Academic Studies Abroad
Why choose Academic Studies Abroad?
Everyone at Academic Studies Abroad is dedicated to making sure that all of our students achieve three goals: A true feeling and understanding for the culture they are immersed in, a memorable and safe once-in-a-lifetime experience, and personal growth through a better understanding of the world around them. Unlike other study abroad programs, we keep the size of our programs small. We believe tha...
Everyone at Academic Studies Abroad is dedicated to making sure that all of our students achieve three goals: A true feeling and understanding for the culture they are immersed in, a memorable and safe once-in-a-lifetime experience, and personal growth through a better understanding of the world around them. Unlike other study abroad programs, we keep the size of our programs small. We believe that group sizes of more than 50 students hurt the ability to integrate into a culture. The ASA staff is a group of people who are well traveled, experienced in international education, always there to assist students, and who have studied abroad.
Academic Studies Abroad Reviews
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Forever changed by my experience
by: Selena Shaw - United StatesProgram: Study in Barcelona, Spain, at UAB with ASAStudying abroad with ASA was the best decision I made in my academic journey. Through ASA, I was able to study abroad in Spain at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB). This was truly a transformative experience as I had the opportunity to blend academics with cultural experiences. Upon my arrival, I was amazed to see the community already building around me. ASA provides each program of students with resident directors that act as guides during students entire stay abroad. These directors...
I loved study abroad with ASA!
by: Anika Woelffer - United StatesProgram: Study and Intern in Sorrento, Italy with ASAI recently just got back from studying abroad in Sorrento, Italy and I couldn't recommend it more. It was the absolute best place to go abroad and I miss it every day. Sorrento is a small town in Southern Italy and has the best views of Naples and the Islands of Ischia and Capri. I had no expectations of what my experience would be like but it truly was the best thing I could have done for myself. One of the biggest things I did was become a Jetsetter through my program Academic Studies Abroad. ...
An Unforgettable Experience I Would Choose Again!
by: Amy Claire Godwin - United StatesProgram: Study in Maastricht, The Netherlands with ASAThis program in Maastricht is incredible. Firstly, getting to Maastricht was the easiest process I could have asked for with the group from ASA helping with every step along the way. The staff on the team in Maastricht also helped a significant amount in sending out information and keeping me updated. I also thought throughout the program, the staff organized so many fun and exciting trips and events that only brought me more amazing experiences with some amazing people. The classes were all wel...
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Lee Frankel
Interviewed in 2014
Lee Frankel founded Academic Studies Abroad (ASA) in 1999 with the desire to help more college students see the world. ASA aims to create study abroa...
Lee Frankel
Interviewed in 2014
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I also grew up in Amherst, MA, so I had experienced both big city life, as well as small town life. Salamanca seemed like it was somewhere in between the two, which attracted me. A very close friend from NYC had also studied there and he encouraged me to go. I have absolutely no regrets about choosing Salamanca, and am hoping to take my wife and kids there soon.
Steven Davis
Interviewed in 2014
Though he grew up in the Midwest, Steven had a love for language, culture, and travel from a young age. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and...
Steven Davis
Interviewed in 2014
What inspired you to travel abroad?
A typical day in the life of an ASA student in Seville involves waking up in the home of your Spanish family, having a light breakfast (toast, cereal, fruit, tea, juice), and practicing a little Spanish with your Spanish Mom. Then, walking to class typically takes around 10 to 15 minutes. The walk is beautiful, along the streets of Triana and crossing the Guadalquivir River overlooking the Tower of Gold. While students will consider Sevilla their home, there is a large community of international students with whom the classes will be shared. Between classes there may be time to have some coffee with your language exchange partner. After class, you’ll head home for lunch, study for a couple hours, and prepare for a night out where you’ll go have tapas and then dancing with your Spanish and international friends.