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Required for semester- or year-long study abroad participants, this course extends over three semesters: before you go abroad, while abroad, and upon return. It explores the concept of culture, intercultural communication, cultural adjustment and competence, and your host country knowledge.

A course designed to acquaint new AU students to our campus and help you navigate our system of education to enhance your potential for success as an AU Saxon.

In the spirit of our University's commitment to diversity and inclusion, Common Ground fosters dialogue that encourages students to think critically about their world and listen carefully to each other.

In this course students develop and hone their job search skills. This includes creating and implementing a job search plan, resume and cover letter development, professional etiquette and business protocol, company research, effective networking, dressing for success, interviewing and salary negotiation, and transitioning from college to the world of work. Students have an opportunity to connect both formally and informally with employers, alumni, and students through dinners, networking receptions, career events, and panel discussions.

This course is designed to enhance the university learning experience and prepare students for academic, personal, and professional success. In addition to analyzing various models of thinking and engaging in self-reflection, students explore skills and strategies to support them in their learning. May be repeated one time for credit (up to a total of 2 credit hours).

This course explores service learning as a way of accomplishing and demonstrating civic engagement through weekly class discussions, reflective writing, and weekly service hours in the local community. Each student selects a service project to satisfy the main requirement of at least 4 hours of service work per week. Service projects vary from term to term.

Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course, and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Approved Plan of Study required.