Take classes in Florence or Sorrento, Italy. Exquisite culture!

I studied abroad in Florence, Italy during the Fall of 24 with ASA and it is one of the greatest experiences of my entire life. I was initially nervous about being away from home for so long, but ASA provided me with all of the support that I needed to get over those fear and fully enjoy myself. They have a super supportive and communicative team that is there with you every step of the way. Florence was also one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The scenery and history around every corner is amazing to live every single day. The uniqueness of living in a different country amongst a completely different culture is an eye-opening experience.

I studied abroad with ASA in Barcelona and had the time of my life!! I could not recommend it anymore this city will always hold a place in my heart! I’m already counting down the days till I can go back! I truly believe there is no better city to study abroad in! The providers at ASA were extremely helpful and helped make this very new transition much smoother and easier for all of us students! They also helped to teach us how to better immerse ourselves and to fall in love with the culture in Barcelona!

This experience was once in a lifetime! I was able to meet students and foreigners from all over the world in just 4 months. The time flew by but I visited 12 new countries and over 35 new cities I had never been to before. ASA did a really good job helping us adjust to a new life abroad. I knew not one single person on my way from the U.S to Florence, Italy but left with so many friends and memories that I will treasure forever. I really enjoyed the freedom this program had to offer and the opportunities we were given within the classrooms. Personally, I enjoyed the first weekend trip to Venice that ASA offered to my group and I. We were able to explore St. Mark's Basilica with a guided tour and enjoy a gondola ride through the canals. This was the best way to end my senior year and create such amazing memories and friends!

ASA (Academic Studies Abroad) is a family-owned business that offers many opportunities for students to go abroad. ASA was my program provider while I was studying in Florence, Italy this past semester and they made my experience so much more memorable. ASA emphasizes cultural immersion; we were provided diverse opportunities to engage with the culture through the program whether it was cooking classes, pottery painting, or even going on overnight weekend trips with ASA! Their unconditional support, which included pre-departure orientation, on-site assistance, and guidance on academic and personal matters, was so helpful during this big transition of my life. One thing I value is safety; ASA prioritizes student safety and well-being and is equipped to handle any issues that may arise during the program. ASA's team has experienced professionals, and their expertise ensures that students receive everything they need while on their abroad journey. They are passionate about education and the benefits of studying abroad and their enthusiasm and dedication to helping students succeed are evident in their work and interactions. I highly recommend ASA if you want the best study abroad experience.

I went on a semester abroad in Florence, Italy through ASA's program. Getting there was the most daunting and challenging part but ASA's staff was so helpful and prompt at respodning to my many questions about obtaining a visa, housing, and pretty much everything else lol. Once I got to Florence, it was all so new and exciting and it felt good to know that we had all of the staff from ASA there with us to support us throughout the semester as, at times, it could get overwhelming being in a new country. They offered many activities before classes started which included things like cooking classes and tours which helped me make some new friends, meet people, and learn about my new city without looking like a lost and confused tourist. I had the best roomates and everyone I met in my program was super fun. My roomates and I ended up making a few more friends that we ultimately traveled with the whole time we were abroad. It was super easy to travel if you did your research so definitely do because the oppurtunities are endless! I made a class schdeule for myslef to only have class on Mondays and Tuesdays so I could travel the rest of the week. They were long days of classes but so worth it. We went to many countries like Portugal, Spain, Greece, France, and even Africa! Going places in Italy was super easy too. ASA provided a couple trips with the program to different places within Italy. These trips were nice as we were able to stay in hotels and have group activites and dinners allowing us to meet more people-although we my group may have given up on one of our activities and decided to just eat together in a restaurant until it was over- but that was just another memory made! Overall the experience was something I will never forget and even with the hardships- and there are some, especially being homesick- it was important that I took in every moment of my semester which I think I did very well. The classes were also made fun by allowing different things such as cooking labs and outdoor activites too. I had a chocolate class and one day we made truffles which were amazing! I highly reccomend doing a semster abroad in Italy and with ASA. Its a smaller program so more attention to give to individuals and everyone is super super nice and helpful.

ASA couldn't have been a more helpful and supportive program! The program offers so many opportunities in enhancing the abroad experience, and I'm so glad I chose them on my study abroad journey. From the application process, where I started from square 1 and was constantly asking for help, to fulfilling my days in Florence, Italy, the ASA staff was there for me. I would tell future participants that the staff truly cares about their students and provides so much help and insight.

My favorite memory was climbing the Duomo with ASA--just one of the many activities included in your tuition! I passed by the historic monument each day, yet never had the ability to climb the steps to the top. In April, the first weekend of sunshine (because the spring I was there was greeted with rain!!), ASA provided us a ticket to climb the Duomo. To see the city from that height was incredible!

If I hadn't stumbled upon the acronym ASA, I would not be the person typing this review. I would not be as curious, hungry and driven as I now am. I aspire to see as much of this beautiful world as I can, and with ASA I was able to travel to 11 countries, including my host country, Italy. After experiencing the semester of a lifetime and making the most amazing friends who have similar aspirations in life and the same eagerness to travel to new places and meet new people, I look forward to all of the adventures to come. ASA is an organization that provides each student with so much support from the time you fill out the application to as soon as you step off the plane in your host country and all throughout your semester abroad. The individuals who work for ASA are passionate about their job and care so much about students, their well-being and their experience. I don't know who I would be or where I would be if I had selected another provider to study abroad with, but I sure am grateful I chose ASA :)

Going abroad with ASA was so easy. The staff is friendly and easy to contact, the planned trips are fun and the housing is perfect. The company is small but has representatives on every campus they work with and are available through email anytime. Overseas there are location directors to guide you around the city and take you on a couple of weekend trips, Chiara is excellent! The weekend trips planned for when I was abroad were Rome and Venice, which were perfect because I might not have gone to either of those locations on my own. We also had a few program gatherings local to Florence to check out museums and do a gelato crawl. Housing is in the city center minutes from nearly every monument, museum and all the best restaurants. ASA was the perfect fit for my abroad experience.