SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights
- Location(s): Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Spend a semester abroad in Buenos Aires studying social movements and human rights. Learn about the most relevant issues on the current human rights agenda from an intersectional approach, engaging with environmental, Afro-descendant, migrant, fem... read more
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I of course gained things like better language abilities, a deeper understanding of human rights, etc. However, I think the most important thing I gained was a sort of personal growth. I went from being a perfectionist who hated being late to understanding that sometimes your bus is late or slow and yet the world will keep turni... Molly J - Sewanee: The University of the South View Entire Review
I learned about myself and gained so much maturity, confidence, and patience. I felt like a part of the local culture with friends in my community. I gained new inspiration and perspective about social movements and human rights, especially in Latin America and the Global South, which you can't get at a US university. I felt emp... Jaya D - Occidental College View Entire Review
My abroad experience was worthwhile but I wish I had a better mental health support system on hand that the program provided. Alice G - Davidson College View Entire Review
I learned so much about the political history and ongoing social justice efforts around Argentina. The other students were great, supportive and excited to explore the city together. A student - Oberlin College View Entire Review
I developed a much greater confidence in my abilities to be independent in a foreign setting. I also found a comfort with trying new things and getting to experience a new place that eventually became a home away from home for me. I also feel like the academic setting really pushed me to explore new ideas and to go deeper on the... A student - Bethel University View Entire Review
I became a lot more independent and confident in myself. emma k - Colgate University View Entire Review
Everything, and absolutely. Troy V - Occidental College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile. I gained a broader understanding of the largeness of the world, experiencing along the way a new culture and some of the nicest people I've met. I met people who I hope to be in contact with on a long term basis, and I enriched both my academic and linguistic skills. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
My fluency noticeably improved, as well as my confidence in using the language. Academically, I gained experience in completing my own research project. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was extremely worthwhile!!! I learned so much not just academically but personally about myself and as cheesy as it sounds I definitely came back changed in all good ways! Mariana Weiss - Loyola University Chicago View Entire Review
Became fluent. Made lifelong friends. Grew close to my host family. YES Ben Goodfriend - Washington University in St. Louis View Entire Review
YES SO WORTHWHILE. Gained friends, stories, the ability to really just go for it and do so much out of my comfort zone, how to deal with myself, how to deal with awkward situations. I learned equally about me as an individual as I learned in terms of academic content and language development. Such a rewarding experience, I think... Melissa Loseff - Trinity University View Entire Review
Study abroad really changes you as person. You mature emotionally, socially, and academically. I came back from Argentina a more educated, passionate, and confident individual. Megan S - Claremont McKenna College View Entire Review
I gained a deeper understanding of what the concept of human rights entail and how important perspectives from other cultures are to understand it. It was 100% worthwhile and has changed the way I view everything I studied before it and everything I will study now. Could not be more glad that I chose this program. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned so much about my self - my ability to be independent and carry myself in difficult situations. I also learned a lot about other life experiences, histories, and government systems. Noura L - Vassar College View Entire Review
I learned about myself. Gained independence. Learned to trust my own abilities. Improved my Spanish. Saw more of the world. Learned how many more types of experiences are out there. Saw other ways to approach the idea of social movements. Spoke with local communities that I never could have imagined being able to meet without th... Claire D - Knox College View Entire Review
An immeasurable number of things. Knowledge of self. Knowledge of the world. I live differently now (better, more mindful and more relaxed and generally more content). It was undoubtedly worthwhile A student - Muhlenberg College View Entire Review
My experience abroad gave a view into a different style of living as my host mom lives a minimalist, no-waste lifestyle. I also got to attend a lot of deeply stimulating conferences and talks that gave me a lot of academic contacts and information. A student - Smith College View Entire Review
It was more than worthwhile - it changed my perspective, my goals, my sense of the world, and my view of myself. I am so grateful for the people I met along the way who I know call friends. Charlotte Scharfenberg - University of Virginia View Entire Review
Yes absolutely. Above all, I learned how to live independently and navigate when confronted with challenging situations. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and became really self-reliant. I took risks and tried new things. I am so grateful that I took the opportunity to go abroad and have this experience. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was a great experience that gave me a much more global perspective that we learn in the US and allowed me to continue my studies of labor movements abroad. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
The experiential learning aspect of SIT gives students the opportunity to learn from the people and organizations who are most affected by issues of human rights and social justice. A student - Davidson College View Entire Review
Very worthwhile- gained self confidence A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about how organizing is so ingrained in Argentina, and how that translates to a very different political culture than we have the in the United States. With that being said, it made me consider more deeply what it means to be from the United States, and the conceptions I have of certain things that culturally spe... Daisy J - Davidson College View Entire Review
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Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing. Apply today!
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
- Sociology
- History
Minimum GPA:
2.5Website
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SIT Study Abroad Scholarships
Students who are Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Scholars will receive a $2,000 award for SIT Study Abroad semester or summer programs.
$2,000
To recognize and support Experiment alumni who also participate in SIT Study Abroad programs. Experiment alumni will receive a $1,000 scholarship for semester programs and $500 scholarship for summer programs. A $400 scholarship is also available to students who indicate that they have an immediate family member who has participated in an Experiment in International Living or an SIT Study Abroad program.
$400 - $1,000
The Federal Pell Grant Program provides support to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. At SIT Study Abroad, we are dedicated to breaking down financial barriers and enabling students to engage in international learning experiences. Our commitment is evident through our Pell Grant Match program, which matches up to $2,500 for semester-term students and up to $1,000 for summer-term students who receive Federal Pell Grant funding at their home colleges and universities. This initiative empowers students with financial need to engage in transformative experiences abroad, regardless of economic constraints.
$1,000- $2,500
To recognize students participating in this community service program. Upon receipt of confirmation from a student’s Bonner mentor, SIT will award $2,500 for semester programs and $1,000 for summer programs.
$1,000 - $2,500
To recognize students participating in the National Security Education Program (NSEP) funded award, which focuses on study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. Upon receipt of the student’s Boren confirmation letter, SIT will award a $1,000 scholarship.
$1,000
For students enrolled at Big 10 Academic Alliance universities. Eligible students demonstrating financial need will receive a $1,500 scholarship for semester programs and a $750 scholarship for summer programs.
$750 - $1,500
This is an automatic scholarship to recognize and support students who participated in one or more SIT Study Abroad programs, including alumni of short-term summer programs. The scholarship will be applied to a student’s second full term of study with SIT. The scholarship is $1,000 for a fall or spring semester program or $500 for a full-term, international summer program.
$500 - $1,000
For students with demonstrated financial need who enroll in any SIT Study Abroad program. The SIT Fund aims to help promote study abroad opportunities worldwide.
TBD
This is a scholarship to recognize and support students who participated a custom program at SIT. The scholarship is $1,000 for a fall or spring semester program or $500 for a full-term, international summer program.
$500- $1,000
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