Enriching Academics in a Beautiful City January 03, 2023

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I enjoyed all of my courses while abroad. The tutors came from highly prestigious universities around the United Kingdom––some coming from Oxford. I learned so much, and greatly appreciate the care all of my tutors took in their lessons. There were an array of resources offered, and the on-site library provided almost everything I needed.

On-site administration of your program

The administration was by far the best part of this program. They were so supportive, kind, and always available to answer any question. I always received a response within a couple of hours when something came up, and a solution was always reached very quickly.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The house itself had a few problems over the course of the semester, like a broken stove and TV, but the issues were all fixed relatively quickly. The house was in a central location, but off on a quiet side street. It offered everything I needed.

There is no dining hall or similar arrangement at ASE. Students must do their own cooking or go out to eat. The food in the UK is okay, but nothing special. I found food to be my biggest expensive, so I recommend creating a budget and sticking to it.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I personally did not have the free time to explore the local culture as much as I might have liked to, but ASE provided all of the opportunities. It is up to the student whether or not to pursue them. For not attending all of the social and cultural events, I still feel as though because Bath is a small city, I was very integrated into the local culture, especially with local businesses.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I never had any severe health issues while abroad. When sick, it was easy to go to the store and grab what I needed. I never had to contact the administrators of the program for help. However, other people I know did, and they said the program was very responsive and provided resources.

I never felt unsafe in the city of Bath. Of course, I would recommend never walking alone at night, locking your door, and other safety precautions just to be extra safe. Overall Bath is an extremely safe city.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Money was definitely the most difficult aspect of studying abroad. The program allotted about $150 every two/three weeks for expenses, but I found, at times, it was very hard to get through a week without spending at least $50 of my own money.

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• The administrative staff
• The location
• The tutors

• There are weeks where almost all classes have a paper due, and it did become somewhat overwhelming

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