skaar ’16

Alumna

AUP gave me a window onto the rest of the world and showed me that I needed a career where I could work to make global change.

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International Economics

International Economics

International Economics

This Major provides you with the tools and techniques you’ll need to develop a system of analysis that will allow you to better understand current economic issues.

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Susanne Spahn ’11

Alumna

Susanne Spahn ’11

Alumna

I can confidently say that AUP set the foundation and gave me the knowledge that I needed to practice new values in my personal and professional life....

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Shadi Ayoubi ’19

Alumnus

Shadi Ayoubi ’19

Alumnus

I encourage anyone looking to go into economics to make the most of the liberal arts program.

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Professor Suprinyak

Faculty

Professor Suprinyak

Faculty

Broadly speaking, my research revolves around the history of political economy.

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International Finance

International Finance

International Finance

This major will prepare you to fully understand today’s economic and financial environment, while enabling you to evaluate alternative investment opportunities and manage stellar portfolios.

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Fatima Orozco ’16

Alumna

Fatima Orozco ’16

Alumna

It was only when I started applying to jobs that I saw how many doors were open to me because of what I studied.

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Business Integration Capstone

Featured Course

Business Integration Capstone

Featured Course

Features a complex international business simulation that integrates material students have covered throughout their studies.

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Nebi

Student

Nebi

Student

I love how AUP galvanizes us to participate in co-curricular activities.

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International Law

International Law

International Law

Expand your understanding of international law and its related themes and subjects.

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Students Attend Terror Trial

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Students Attend Terror Trial

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Spanish-speaking students volunteered their time to support human rights lawyers who represent families of victims of the November 13 attacks.

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Petra Kroupova ’17

Alumna

Petra Kroupova ’17

Alumna

I’ve always appreciated the balance AUP strikes between academic rigor and exploration.

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Legal Aid for Migrants

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Legal Aid for Migrants

Student & Faculty Collaboration

History, Law and Society students provided legal guidance to people seeking asylum on the US–Mexico border.

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Journalism

Journalism

Journalism

Gain detailed training in the crucial aspects of journalism, including video production, broadcast news writing, and how media and war often intersect.

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Peacock Radio

Paris as Classroom

Peacock Radio

Paris as Classroom

ASM has launched Peacock Radio in partnership with World Radio Paris – the largest English-speaking radio station in France.

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Ignacio Paz ’09

Alumnus

Ignacio Paz ’09

Alumnus

I was lucky enough to take my FirstBridge class with the legendary Julie Thomas and Kathleen Chevalier.

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Journalism

Journalism

Journalism

The Journalism Major provides you with digitally-oriented, hands-on training, and a solid, intellectual grounding in theories and issues related to journalism, media, and communications.

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Thomas Fuller ’92

Alumnus

Thomas Fuller ’92

Alumnus

Now a veteran journalist, Fuller has been chasing era-defining stories ever since. As a former foreign correspondent and leading authority on Southeas...

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Olivier Laurent ’05

Alumnus

Olivier Laurent ’05

Alumnus

At AUP Laurent joined a thriving communications and journalism department, which guided him in developing the necessary skills to set out on an intern...

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Jane Basson’s Leadership Journey Through Aerospace

Alumna

Jane Basson’s Leadership Journey Through Aerospace

Alumna

For decades, communications and culture executive Jane Basson ’99 has shaped multinational teams and driven impact in the aerospace industry

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Linguistics

Linguistics

Linguistics

Gain a thorough grounding in the history of linguistics, as well as how linguistics applies to areas that include media semiotics and social policy.

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Istanbul

Study Trip

Istanbul

Study Trip

Students studying either linguistics or the history and politics of the Middle East are invited to attend a three-day study trip to Istanbul.

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Alfio

Student

Alfio

Student

Through my relationships with professors and academic advisors I was able to find my real passion and build my own major around it.

