Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Wonderful Time in Bath! July 13, 2026

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/15/2026 to 05/16/2026 with

Advanced Studies England: Bath - ASE Study Centre

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had the opportunity to do a bit of solo travel, which was really great and I think helped me grow as a person.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I was thrilled with the community in ASE. I was really worried about making friends, but they did a great job of facilitating community between us and the local community. It's definitely a very hands-on support heavy program, which is really great!

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

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

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Interesting Coursework
  • Community (Friends)
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had a better handle on planning food and travel ahead of time. This was my first time being independent of a dining hall/my parents, so cooking could be a bit of a struggle.