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Alumni

WELCOME HOME, AND THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING IN AN ASA PROGRAM!

We hope that you had a once-in-a-lifetime experience, took lots of pictures, and are adjusting to life back in the U.S.

 

If you’ve come to this page because you want to help spread the word about ASA, need a transcript, or want to go abroad again, you can find that and other helpful info below! For any other questions, please fill out the contact form below and we'll be glad to help.

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My time abroad with ASA was great, and I want to tell others about my experience!

 

We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time on an ASA program! Please consider filling out a review about us! ASA has been reviewed on the websites below. If you find another, let us know and we will add it to the list.

 

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Become an ASA Ambassador

 

Want to tell students on your campus about your study abroad experience? We'd love to have you join ASA at your campus' study abroad fair, and get the word out to your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters! We'll hook you up with brochures and swag to hand out. 

 

LET US KNOW you want to become an ASA Ambassador

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Alumni LinkedIn Group

 

Connect, network, and reminisce with other ASA Alumni by joining our LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook. For an invite to join our Alumni Facebook group, please contact us.

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ASA Photo Contest

 

Share your picture story, get your photos published with a photo credit in ASA’s catalog and other materials, win prizes!

CLICK HERE to find out how to submit your pics!

I’m applying for grad school /transferring schools and need a transcript. How do I get one?

Call 617-327-9388 or contact us to check whether we have your transcript on file, and tell us where your transcript needs to go. The fee for official transcripts is $20 each. If we've confirmed that we do have your transcript on file, you can pay for additional copies here. If you only need an unofficial PDF copy emailed to you, it’s free.

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What is “reverse culture shock” and is this happening to me?

If you're having trouble adjusting to life back in the U.S., then have no fear, this is very common and is called “re-entry shock” or “reverse culture shock”.

 

This may have been the first time you lived outside of the U.S. for any extended period of time and had to adjust to a whole new lifestyle. What you had always thought was the “right” way to do things now leaves you wondering if, in fact, it wasn’t actually the wrong way. It can be very confusing and leave you feeling like you are now a stranger in the U.S. Again, this is a very normal feeling and one that most everyone goes through, even frequent international travelers experience similar thoughts. Don’t believe us? Go onto Google and type in “reverse culture shock”. You’ll be amazed at the number of pages that come up.

 

The best thing to do is to speak with a study abroad advisor at your school and see if there is a group of students who have just returned from abroad who get together. Talking out loud about what you’re feeling will help you, as will hearing from others who are going through the same thing. You should also get in touch with other students from your program so you can compare notes on how well you’re all adjusting. See above on how you can also join other ASA alumni on Facebook.

One time was not enough! I want to study abroad with ASA again!

Fill out the form below, and well be in touch to help you find a program to complement the time you've already spent abroad. We can discuss program options to help you reach your personal and professional goals. This could even include advanced studies in a subject area or an internship. You'll also get a discount!

 

  • If you enroll in a 2nd (or 3rd) ASA program and it's a SUMMER program, you will automatically receive a $150 discount off your program fees.
  • If you enroll in a 2nd (or 3rd) ASA program and it's a SEMESTER program, you will automatically receive a $350 discount off your program fees.

Alumni discount cannot be combined with institutional discounts, ASA scholarships, affiliate scholarships, affiliate grants, or other discounts.

 

Fill out the inquiry form below to learn more!


 

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Epic study abroad experiences don't just happen. To have a truly life-changing experience you need a plan - a roadmap. We can help.

 

 

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