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Marketing

Marketing

Marketing

The art and science of marketing provide a fascinating entry into the building of local and global enterprises.

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Jacqueline Routier ’94

Alumna

Jacqueline Routier ’94

Alumna

Marketing is fundamentally about understanding people.

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Volodymyr Gain

Student

Volodymyr Gain

Student

Volodymyr Gain is a French student who chose AUP for the international, multicultural environment

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Kelsey Armstrong ’17

Alumna

Kelsey Armstrong ’17

Alumna

I love living in Paris: it inspires me toward greater creativity and ambition.

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Marketing Management

Marketing Management

Marketing Management

Engage in key functional areas of marketing management such as market research, consumer behavior and marketing strategy.

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Mathematics and Computer Science

Mathematics and Computer Science

Mathematics and Computer Science

Explore the ways in which both areas of study intersect through courses in computer programming, calculus, human computer interaction, operating systems, and more.

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Middle East Pluralities

Middle East Pluralities

Middle East Pluralities

The study of the Middle East has become a lens through which one can begin to understand the world at large.

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Fez, Morocco

Study Trip

Fez, Morocco

Study Trip

Students of urban form and Place Branding will discover Islamic architecture and design and how these are part of Fez public identity.

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Istanbul

Study Trip

Istanbul

Study Trip

Students studying either linguistics or the history and politics of the Middle East are invited to attend a three-day study trip to Istanbul.

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Anne

Student

Anne

Student

I don’t think I could have found such amazing professors and such a unique student community at any other university.

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Middle Eastern and Islamic Cultures

Middle Eastern and Islamic Cultures

Middle Eastern and Islamic Cultures

Investigate early Islamic history, while exploring subject areas like the Arabic language, the history of the Middle East, and media and society in the Arab world.

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Istanbul

Study Trip

Istanbul

Study Trip

Students studying either linguistics or the history and politics of the Middle East are invited to attend a three-day study trip to Istanbul.

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Fez, Morocco

Study Trip

Fez, Morocco

Study Trip

Students of urban form and Place Branding will discover Islamic architecture and design and how these are part of Fez public identity.

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Marie

Student

Marie

Student

I’ve made some of my closest friends here.

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Philosophy

Philosophy

Philosophy

Receive an extensive introduction to the history of Western philosophy, as well as its most significant theories, questions, criticisms.

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Elizaveta

Student

Elizaveta

Student

I saw that I could choose my own courses and create a made-to-measure experience for myself.

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Philosophy

Philosophy

Philosophy

This major allow you to develop your own philosophical interests within a broad range of topic-oriented courses across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.

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Daniel Rose: Philosopher in the Kitchen

Alumni

Daniel Rose: Philosopher in the Kitchen

Alumni

Rose is internationally acclaimed for his mastery of traditional French cooking.

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Aurelie-Anne Gilly ’01

Alumna

Aurelie-Anne Gilly ’01

Alumna

AUP offered serious academic programs and an international student body.

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Philosophy, Politics & Economics

Philosophy, Politics & Economics

Philosophy, Politics & Economics

You will establish a solid academic foundation, with introductions to the main concepts within philosophy, politics, and economics, as you enhance your ability to think broadly and critically.

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Arab World Institute

Paris as Classroom

Arab World Institute

Paris as Classroom

Paris is a vibrant city for not only Western art but also Asian, African and Middle Eastern art.

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Jade Ascencio ’17

Alumna

Jade Ascencio ’17

Alumna

I’ve always found that AUP’s faculty and staff are extremely attentive to the needs of students.

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Lilly

Student

Lilly

Student

I appreciated how I was being encouraged to try out classes in multiple subject areas.

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Politics

Politics

Politics

Study the foundations of modern political theory, while exploring subjects that include political philosophy and comparative politics.

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Nicole Pizzorni ’16

Alumna

Nicole Pizzorni ’16

Alumna

I immediately liked AUP because of its diverse student body.

