SIT Study Abroad: Reviews from Former Locations
- Location(s): Northern Ireland, The United Kingdom: Traveling around the World, Multi-Region: Oaxaca, Mexico: Dublin, Ireland: Brazil
- Program Type(s): Internship
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SIT Study Abroad currently offers more than 80 summer and semester programs in 40 countries worldwide, including comparative programs in multiple countries. Students can choose your theme, format, language, and duration, with options for undergrad... read more
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I had a wonderful connection with the other students on my program. It was worthwhile to visit this area of Brazil and get to travel around the Northeast. It was a worthwhile experience, but I would have wanted a program that gave us a better idea of safety, allowed us to voice complaints about host families, and gave us more co... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
my experience was amazing, especially the independent study project component where I had the opportunity to conduct my own research project on women's roles in families and how it affects their overall health and well-being in a specific neighborhood; through my interviews with women and other academic directors, I improved on ... A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained so much from this experience and again do not regret it. It was extremely valuable. The administration could have been different, but that does not change the fact that my experience in Brazil was more than worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I went through a wide range of emotions when I was abroad, at some points even wondering why I was doing it, because I missed home so much. Finally, towards the end, it became clear why I did it. Of course I learned about French culture during my stay there, but I also learned a lot about my American culture while I was there. M... Laura N - Austin College View Entire Review
I gained some really important understandings on placing proper value on people, things, and life. Noah R - Tulane University View Entire Review
This program has widen my scope on the impacts of war on a community and a country as a whole. Samantha M - Austin College View Entire Review
yes; i learned how to mix with a range of people and not exclude myself. Sameen W - Austin College View Entire Review
It enriched my understanding of meditation, which was my goal going there to begin with Vaida R - Harvard University View Entire Review
yes yuliana k - Fordham University View Entire Review
This has been by far the most rewarding experience of my life. I want to come back to Brazil in the future and I could see myself living here. This program fit beautifully into my academic plan, as my college has each student in their last year do a large project, sort of like a senior thesis. I'm using my ISP here to shape my... Olivia D - Hampshire College View Entire Review
After doing this program, I know that I want to be involved in community organizing. Additionally, I now want to move to Northern Ireland because I enjoyed working with many of the groups there as well as the culture there. I learned many strategies for coping with conflict. Additionally, I learned just how complicated conflict ... Laura P - Trinity University View Entire Review
My experience with Brazil was incredible. I connected with the local culture, became fluent in Portuguese and made many friends. But this had nothing to do with the SIT program. The program was very frusterating, disorganized and many of the activities were an absolute waste of time. Our final projects were poorly monitored ... Kathryn S - Trinity University View Entire Review
yes. Linden M - Bard College View Entire Review
i gained so much. it was so incredible in many aspects. language acquisition was probably my most exciting and humbling experience throughout the process. i feel amazed by my ability to speak the language and understand the rhythms of the culture a little better because of it. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
How to get by in a completely new environment and grow to love it..it's the most worthwhile thing I've done thus far in my life. Courtney K - Austin College View Entire Review
Learned more about myself and yes it was. Colton B - Austin College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about both the Amazon and about myself. It was definitely worthwhile. Sarah G - Austin College View Entire Review
A part of the program is to conduct a month-long independent study project, so in doing this research by myself I gained valuable experiences such as knowing how to talk to people who don't necessarily have the same background as myself, to be persistent, to be cutthroat, organizational skills, and keeping a goal in mind. Cultur... Ivana W - Villanova University View Entire Review
Even though I have been back for almost two months, I still cant really wrap my head around everything that it meant. It was monumental - but not necessarily in a good way. It made me think - maybe too much. Hannah S - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I'm so glad that I studied abroad when I did, where I did. Rebecca E - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and gained a lot of perspective. You always hear about how poor people are in other countries, but actually seeing these people and how they live is life-changing. Bonding with foreigners (particularly those with whom I shared no common language) was incredibly meaningful and I plan on keeping in con... Rachel O - Carleton College View Entire Review
Absolutely! It was amazing! Conor W - Harvard University View Entire Review
We had the oppertunity to not only discuss differnet social and environmental issues that are happening in Brazil, but were able to visit the places where they were occuring, talk (and sometimes live) with the people that were being directly affected by these things. My understanding for this culture is no where near complete, b... Scott M - Austin College View Entire Review
I experienced an incredible amount of personal growth on my program. Shaomin C - Harvard University View Entire Review
I wish it had been longer. The only thing I missed for real was my family back home. I really got to see the French view, and understand their manners of thinking, as well as the stereotypes we have in the US on France - some are true, and I now understand how others developed. And, with all my notes and readings, I got to le... Hannah D - Austin College View Entire Review
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SIT Study Abroad currently offers more than 80 summer and semester programs in 40 countries worldwide, including comparative programs in multiple countries. Students can choose your theme, format, language, and duration, with options for undergraduate research and internships. SIT Study Abroad programs are interdisciplinary and open to a wide range of majors. Over the years, some SIT Study Abroad programs are discontinued, others are added. This listing is a home to reviews from SIT Study Abroad programs that are no longer operating, but the reviews give you some insight into the quality of the provider.
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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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