There's no "typical" day at ASA. You will have the freedom of a college student, doing what you want to do with your time, choosing from a variety of activities that change from day to day. Here's a sample schedule:
| Morning | 8:30AM - 9:00AM | breakfast |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15AM - 11:45AM | am enrichment | |
| Afternoon | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | lunch |
| 1:30PM - 3:30PM | workshop (T & Th) | |
| 4:00PM - 5:30PM | pm enrichment | |
| Evening | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | dinner |
| 7:30PM - 10:30PM | activities & free time | |
| 11:00PM | check-in (12:00AM Fri/Sat) |
Your Home At Cal
Your summer home will be in the Foothill dormitories in the wooded northeast section of campus - one of the most sought-after residential areas on campus. You will share a double room, which is grouped in a suite with a living room and bathroom and has spectacular views of the SF skyline and Golden Gate Bridge.
All rooms are fully furnished and equipped with telephone/internet access. Foothill's exterior courtyards are complemented by excellent interior facilities: modern lounges, laundry machines, computer labs and Foothill Dining Hall. You'll receive three meals a day (brunch and dinner on weekends) and enjoy an incredible variety of menu choices at this architectural-award winning dining facility. As an ASA student at Berkeley, you will also have unlimited access to all of Cal's eight extraordinary facilities recreational facilities, including Olympic-sized swimming pools, softball fields, professional tennis courts and award-winning Recreational Sports Facility.
Our Students
Our students come from all over the US and over 30 different countries. Recently, students have come from such diverse places as Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, South Korea, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Japan, Canada, and France. Most come independently and are eager to meet new people. Our students work hard and play hard, balancing their academics with fun-filled activities and excursions. At ASA UC Berkeley, students will have a roommate, carefully selected using responses to our housing questionnaire, matching interests, age and gender.
Discover Berkeley
The city of Berkeley retains the spirit of its counterculture roots. Composed of several eclectic pedestrian-friendly "villages" - from Telegraph Avenue with its urban street vendors to the upscale specialty shops of North Shattuck - Berkeley offers an exciting mix of boutiques, restaurants and "only-in-Berkeley" people watching opportunities. Highlights include:
The Original Peet's Coffee Shop: Relax with friends and a cup of joe
Rasputin's: Browse thousands of CDs at this well-known independent music shop
Yogurt Park: Hands down the best fro-yo in town!
Telegraph Ave: Perfect for people watching and shopping at the campus store or Urban Outfitters
Lawrence Hall of Science: An awe-inspiring 180 degree view of San Francisco Bay and outdoor science museum
Hearst Museum of Anthropology: Exhibitions promoting the history and diversity of human cultures
Get ready to:
- meet teens from across the country and around the world
- discover new passions through dynamic courses and experienced professors
- play at the Cal Rec Center’s state of the art gym facilities, courts, and pools
- live in a “Top 5” college town
- explore nearby San Francisco, a quick train ride away
- enjoy trips to the beach, Six Flags, and Alcatraz Island
your itinerary
| June 27 | Move-in Day! | July 13 | Jelly Belly Factory Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28 | Student Orientation | July 17 | Six Flags | |
| July 2 | Alcatraz Island | July 18 | Stanford & Palo Alto | |
| July 3 | Santa Cruz | July 18 | Surfing Adventure | |
| July 4 | Fireworks over Berkeley | July 23 | San Fran Sights: Part 2 | |
| July 10 | San Fran Sights: Part 1 | July 23 | ASA Art Show & Banquet | |
| July 11 | Giants Game | July 24 | Say Goodbye |