SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Comparative Education and Social Change
SIT Study Abroad
Study educational policies and pedagogies in Chile and Argentina, exploring the relationship between education, society, and diversity in both countries.This program gives you the opportunity to engage in rigorous academic coursework and research ... read more
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The first noticeable learning experience was the improvement in my Spanish abilities. Nothing beats immersing yourself in the language and having no choice but to speak it! I also reflected a lot on the education system itself in the United States and how it is structured and what affect that has on student learning and developm... Yardena M - Whitman College View Entire Review
I got to learn about the history of Chile and how it continues to affect it's people, which is why a massive social uprising occurred in the first place. I got to learn about a culture that was very different from my own, which has altered my own perspective about the world and the way I live my life. I got to meet people that I... Peyton L - Denison University View Entire Review
I learned more than I could have ever imagined about people, life, the language, culture, the world, the US, history, politics, society ... I made connections and met people that will be part of me forever, and I don't think I would give those up for anything. A student - Butler University View Entire Review
A sense of adventure and critical reflexivity. Of course Samsara D - Trinity University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and gained a lot of independence Micaela K - Brandeis University View Entire Review
During my time abroad I was able to improve on my Spanish abilities and I am now able to better understand a different accent and speed that I previously struggled with. Pastor A - Claremont McKenna College View Entire Review
It is hard to qualify what I learned in four months abroad in just a few lines, especially having just gotten back. I think my answer to this question will develop as I reintegrate. Academically, I learned a great deal about the historical and present political context of Chile, the education system, and the society as a whole. ... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a sense of perspective of another culture. It was worthwhile since I had never been out of the country before. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained new friends and a new perspective A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Studying abroad is really what you make of it. Every moment and every small detail was a step in the growth and learning process. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is one of the most valuable skills you can have. Learning a language is a slow process and there will be many bumps along the road, but it is one of the most r... A student - Vassar College View Entire Review
I learned more about international cooperation that anywhere else. I learned history and I learned local stories. I learned about the political system and now know it like the back of my hand. It was more than worthwhile. I became a very different person in the best of ways because of this program and I would not change it for a... A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned a lot about the history of the country and the social changes there. Emily N - Hope College View Entire Review
My Spanish skills (speaking particularly) increased exponentially. I learned about the education systems, cultures (urban & rural), political histories, and day-to-day life, all in great interesting detail. I also gained so much confidence in my self and clarity on the type of person I wanted to be. Natalie Platt - University of Vermont View Entire Review
Personally, I learned independence, self-advocacy, and the importance of reflection. Academically, I learned more about my passion for educational equity and improved my Spanish skills. It was extremely worthwhile! Sarah B - Rice University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about how children and people are shaped by their societies and educational systems. I learned that I can connect with lots of different types of people. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about independence that was really valuable. I also improved my language skills a lot which I am really happy to have done. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I had an incredible experience abroad through SIT Chile: Comparative Education and Social Change. The staff and all our professors were knowledgeable, caring, and enthusiastic about the program and helping us learn and grow. I found that most of our academic and personal learning happened outside the classroom—SIT’s emphasis on ... Fiona Riebeling - Yale University View Entire Review
-Improved Spanish skills a phenomenal amount -Learned about Chilean and Argentinian dictatorships -Learned about Chilean and Argentinian education systems -Was able to intern and conduct my own research study with a feminist NGO A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned about a different culture that has experienced a tough history. It was very worthwhile. Best experience of my life, and I have had a fair amount of abroad experiences. Student - Lehigh University View Entire Review
Absolutely! I am very happy I went on this trip. If I could do it again I would immerse myself in the community faster than I did. Antonia Nichols - University of Vermont View Entire Review
I became so much more confident in my Spanish-speaking skills. I also realized how big and diverse the world is and how so many things we have as American college students are taken for granted. Abigail Rothstein - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Perspective, motivation, confidence, knowledge, and a new way of living! It was 100% worth while. Kara M - Bates College View Entire Review
what it means to be from the united states. Amanda M - Tufts University View Entire Review
Yes. Clara M - Carleton College View Entire Review
About
This program gives you the opportunity to engage in rigorous academic coursework and research on educational systems in urban and rural areas of Chile and Argentina. You will spend time in a variety of schools, gaining insight on the workings of public, private, voucher, underprivileged, coed, and single-sex institutions. Throughout, you will consider the application of popular education as a tool for social change.
Major topics of study include:
- Chilean educational system and the country’s current education crisis
- Regional and national differences in educational systems
- Popular, intercultural, and bilingual education
- Role of ethnicity and diversity in educational practices
- Educational policies, equity, gender, and human rights
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- English
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Education
- Bilingual and Multicultural Education
- Educational Administration
- Teacher Education by Level
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
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 alumni of EIL summer high school programs who also participate in SIT Study Abroad programs. $1,000 for semester programs and $500 for summer. A $400 scholarship is also available to students who indicate that they have an immediate family member who has participated in an EIL or its College Semester Abroad program.
$400 - $1,000
For students enrolled at Hispanic-serving institutions, including member institutions of HACU who demonstrate financial need, SIT will award a $3,000 scholarship for participation in a semester program and $2,000 for a summer program.
$2,000 - $3,000
For students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and who demonstrate financial need, SIT will award a $2,000 scholarship for participation in a semester program or $1,500 for a summer program.
$1,500 - $2,000
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 US 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 participate in two 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
An average of $4,500 (amount varies) is awarded to one female student, 22 years of age or younger, who demonstrates international awareness and a desire to create a more peaceful world through international exchange. This scholarship is available for summer programs only.
$4,500
This $10,000 scholarship opportunity is for one student per year. The student must demonstrate extreme financial need, attend an HBCU (or other minority-serving institution), be a first-generation college student, and have never previously traveled abroad.
$10,000
SIT matches Federal Pell Grant funding up to $2,500 for semester students who use their Pell Grant to help pay the cost of their SIT program. Students utilizing their Federal Pell Grant for SIT Study Abroad summer terms receive up to a $1000 match.
$1,000 - $2,500
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