Expat Community > Egypt

samiyamohamed
Joined 2012
Posts: 1

Going To AUC for school

12 years ago

Salaam & Eid Mubarak!!

I'm considering going to the American University in Cairo for my undergraduate degree, I love Egypt and I want to live and work there. I currently attend a top prep school (private school) in the U.S. so I'm used to academic rigor and this is not something I am worried about. However I was just wondering if anyone could fill me in about the social dynamics of life in AUC??? I know that the environment is pretty liberal and secular, and that many students are from the upper class families of Cairo. I have even heard that there is a place on the campus called the "Gucci corner". I'm from an upper socio-economic background as well however I am really looking to get away from western elitism and consumer culture for a while, I like AUC as a school but It might feel like less of a cultural change for me if everyone there is like all the privileged kids i know here. I was told that in AUC girls who wear the hijab are considered low class and scholarship students, is that true?

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Living in Egypt Guide

Guide to Living in Egypt covering expat life, local culture, finding a home, diversity and more.

Egypt Forum
Join our Egypt forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Egypt.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Egypt.

Best Places to Live in Egypt

If you're dreaming about living in Egypt, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in Egypt in 2023.

96 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Egypt

Expats living in Egypt talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Egypt and more.