Bishkek

Best Coffee Shops in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Coffee culture has come to Bishkek! The Kyrgyz are becoming more discerning consumers and this can be seen in its developing food and beverage business. Below are a few of the best coffee shops in Bishkek that SRAS students have enjoyed and would like to tell you about!   Sierra Coffee Multiple Locations Ever notice […]

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What to Eat in Bishkek: Trying Out the Local Cuisine on a Student Budget

Preparing for and Coping with Culture Shock

Warsaw

SRAS Guide to Living in Warsaw

What’s it really like to live in Warsaw for a semester? Staying long-term in a city is much different from just vacationing there. You’ll need to navigate more of the practical, everyday services of the city and budget to include more miscellaneous and long-term expenses. Thus, this guide covers everything from haircuts to pharmacies and […]

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Guide to Shopping in Warsaw

Gyms and Jogging in Warsaw: Staying Fit While Abroad!

Riga

Thrifting in Riga

For the uninitiated, thrifting in Riga can seem daunting. There’s practically a thrift store on every corner in the city center. And yet each is slightly different, with some better than others depending on what you are looking for. Over the time I’ve spent in Riga, I’ve found myself after class browsing through the local selection. […]

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SRAS Guide to Living in Riga

Riga Fitness: Staying Fit While Abroad!

Yerevan

SRAS Guide to Living in Yerevan

What’s it really like to live in Yerevan, Armenia for a semester? Staying long-term in a city is much different from just vacationing there. You’ll need to navigate more of the practical, everyday services of the city and budget to include more miscellaneous and long-term expenses. Thus, this guide covers everything from haircuts to pharmacies […]

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Packing List for Study Abroad

Study Abroad Budgets: A Student Guide

Georgia

SRAS Guide to Living in Tbilisi

What’s it really like to live in Tbilisi for a semester? Staying long-term in a city is much different from just vacationing there. You’ll need to navigate more of the practical, everyday services of the city. You will also need to budget for more miscellaneous and long-term expenses. Thus, this guide covers everything from haircuts […]

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Thrifting in Tbilisi

Gyms in Tbilisi: Staying Fit in Georgia