Social and cultural programme
An exciting, carefully structured social and cultural programme encourages students to learn about, and immerse themselves more fully in, the life of the city.
Our dedicated Student Affairs team not only looks after your personal welfare, but works closely with you throughout the semester to provide a rich cultural and social programme to complement your academic studies.
“Hello, I’m Emma, ASE’s Student Affairs Manager!
Together with our small team of Bath-based social assistants, the Student Affairs team organises weekly events such as trips to see Bath Rugby, a ‘Skyline Walk’ around the city and cinema and theatre nights. There’s also dinner at Thanksgiving, a Pub Quiz and the opportunity to take part in events at Bath’s many festivals of art and culture. Each semester concludes with high tea at an elegant Bath venue.
Whether it is by interacting with the ‘locals’ of your neighbourhood; by volunteering; participating in public events in the city or at one of Bath’s two universities; or through ASE’s links with Bath Abbey, we’ll make sure you have plenty of opportunities to get actively involved with the community of which you’ll be a part.
There will also be whole-Programme trips, giving you the chance to discover some of the less accessible parts of the country. Each semester and summer, ASE organises day trips to areas such as the Welsh Hills, the Dorset coast, or Cotswold villages. These day trips may include hikes in stunning scenery or visits to places of historic and cultural interest, and provide chances for students to get to know each other and the ASE staff. In addition, we visit Stonehenge, Salisbury and Lacock. The cost of all whole-Programme events and most ASE-organised trips is included in the Programme fee.
We are also on hand to give advice about personal travel, to flag up exciting events in the locality, and point out things you may never have thought of!”
— Emma Hurry, Student Affairs Manager
Sport
Whatever your level of interest in sport - whether you prefer to spectate, to keep fit at the gym, jog occasionally, or want to play competitive sport while you're abroad - Bath is an ideal place to be based.
Opportunities for integration
How is the ASE programme designed to encourage students to learn about and experience British culture for themselves?
Certificate of Cultural Enrichment
The Certificate of Cultural Enrichment (CCE) seeks to balance the students' academic experiences with equally engaging and challenging opportunities for intercultural learning.
“ASE is a unique experience that impacts lives in a way that any other study abroad program cannot — students can become part of British culture rather than simply learning about it.”
— Shane Simon, Hobart and William Smith Colleges