Ashoka University, India

It was a very interesting experience. I got to find out a lot about Indian food. I got to also study a lot! The staff was very helpful and accommodating and I did not feel left out. The social scene was inclusive and fun. The housing was clean. I found all the items i needed for a comfortable stay provided to me for the housing. i did not feel unsafe during any part of the programme. i think it taught me a lot and helped me make new friends. i would recommend my peers to take this programme! thank you

The classes are a very good standard of teaching and are very engaging. The fellow students are also super friendly and are more than happy to help you with any issues you are having. The on-campus food selection is also pretty tasty and cheap!

However, I have had quite a few technical problems in my first week (of which some are not entirely the university's fault to be fair), such as problems with my Indian sim and phone number, not being able to log onto the university app, not being able to scan through the university's gated security checkpoints smoothly, and a few other issues.

There are also very strict security rules and curfews here which has taken a bit of getting used to as it is very different from my home country university setup. For example, no alcohol is allowed on the premises and you cannot leave/come back to campus after midnight.

Also apply for your visa as early as you can as mine got delayed!!

For my second time ever outside the U.S., Ashoka University has been an amazing place to learn and explore more of India. The students are very welcoming as well as the staff. There are plenty of extracurricular activities to explore outside of academics, such as sports, visits to Delhi, and movie nights. As for the research I am doing, my professor has been very supportive in finding me projects within her lab that match my interests and skill set. She has also been helping me to learn new skills in a field I've never explored before Ashoka. This university is an amazing opportunity to learn more about Indian culture while also building resume worthy experience.

The content taught during the Summer Program has been incredibly insightful and intellectually stimulating. I'm so grateful to Ashoka for the opportunity to be part of this experience. The course has been highly engaging and rewarding, and the professor has been approachable and supportive throughout by creating an environment where questions and discussions are always encouraged. I've learned a great deal from both the professor and my peers, and interacting with such a diverse group of students has been equally enriching. The vibrant campus atmosphere and the overall learning experience have made this an unforgettable summer.

The Summer at Ashoka program offers a rigorous academic experience with engaging seminar-style classes, approachable faculty, and a vibrant residential campus that brings together students from India and around the world. It's a great opportunity to explore liberal arts in a collaborative environment, make international friendships, and experience campus life in India. While the workload is more demanding than some summer schools, most participants find it rewarding for the intellectual growth, cultural exchange, and lasting connections it provides.