Experience that counts
At ASA we are particularly proud of our 27 years of experience and our extraordinary program directors, staff and faculty. We believe that strong, nurturing and experienced leadership sets the tone for a successful program. Our senior staff members often return year after year and both they and the Resident Advisors go through a rigorous selection process and pre-program orientation.
Senior Staff
The Senior Staff is comprised of 2 Co-Directors, a Dean of Students, an Academic Director, an Activities Director, and a Student Services Coordinator. Our Co-Director, Paul Saville, has led the Oxford Experience program for over 20 years. He is an Oxford professor and artist and resides in the city year-round. The second Co-Director, Sarah Gudis, has been with ASA for 7 years and works at ASA's main office in NYC during the remainder of the year. She holds a MS in Education from Pace University, a BA in History from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Teach For America alumna. She is also an ASA alumna from our program at UMass-Amherst!
Our staff's utmost priority is to make sure your needs are being met with regard to safety, security, and general well-being. They reside in-college so that this can be done 24-hours a day.
Resident Advisors (RAs)
RAs are an essential part of the ASA experience and are hired solely to support and act as role models to our students. RAs are college upperclassmen or recent graduates with experience in residential life. They live on each floor, with one RA for every ten students. RAs will always be available to organize activities, provide tours around Oxford, answer questions and make sure our students get the most out of their summer.
Safety & Supervision
The safety, security, and overall well-being of our students is our utmost priority.
- 1 to 8 student to residential staff ratio
- 24 hour security with a team of porters on staff at Lady Margaret Hall
- Electronic key pass required for entry into residence hall buildings
- 11pm daily curfew
- Zero tolerance for drug or alcohol use
Get ready to:
- watch a short video documenting the Oxford Experience
- live like an Oxford University undergraduate
- enjoy punting, high tea, Shakespeare performances and soccer matches
- travel to the best sites in London and around England
- indulge your passion for learning with experienced Oxford professors
- find your own favorite spots in Oxford, such as The Eagle and Child, Ashmoleon Museum, Christ Church College and the Covered Market
- Several courses are already full! Email oxford@asaprograms.com for more details!
your itinerary
| June 28 | Session I: Students Depart from the US | July 23 | Formal Dinner & Celebration | |
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| June 29 | Welcome to Oxford! | July 24 | Say Goodbye | |
| July 1 | Oxford Open Top Bus Tour | July 27 | Session II: Students Depart from the US | |
| July 3 | Best of London: Part 1 | July 28 | Welcome to Oxford! | |
| July 4 | Henley Royal Regatta | July 30 | Oxford Open Top Bus Tour | |
| July 4 | Blenheim Palace | July 31 | Best of London: Part 1 | |
| July 10 | West End Theatre Trip | Aug 1 | Blenheim Palace | |
| July 11 | Stonehenge & Bath | Aug 7 | Best of London: Part 2 | |
| July 13 | Best of London: Part 2 | Aug 8 | Stonehenge & Bath | |
| July 17 | West End Theatre Trip | Aug 12 | West End Theatre Trip | |
| July 18 | Brighton | Aug 13 | ASA Art Show | |
| July 21 | ASA Theatre Performance | Aug 13 | Formal Dinner & Celebration | |
| July 23 | ASA Art Show | Aug 14 | Say Goodbye |