SIT Study Abroad

Subject

Academic subjects
SIT programs examine critical global issues (themes) in specific cultural and geographical contexts or comparatively across locations. Critical global issues include:

Arts, Media, and Social Change
Development, Urban Studies, and Entrepreneurship
Global Health
Multiculturalism, Migration, and Indigenous Peoples
Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity, and Environmental Policy
Post-Conflict Transformation
Social Movements, Education, and Human Rights

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
  • 3-6 months
  • 6-12 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
99
Student status required
Yes
Type of student status required
  • Undergraduate/college
Qualifications required
  • High school or equivalent
Language notes
SIT programs offer instruction in nearly 30 languages, including many less commonly taught languages.
Application process
To apply for an SIT program or for more information:

Web: www.sit.edu/apply
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Phone: 888-272-7881 (toll-free in the US)
802-258-3296

Certification

Certification
Students receive college credit for successfully completing their coursework and assignments while on an SIT program.

Pricing

Price range
  • >$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transport
  • Insurance
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation
  • Tuition
Funding information
Scholarships and grants are available to students participating in SIT programs; financial aid is awarded by each individual student's home institution, and many schools allow financial aid funding to cover SIT Study Abroad programs.

Hidden fields

Date modified
January 23, 2013

The SIT Study Abroad Experience: •Rigorous academic programs through a field-based, experiential approach •Undergraduate research through an Independent Study Project or Case Studies •Cultural immersion through fieldwork, intensive language classes, and urban and rural homestays with local families •A small group of students in each program, supported by SIT faculty and staff, homestay families, in-country experts, and community members •Access to SIT’s extensive local resources and networks •A commitment to reciprocity as the foundation of our educational philosophy

Field-based programs in more than 40 countries worldwide

Organization details

SIT prepares students to be interculturally effective leaders, professionals, and citizens. In so doing, SIT fosters a worldwide network of individuals and organizations committed to responsible global citizenship.

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