Let our Kyiv students let you know what to expect when arriving to Kyiv! Heading abroad is always a big step and can feel exciting or overwhelming – or both. Learn from the experience of others and hit the ground running! How did you feel when you first arrived? Jacob Mauser (Summer, 2019): I never […]
After diving headfirst into study of Eurasian politics and history, R.A. Bloomfield decided they needed to study abroad there. They did the Policy and Conflict in Post-Soviet Space program in Kyiv, Ukraine. Here are some of their reflections and favorite memories from Ukraine. […]
Jonah Helwig has been studying Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasian history for two years at Stetson University in Florida. He studied abroad with SRAS and Novamova in Kyiv on the Policy and Conflict program. Jonah hopes that the knowledge he gains about conflicts and possible solutions will assist him in a future career in the […]
Students on SRAS study abroad programs in Kyiv stay with a host family. Each Kyiv homestay includes two meals per day and are generally 10-50 minutes away from classes by public transport. Homestays in Kyiv vary, sometimes housing you with a family and sometimes with a single, older person. In all cases, however, your host(s) […]
We asked some SRAS graduates to share their open and honest evaluations of their experiences on SRAS Study Abroad in Kyiv. SRAS actively seeks out feedback from students on all programs so that we can continually improve our offerings. Samantha Dunlap (Fall, 2019) The first step to studying abroad is choosing where to study abroad. […]
What is life in Kyiv really like? Very often when people in the West think of cities in Eastern Europe, they think of cold, grey landscapes and shortages of basic goods. Kyiv today, however, is a vibrant, colorful place overflowing with street culture, great food, and a global assortment of goods. To help you stay […]
“Travel is the most intense mode of learning”- Kevin Kelly, executive editor of Wired magazine Eight months ago, my year of studying abroad began. I arrived in Tbilisi, Georgia as part of the Policy and Conflict in the Post-Soviet Space (PCON) program. Over the course of the following fall semester, I travelled all across […]
Lviv, at the far western end of Ukraine, bears strong Polish heritage in its architecture and is strongly Ukrainian in its identity. It’s old European streets, combined with a plethera of modern and charasmatic cafes, bars, and clubs – not to mention very low prices – make a trip to Lviv an easy choice if […]
Kyiv sits in the heart of Eastern Europe and is an excellent base from which to explore Central and Eastern Europe as well as the nearby Caucuses. SRAS Programs in Kyiv offer two categories of travel components. All regular programs offer a weekend trip to either Lviv or Odesa. SRAS’ Identity and Conflict in the […]