SIT Study Abroad: Samoa - Social and Environmental Change in Oceania
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The launching point for the settlement of Polynesia, in 1962 Samoa became the first Pacific Island to achieve independence. In Samoa, you will live in Apia, the cosmopolitan capital and the program’s base, and study social justice issues and effor... read more
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I learned a lot about the local culture and life in Samoa. I also learned a lot about the environment, how it has changed, and how this impacts the community and culture. I think it was very worthwhile, especially as someone who is studying the relationship between people and the environment. A student - Pomona College View Entire Review
This program was very worthwhile. Learning by experiencing another culture is always very rewarding, the way of life and strong cultural identity in Samoa is very special. Celeste B - University of San Francisco View Entire Review
I was able to experience a different way that life can be. This program gave me knowledge, perspective, community, and field research experience. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and what I can achieve. It was very worthwhile. Moreover, for the first time I realized the consequences of our first world decisions. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I have learned about life lessons that you hear about in the classroom but experience firsthand and keep with you for life, including the love between family and the villages, how to appreciate what you have, how to give unconditionally, and so much more. It was completely worthwhile because some people can be tucked nicely away... A student - Fordham University View Entire Review
definitely worth it - i would reccommend this to any student wishing to study abroad not in the usual european places Sara J - Ithaca College View Entire Review
YES! Cherrie R - Ithaca College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the Pacific communities and the ways Samoa has changed over time. I learned about indigenous ways of living. I also gained new perspectives about religion, resilience, and social change. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
this program prioritizes indigenous knowledge and decolonial methodologies and I got to experience new ways of living and value systems outside of a western context which was extremely valuable. studentA - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Worthwhile - got to see five different islands in total. Learned a lot about the world. Very englightening Anonymous - University of Vermont View Entire Review
It allowed me to put a lot of things into perspective. It was definitely worthwhile as I learned a lot about myself and others. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was absolutely worth while. I learned about the culture, about relationships, other people, and most importantly, about myself. Grace W - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I couldn't possibly fit into this small box everything I gained from my experience abroad. I gained a whole new way of looking at the world, which I didn't realize until returning to the States. It was the most worthwhile experience of my college career. Leah R - Middlebury College View Entire Review
About
SIT’s program in Samoa offers the opportunity to earn a minor in Oceanic studies or Indigenous studies. Through this program, you will discover the social, economic, and political impacts of globalization, westernization, and climate change in Oceania.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Science
- Pacific Area Studies
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Social Sciences
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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