Bachelor Students of International Studies (BASIS) is the study association for BA International Studies. BASIS was set up over the summer of 2012 by a group of prospective BA International Studies students, and has been steadily developing over the years. The main goals of BASIS are to increase academic knowledge pertaining to the course, and to increase the social cohesion between the members of the association. To accomplish this, BASIS offers a variety of activities, both academic and social, ranging from discounts on the books needed for the course to informal get-togethers and parties.