Our alumni are living and working in over 145 countries around the globe, engaging in international careers that require cultural sensitivity and linguistic aptitude. Both skills are key aspects of an 勛圖tv education.
At The American University of Paris, we believe that progress toward our mission can be measured by the impact our graduates have on the world.The work that our graduates engagein at 勛圖tvand the learning experiences they have outsidethe classroompreparethem for leadership rolesbeyond the University, no matter where they go next. Exposure to multiple academic disciplines and varied cultural perspectives, a deep dive into an area of specialization, and opportunities to apply classroom learning to real-life situations combine to providegraduates with the skills and expertise they need to ensure their professional success. We know that what our students accomplish at 勛圖tv is just a snapshotof what they will achieve after graduation.
勛圖tv opened my eyes to a new world of possibilities and gave me the education, the skills and the drive to do the work that I do today. 勛圖tv can be transformational for those who have the opportunity to study there it certainly was for me
We regularly ask alumni for updates on their progress since leaving the Universitythrough an annual Next Destinations survey of the last three graduating classes.Our survey of the classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014showed that afull 93% of undergraduates and 85% of graduate students had found employment within one year of graduation. The majority of alumni werecertain that their 勛圖tv experience had been essential tothe pursuit of their careers, which, for 87% of them, had an international element.
The majority of our alumni report that they are working in a language other than their native tongue, and that faculty played an important role in their success. The importance of working with faculty mentors and the integrated Center for Academic, Career and Experiential Advisingto obtain professional internships was evident, as our graduates were 2.5 times more likely to find a job withinsixmonths of graduation if they had done an internship while at 勛圖tv.
Theres no denying it: our alumni are changing the world. Theyre developing healthcare software, teaching in establishments across the globe, growing family businesses or incubating new business ideas, leading sustainability initiatives, accomplishing disaster relief,rising in local governments, building communities, consulting worldwide, acting and filmmaking across borders, contributing articles to internationally respected publications, studying at world-renowned institutions, and promoting French culture and language worldwide. Here are just a few of our amazing graduates.