SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Cities in the 21st Century: People, Planning and Politics (Fall 2)
- Location(s): Buenos Aires, Argentina: Dakar, Senegal: Hanoi, Vietnam: New York, United States: Multi-Region
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
SIT Study Abroad
Explore how geography, politics, economics, and culture shape social relations and the built environment -- and with what consequences -- in cities across the globe.This program combines an innovative urban studies curriculum with fieldwork involv... read more
All Reviews
I think I just got to apply everything I would normally learn in a class to real life structures and systems that I got to interact with while I was abroad Maya Nunez - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Empathy, curiosity, the importance of asking questions continually but putting the care for others above everything else. Never ever think or assume you know something, just keep inquiring about it. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It's tough to put this in a box... I learned so much. Very worthwhile. I learned from people impacted by urban issues and mixed that experience with academia, which is a really powerful combination. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I learned so much from the people I met throughout this semester. Every minute was worthwhile. I learned a lot from each of my classes about urban studies, local and global politics, planning trends, etc., but even more so about how the decisions that are made in high-level offices can and do impact the lived experiences of peop... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was extremely worthwhile, though I wouldn't repeat the experience. I have intentions on returning some of the places I had the privilege of visiting. I worked on developing a personal philosophy of patience and "everyone has a story." A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Most definitely worthwhile. Changed my career path and overall outlook. Aly S - Cornell University View Entire Review
It's given me perspective. Carly A - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I was learning all the time from people and places i never thought possible. Naima G - Barnard College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile and I don't regret it, I just wish I was aware of the time commitment my program was going to be. Emma Burke - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to better defend my beliefs as well as how to understand and empathize with others. I gained amazing friendships and experiences I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. However I'm not sure if I would do this program again if I do it all over again. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained new perspectives on life and a greater awareness of my surroundings and how social and political issues are deeply rooted in choices made in the past. I also gained a sense of maturity, independence, and a voice. Likyelesh A - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was amazing. I learned so much about myself and about other cultures. I learned about the biases and privileges I carry with me as an American. A student - Davidson College View Entire Review
I learned that study abroad trip isn't about partying and glorified travel. Other programs focus on 'local culture integration' through free time and a lack of academic rigor, but entirely miss the value of experiential learning with guidance and academic intensity. Provided program opportunities were far greater than those whic... Daniel B - Ithaca College View Entire Review
ABSOLUTELY. Natalia Q - Barnard College View Entire Review
It was so worth it! It is really hard to put exactly into words what I gained. IHP has a philosophy of 360 degree learning- meaning that every moment and experience contributes to your new knowledge of a place. This idea- of understanding how to learn from everything around you, and to think critically about your surroundings, i... Meghan F - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
Explore how geography, politics, economics, and culture shape social relations and the built environment -- and with what consequences -- in cities across the globe.
This program combines an innovative urban studies curriculum with fieldwork involving key actors and stakeholders — public agencies, planners, elected officials, NGOs, and grassroots organizations. You will spend time in four cities across the globe to better understand the interconnected social, physical, economic, environmental, and political systems affecting urban environments. In addition, you will complete an independent comparative research project on a topic of your choosing.
Key Questions:
- Though human needs may be similar around the globe, why does a city's ability to satisfy those needs vary?
- How do people create a sense of place, of community, of urban identity?
- What historical and sociocultural contexts frame the opportunities, constraints, and uncertainties of urban life?
- What must be done — and by whom — to move toward ecologically sustainable cities?
- What are the opportunities for political action by individuals, community organizations, social movements, and local governments to shape city life?
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Public Administration
- Urban Studies
Minimum GPA:
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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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