Warsaw: Security and Society in the Information Age

My experience in Warsaw was the most formative, inspirational, perspective-changing, and enjoyable experience of my life. The city is alive with a juxtaposition of the rich past, beautifully historic Polish culture and a present focus on progress and innovation. Around every corner is a new experience, a beautiful view, and a żabka store (trust me, you'll know what I mean). The course itself at Collegium Civitas was beyond incredible, featuring knowledgeable professors and engaging material. Even as I write this, over a year after returning, I consistently think back to lectures and have used the knowledge gained to shape my ongoing research and future plans. Speaking of which, the publication through the internship at the end of the course gave me valuable research experience and has propelled me forward in my academic pursuits. Of course, none of this could have been possible without everyone at SRAS - you will never meet a more highly organized, experienced, and caring team who place education and experiences as their number one priority. This program gives students the chance to explore their interests in the very interdisciplinary realm of international relations, and I firmly believe that anyone with a love for learning about global studies will find a home here. If you don't know what you're looking for - this is your sign to study in Warsaw! You'll find it, have a great time, and you may just find yourself along the way.

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I studies with SRAS in Warsaw, Poland in the summer of 2019 and had an amazing experience. I studied World War Two history and got fully immersed in it by visiting several museums and historic sites all included in the program. My professor was amazing and I learned so much! This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in history or security in East Europe. It is also a great gateway into the region as you don't need to know Polish to live and learn there. I highly recommend this program!!!

I had an excellent experience in this course and learned a great deal about European history, politics and culture, both past and present. I look back on my experience in Warsaw as the moment that truly sparked my interest in public policy and international affairs, and can draw a line from my time in that program to my current occupation as an analyst in the federal government. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in history (particularly the history of WWII and the Cold War), foreign policy, and European affairs.

I absolutely loved my time as a student and intern in Warsaw! The classes were interesting and we often had guest lecturers that were specialists in the national/international security field. The classwork was light and at the end we had a big group project. The light amount of homework left us with time to go explore the city. After class we would go explore a new part of the city or go visit a museum or a palace. Poland has the best museums I've seen outside of America and I would definitely recommend seeing as many as possible! I found living in Warsaw to be very calming. It the biggest city in Poland but it wasn't overbearing. Transportation in the city is convenient. You can walk everywhere or you can get a bus pass, like I did, which was pretty cheap. The cost of living in Warsaw was extremely low, you don't have to worry about saving a ton of money to be able to visit. I know of a few students that did a weekend trip to Prague and they said it was a very cheap trip as well. Poland is also very welcoming to foreigners. Also, everyone I spoke to in Warsaw and Krakow spoke English - so don't be afraid to visit if you don't speak Polish! This is the best study abroad program, in my opinion. I earned three classes worth of credit and spent my summer studying what I was interested in, seeing new places everyday, and traveling to new cities and countries on the weekend!