ASA: Academic Study Associates 2009 Programs

Your Home at Yale

This summer, you'll live like a Yale undergraduate student at Silliman College, the largest residential college on campus. Silliman is known for having the most spirited and enthusiastic students and has top indoor and outdoor facilities.

Housing: Silliman College is a rectangular building with a large, central courtyard. Rooms are suite-style, with four double rooms clustered around a common space and bathrooms. You will share a double room and your suitemates will be carefully selected using our housing questionnaire.

Facilities: The outdoor courtyard, with its grass, old beech trees, swing, chess table, hammock, and picnic tables is one of the glories of the college, enjoyed by all. The courtyard doubles as informal athletic field for games of Frisbee, football and volleyball and is a site of many campus events. Silliman also has many indoor amenities, such as a movie theater, student lounge, media center, art gallery, library, kitchen, aerobics and dance studio, basketball court, game room and two laundry rooms.

Dining: Your dining hall is just a short walk from Silliman College, where your meal card will give you access to full buffet style dining options. You can catch up with friends and soak up the collegiate ambiance provided by this traditional, wood paneled hall. You can also head to nearby eateries like Thai Taste, Yorkside Pizza or Ivy Noodle - all Yale undergrad favorites.

Security: Silliman has 24 hour security, with electronic key card access required for entry to both the outdoor courtyard and to each building entrance and suite.

Our Students

Like in college, ASA seeks a broad and diverse student body at Yale. Our students 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 Yale

New Haven Green: Plenty of space to hang out, have an impromptu picnic or play some Ultimate.
Peabody Museum of Natural History: Contains one of the great scientific collections in North America, including a full Brontosaurus skeleton.
Payne Whitney Gymnasium: With a swimming pool, rooftop track, fitness centers, basketball, squash and volleyball courts - its the 2nd largest gym in the world!
Center for British Art: Houses the most comprehensive collection of British art outside of the United Kingdom.
Shubert Theater & Yale Repertory Theater: Both are renowned for groundbreaking performances and independent productions.
Chapel Street: An eclectic and interesting street filled with boutiques, shops, international restaurants and art stores.
Koffee: Local java spot and student hangout.
Pepes vs. Sally’s Pizza: New Haven pizzeria rivals. Which will you prefer?