ASA: Academic Study Associates 2009 Programs

A summer at USC allows you to experience the best of both worlds; the beauty and the tranquility of a traditional collegiate setting and the advantages of a diverse and exciting urban center. Enjoy full access to the beautiful 155 acre University Park campus within the bustling city of Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world. USC is a leading private university and its undergraduate programs are consistently ranked as some of the best in the nation. Catch the Trojan spirit that makes USC dominate the PAC 10 on the field and enjoy a reputation as a first-rate academic institution off the field. Dynamic classes that draw upon local resources, exciting extracurricular programming, and opportunities to develop friendships with students from all over the world make for an exceptionally rewarding and valuable summer experience.

The ASA program at USC is designed to provide students with an engaging and exciting academic experience, a rich social experience and the wonderful camaraderie of a summer program with a student body that is diverse in both their interests and their cultures. ASA classes are focused and interesting, adding hands-on, active opportunities wherever possible. They're also of great quality, taught by experienced professors. After all, if you're going to take a class this summer, why not make it a meaningful one? In addition to coursework, the ASA USC program offers fantastic opportunities to form friendships with interesting new people. The staff are engaged and involved and play a pivotal role in helping students adjust and enjoy their ASA experience. Weekend trips are also key, with days spent at the beach or in Hollywood, summer could hardly be more interesting.