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Legal Aid for Migrants

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Legal Aid for Migrants

Student & Faculty Collaboration

History, Law and Society students provided legal guidance to people seeking asylum on the US–Mexico border.

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Emilie Quenensse ’15

Alumna

Emilie Quenensse ’15

Alumna

AUP helped me gain confidence and the practical knowledge I needed to start an internship at the OECD.

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Psychology

Psychology

Psychology

Research the theories, concepts, questions, and scientific inquiries that inform and influence contemporary psychology.

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Warsaw and Treblinka

Study Trip

Warsaw and Treblinka

Study Trip

Students are immersed in prewar and wartime Jewish life in Poland and dedicate time to critical thinking on contemporary memorial issues in the countr...

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Professor Brockmeier

Faculty

Professor Brockmeier

Faculty

Professor Jens Brockmeier’s research is concerned with the cultural fabric of mind and language.

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Emilie Quenensse ’15

Alumna

Emilie Quenensse ’15

Alumna

AUP helped me gain confidence and the practical knowledge I needed to start an internship at the OECD.

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Psychology

Psychology

Psychology

This Major will prepare you to work or pursue further study in a variety of fields where knowledge of human motivation, critical thinking skills, and sensitivity are valued.

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Professor Brockmeier

Faculty

Professor Brockmeier

Faculty

Professor Jens Brockmeier’s research is concerned with the cultural fabric of mind and language.

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Acadia Webber ’12

Alumna

Acadia Webber ’12

Alumna

AUP helped fuel my interest in mental health and cognitive science, and those passions guide me still.

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From the micro to the macro

Faculty

From the micro to the macro

Faculty

When Professor Zed Zhipeng Gao sits down to a roundtable with his students, he engages every voice in a rich, multidisciplinary conversation.

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Quantitative Economics and Finance

Quantitative Economics and Finance

Quantitative Economics and Finance

Develop technical solutions to challenges within economics and finance.

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Self-Designed Major

Self-Designed Major

Self-Designed Major

Motivated students who wish to define their own interdisciplinary course of study may make a proposal for a Self-Designed Major.

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Alfio

Student

Alfio

Student

Through my relationships with professors and academic advisors I was able to find my real passion and build my own major around it.

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Tove Samuelsson ’14

Alumna

Tove Samuelsson ’14

Alumna

Looking back, I feel lucky to have spent these crucial years at AUP and in Paris.

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Erielle Sakrekoff Delzer ’16

Alumna

Erielle Sakrekoff Delzer ’16

Alumna

I embarked upon a Russian Studies degree, with an International Relations component.

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Sociocultural Anthropology

Sociocultural Anthropology

Sociocultural Anthropology

Delve into the myriad subjects and theories that are crucial to anthropology, including politics, media, and urban culture.

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Samantha Gilliams Builds Worlds Around Food

Alumni

Samantha Gilliams Builds Worlds Around Food

Alumni

Samantha Gilliams knows a thing or two about ingredients.

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Statistics

Statistics

Statistics

Develop a comprehensive knowledge base in how to apply statistics to various other disciplines and mathematical situations.

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Tony Hung ’18

Alumnus

Tony Hung ’18

Alumnus

My advice to students would be to maximize your time with all the services AUP has to offer.

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Julie Hu ’18

Alumna

Julie Hu ’18

Alumna

My favorite memories of AUP have to do with all the people I met there: peers, friends and professors.

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Theater and Performance

Theater and Performance

Theater and Performance

Develop a thorough introduction into the theatre arts, including the basics of screenwriting, creative writing, and the beginnings of European literature.

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Elise Marafioti ’03

Alumna

Elise Marafioti ’03

Alumna

I was the first student to graduate from AUP with a degree in Film and Media.

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Visual Culture

Visual Culture

Visual Culture

Enrich your visual imagination and your appreciation of artistic culture through classes that examine the history of art, film, media and design.

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