Language, Anthropology, & Area Studies

The Path to Global Understanding

If you are studying language, history, anthropology, or area studies, you probably want to understand the world around you. You also likely know that the best way to do that is to immerse yourself in other cultures. An SRAS program can provide you with the tools to do just this – from intensive language training and relevant topical lectures in English to extensive cultural programs, and other forms of experiential learning. SRAS believes in supported independence, encouraging you to make personal connections and explore your interests within the framework of another language and culture. So immerse yourself, experience something new, embrace differences – and similarities. Your ability to understand, adapt, share, and influence will only increase your career opportunities.

Study Abroad is Flexible

SRAS offers options to fit your needs. Looking for a shorter program that can still build your resume? See our affordable spring break or short-term intensive summer options. Can’t go abroad right now but still want the benifit of a realtime connection to local perspectives? See our online courses. Just looking to get your feet wet before study abroad or to keep a foot on a ground afterwards? See our free events. And keep in mind that you’ll gain the deepest, broadest perspectives with a full semester, summer, or academic year abroad.

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Study Abroad is Challenging

SRAS works specifically in non-traditional study abroad locations that will greatly expand your worldview by showing you just how different societies, cultures, and markets can be. Where should you study abroad? Where you will grow the most!

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The geopins mark SRAS "bases," where we have regularly used infrastructure and, in most cases, regular student programs and permanently-based SRAS staff. Click a location for more info.

Areas marked in green show areas that SRAS can or has historically supported programs in the past.

Study Abroad is Diverse

What can you study abroad? With SRAS, just about anything!

Study Abroad is Accessible

Need funding? Click here. Have questions or don’t see exactly what you are looking for? Contact us. We are committed to your study abroad experience and want to help you realize your dreams abroad!

Suspension of all Programming in Russia

All SRAS programming in Russia has been suspended until further notice. This includes our regular programs in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Irkustk, and Vladivostok, as well as all faculty-led custom programming.

Suspension of all Programming in Ukraine

SRAS programs historically held in Ukraine have been relocated to Georgia. Should Ukraine become safe for travel again, SRAS plans to reopen programming there as soon as safely possible.

Georgia

Georgia is a small, mountainous country and home to a great diversity of cultures and religions. It is perhaps most known, however, for its unique food and wine culture. Its capital, Tbilisi, dates back to at least the 5th century B.C. while Batumi a historic port town that is now a tourist hub, are great places from which to explore this incredible country. Faculty leading custom group programs can focus on food culture, geopolitics, identity studies, human geography, anthropology, and/or sustainable tourism. Common side trips from Georgia include Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Poland

Poland is country that has disappeared from the map twice in its history. Perhaps more than any other European capital, this city reflects its turbulent history. Reduced to ruins in WWII, Warsaw is now home to one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and a booming modern culture. Faculty leading custom group programs often focus on security studies, diversity, policy studies, history, Jewish studies, urban development, culture, and/or museum studies. Common side trips from Warsaw include Krakow, Gdansk, and Berlin.

Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan offers a look into a developing economy as well as into the history of one of the world’s oldest nomadic civilizations. Pride in nomadic traditions remain strong here. Faculty leading custom group programs often focus on anthropology, languages, and Central Asian studies, sustainable development, identity, and environment. Centrally situated in Central Asia, Bishkek also allows affordable travel to such diverse locations as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan

With Islamic monumental architecture dating from thousands of years ago and widespread and internationally funded efforts to preserve and develop traditional crafts, Uzbekistan can offer truly unique experiences. Faculty leading custom group programs often focus on history, art, and/or architecture. Students will feel as if they are taken back in time even as they interact with locals and learn about contemporary life in Uzbekistan. Common side trips from Uzbekistan include Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

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Armenia

Armenia teems with natural beauty and history unique to the Caucasus, and its dynamic capital city feels very European yet not overrun with tourists. Faculty leading custom group programs in Armenia often focus on Soviet minorities, genocide studies, conflict and diplomacy, diasporas, and much more in a secure, European-facing country.