There’s Something About Yerevan
Since spring of 2022, Russian language study abroad has moved to three regions - Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Baltics. Different factors/characteristics seem...
Site Visit Articles
Firsthand reports from SRAS staff visits to study abroad destinations across Eurasia, with city guides and on-the-ground impressions.
Introduction to Karakalpakstan as a Study Destination
When I first arrived in Nukus, the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan, my immediate impression was that everything was salty. I mean...
The SRAS Landscape: Reflections and Paths Forward in 2022
For months I have thought about the things I want to say about this year, 2022. So much has interfered with just sitting down...
New Perspectives with SRAS Virtual Site Visits
Over this past year, SRAS has developed a growing number of online courses, classroom support options, and free events — all intended to supplement...
A Journey to Kyiv in the Age of COVID
***Molly will be hosting a briefing on travel to Kyiv on Dec 10th! This will be followed by info sessions on study abroad and...
St. Petersburg and Moscow: What’s The Difference?
Our two most popular locations in Russia are St. Petersburg and Moscow. Choosing between "the two capitals" can be tough as both are rich...
Moscow Under Quarentine: Moods and Measures
The mood in Moscow is calm. We are now entering week four of quarantine. Measures have been gradually introduced. The initial closing of universities,...
COVID-19: The Mood In Moscow
I spent the day running a few errands in Moscow. This may the last time I can say this for a while. The majority...
Ukraine: Discovering Something New and Very Old (SRAS Site Visit)
I have admittedly not spent enough time in Ukraine, in part because our partners at NovaMova are so efficient and responsive with students, and...
A Russian Homecoming and Introduction to Poland (SRAS Site Visit)
As I embark on spring travel season this month, I reflect on my first year with SRAS and I am beaming with gratitude. I...
Cuba: Food for the Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul (SRAS Site Visit)
It is difficult to know where to begin when describing the experience of visiting Cuba. To those who might not have the same reference...
Vladivostok: Russia’s Gateway to the East (SRAS Site Visit)
My last visit to Vladivostok was in 2013, not long after the city hosted the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) conference. Then, considerable investment was...
What Students Gain in Bishkek (SRAS Site Visit)
On a chilly day in late October, I found myself on the back of a horse slowly crisscrossing up a mountain and looking back...
SRAS Site Visit to Kyrgyzstan
My husband and I often joke that there is life BC (Before Children) and AC (After Children). For me personally, AC has meant for...
SRAS Site Visit to Central Asia
I recently made a brief trip to check on our programs in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek has long been one of our highest-rated locations among students....
SRAS Site Visit to Warsaw
My first introduction to Warsaw, in February of 1992, revolved around the train station and my plan to get to Russia via Lithuania and...
