Description: Voted a Top 10 college town by the New York Times, Amherst is a wonderful place to spend the summer. As the center of the Five College Consortium, Amherst is home to students from the University of Massachusetts and Amherst, Smith, Hampshire and Mount Holyoke colleges. Even the most casual visitor will notice the impact of college students on this small, New England town: posters cover lampposts announcing concerts and coffee house speakers and excellent bookstores, independent music shops and good coffee are easy to find. The rolling Berkshire foothills are ideal for hiking and biking and the proximity of both Boston and New York City make Amherst a great base for college visits and exciting weekend trips. As an ASA student at UMass, you will become part of a close-knit, academic community, learning and living together, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Every day you’ll have opportunities to join both exciting activities with the entire program and smaller more independent ventures with a few close friends. Together, you’ll experience academic successes, personal triumphs and a whole lot of fun. The program at UMass is designed to be supportive and inclusive, with well-trained staff and excellent faculty, all working to help you make the most of your experience. |
