Memorable July 22, 2026
By Neha E (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/26/2026 to 05/15/2026 with
Advanced Studies England: Bath - ASE Study Centre
I recommend everyone try this at least once! I travelled by myself and figured out a lot of things that I was scared to try. I also learned how to handle a rigorous syllabus.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This program is very rigorous and is intense compared to some of the other programs. They do a lot of fun trips and planned itinerary, but if you are not on top of your workload, it can get hard. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration of my program is amazing! They plan a lot of the trips and give so many opportunities to see the UK as a whole! They are also very organized! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was happy with my living arrangements; I was right outside where the bus pickup was and also in the city center, so it made everything more accessible. But the beds were so small! |
| * Food: |
We had to do our own cooking; they would divide up the money and send it to us weekly/biweekly to get groceries and we would cook. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt integrated with the local culture. I became close with a local family who runs a cafe and was part of the Social and Cultural Integration program. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The program gives us a tool to set up with a GP in advance. But there is a 24/7 ASE phone you can ring that is staffed if you need ANYTHING in an emergency, and they will stay with you and walk you through, help book appointments, etc... |
| * Safety: |
There is a 24/7 ASE phone that is staffed by ASE staff if you need anything emergent, and when an issue arises, they act immediately and change locks and keys; safety and our well-being are their #1 priority. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was such an amazing program, yes it can be rigorous, but they also realize that and offer immense support! They planned a lot of trips at no extra cost! They also kept us informed of fun things happening in Bath as well! I loved the staff, the work, the community, and life. |
Finances
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* 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) |
So, it purely depends on how you are as a spender. When it comes to food, a week's worth of groceries, if split between 4 people, was very attainable; this caused less food wastage, and we were able to split things equally. Now, if you are getting groceries just for yourself, it can be a tad bit more expensive. When traveling, if you are not getting a lot of things or can budget eating out, it will be okay, but it is still more on the expensive side. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Yes! Please make sure you either get a credit card that has no transfer fee from dollars to your current country's currency or a debit card with low fees. (Wise is a good app; please look into it and make a decision that best suits your needs. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How the exam and essay week was and how to best prepare for it. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
