Summer Study Abroad

SRAS Summer Study Abroad

SRAS summer study abroad opportunities are immersive, flexible educational programs designed to meet your budget, time-frame, and educational goals. Join our Russian as a Second Language programs in any of four very different locations, dive into the Persian, Ukrainian, Polish, Georgian, or Armenian languages, or study the security issues that are very relevant to our regions and our times. Best of all, you can combine programs and maximize your time abroad to experience multiple locations.Accelerate your language learning. Earn credits toward your degree. Build your resume. Expand your network. You can do all of this and more this summer abroad with SRAS!

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– Study Russian Language Abroad –

Funding Study Abroad — RSL in Bishkek

Study Russian for 6-10 weeks in the heart of Central Asia. Add an optional 2-week travel adventure to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan!

Riga Latvia RSL — RSL in Riga

Study Russian for 4-10 weeks in the cultural center of Latvia.

Georgian Food Batumi Russian Abroad — RSL in Tbilisi

Study Russian for 4-10 weeks in incredible Georgia.

Study Abroad in Yerevan, Armenia — RSL in Yerevan

Join us for 6 weeks of intensive Russian in Armenia.

– Study Diverse Subjects Abroad –

Iranian Studies Program — Iran: Society, Power, and Regional Order

Over 2-6 weeks, you will explore how historical legacies, religious and cultural traditions, and contemporary pressures—including sanctions—shape governance, society, and regional engagement for Iran.

Warsaw — Security and Society

Study 4 weeks in Warsaw (with travel to Berlin) plus two weeks online in this security course with an integrated research internship. Optional extensions take you to Tbilisi, Georgia for more perspectives on global security or Russian language study.

Statue of Liberty Milda in Riga, Latvia — Media Literacy in the Baltics: Identity, AI, and Security

This one-week field-based program in Latvia examines how media, technology, and identity intersect in one of Europe’s most dynamic and geopolitically sensitive regions.

Person pouring wine from qvevri using Orshimo, Georgia — Wine and History: Identity, Tradition, and Taste

Offered over spring break, during this 8-day certificate course we will focus on the role of wine in Georgian history and culture, travelling the country as we visit archaeological sites, stroll through Tbilisi’s markets, cook traditional dishes, and meet wine producers.

Crossroads program Geopolitics and Security in the Caucasus — Crossroads: Geopolitics and Security in the Caucasus

This 4-week program takes you to Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia to understand the geography, geopolitics, and cultural identity that has shaped their historical paths and current foreign policies. Add an optional month of Russian language courses.

Latvia Youth Program Picture — Latvia for Youth: Language, Community Engagement & Culture

Highschool student spendfour inspiring weeks in Riga, Latvia building real-world Russian language skills while experiencing the Baltic region through the eyes of local youth.

– Study Other Languages Abroad –

Armenian language program study abroad — Armenian

Study Armenian for 4 weeks while exploring the history, culture, and spectacular nature of Armenia. Open to all levels.

study ukrainian — Ukrainian

This 4- or 8-week immersive Ukrainian language course is taught by Ukrainian native speakers in Warsaw, where a large Ukrainian community now lives. Open to all levels.

Polish Language and Culture — Polish

Twenty lessons per week over 4 or 8 weeks are supplemented with conversation practice with native Polish speakers and a robust cultural program. Open to all levels.

Georgian program travel food writing — Georgian

Start using Georgian right away with this innovative 4-week course that teaches language through practical situations and cultural exploration on the ground. Open to all levels.

Persian Language — Persian

Interested in geopolitics, business, or international relations? Gain a powerful advantage with a 4-, 6-, or 8-week course in Persian. Open to all levels.

Browse All SRAS Study Abroad Programs Everywhere

How Much Does It Cost To Study Abroad?

Your total costs can be divided into four main categories:

Program: Each program page gives its specific pricing information. SRAS offers a variety of program choices of varying length and cost.
Cost of Living: Students report spending between $60-90 per week in most locations for food, transport, and entertainment.
Housing: With very few exceptions, SRAS programs include housing. See each program page for more information.
Airfare: Our International Airfare Guide can give you some pointers on getting the best price for tickets to and from your study abroad destination.
Funding: Concerned that you might not have enough to study abroad? You can earn credit toward your program with an SRAS Online Research Internship!

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Studying abroad is a big decision. You should make sure that your experience will advance your academic, personal, and professional goals. We encourage you join an info session or contact us with any questions.

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