ASA: Academic Study Associates 2009 Programs

Your Home at Stanford

Experience life at Stanford and live in a dorm on the impressive 8,000 acre campus, eat in a college dining hall and relax at favorite student hangouts. Stanford enjoys some of the most advanced facilities anywhere and the beautiful architecture with its Mission-inspired red tile roofs and manicured gardens make for a special atmosphere. Most students rent bicycles to take full advantage of the campus and its many open spaces, foothill trails, lakes and sports facilities. Best of all you'll make friends and share your experience with students from across the country and around the world.

Campus Facilities: Stanford maintains one million feet of indoor facilities and 94 acres of outdoor fields. Among Stanford's facilities are the 50,000 seat Stanford Stadium; 6,786 yard Stanford Golf Course; the 7,000 seat Maples Pavilion; the 4,000 seat Sunken Diamond; the 14 court Taube Family Tennis Stadium; and the 2,500-seat, four pool Avery Aquatic Complex.

Security: Stanford's residence halls feature 24 hour security, with electronic key card access required for entry.

Our Students

Our students at Stanford come from all over the US and over 30 different countries. Our students work hard and play hard, balancing their academics with fun-filled activities and excursions. Most come independently and are eager to meet new people. The friendships developed at ASA are often life-long and, as alumni tell us, often the highlight of the summer experience.

Discover Stanford

Cantor Arts Center: This notable art museum has 24 galleries, the largest collection of Rodin bronzes outside of Paris and outdoor sculpture gardens.
Hoover Tower: Enjoy the view of Stanford's campus, the bay area and San Francisco from this 285-foot tower.
Stanford Shopping Center: This open air shopping center has over 140 world class stores, restaurants and services in addition to outdoor gardens and picturesque sculptures by California artists.
The Treehouse: This Mexican restaurant in Tresidder Union is a student favorite.
Thai Cafe: Head to Jordan Hall to get some tasty Thai cuisine.
Stanford Memorial Church: The University's architectural crown jewel. It was one of the earliest interdenominational churches in the West.