SIT Study Abroad

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

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Listing Details

Organization Name

SIT Study Abroad

www.sit.edu/studyabroad

Organization Mandate

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.

Address

1 Kipling Road, Brattleboro, VT, USA, 05302

Address 2

PO Box 676

Telephone

802-258-3212

Non-profit organization?

Yes

Faith-based?

Regions

Central America, South America, Caribbean, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Central Africa, Western Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, Oceania

Duration

1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months

Age (min)

Age (max)

Price range

>$5000

Price incluces

Accommodation, Entrance Fees, Ground Transport, Insurance, Language classes, Meals, Orientation, Tuition

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

Application process and requirements

To apply for an SIT program or for more information:

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

Language

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Portugese, Spanish

SIT programs offer instruction in nearly 30 languages, including many less commonly taught languages.

Certification

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

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.

Student status required?

Yes

Type of student status required

Undergraduate/college

Qualifications required

High School or Equivalent

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