SIT Study Abroad
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SIT Study Abroad is a program provider offering 73 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Internship abroad programs in 37 countries such as Australia, Cameroon, Chile, and Ecuador.
A pioneer in experiential, field-based study abroad, SIT Study Abroad provides academically engaging semester and summer programs in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East for undergraduate students.
SIT Study Abroad programs examine critical global issues in a specific cultural and geographical context. Studying with host country faculty and living with families, students gain a deep appreciation for local cultures, develop language skills, and become immersed in diverse topics ranging from the politics of identity to post-conflict transformation, from global health to environmental policy.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.sit.edu/.
Study Abroad with SIT Study Abroad
"The program was so worth while. I learned alot about my self through and my Jamaican culture through immersion. Its humbled me "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes!"
A student Brandeis University
"This was a very connective experience for me and I learned a lot in the fields that I hope to go into in the future"
Nimotalai A University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I gained so much from this program. I have made some of the greatest connections and friendships. I have learned more about the history of Argentina and the United States involvement in the making of the country how it is today. I have learned about Argentina's indigenous population and how they work towards autonomy and recogni..."
Anna O University of Iowa
"I feel I experienced so much growth in my skill, fluency, and confidence in speaking Spanish through classes, living with a host family, and conversing with locals. I gained a much deeper understanding of cultural, social, and environmental issues relating to the region of southern Patagonia through both coursework and excursion..."
Bea C University of Vermont
"For me, it was worthwhile to go abroad because it gave me the chance to craft my life abroad. I was able to push myself in ways I didn't know were possible and navigate my own life. "
Rachel N Brandeis University
"I gained immense perspective and confirmation about the ideas I had been considering beforehand. Concepts like leadership, justice, freedom, changemaking, peace, etc. became animated experiences of life instead of abstract theories and it directly colors how I see myself as an individual and professional now. I gained friends, f..."
Ty'Shea W Northwestern University
"Absolutely, definitely worthwhile. I gained confidence and humor, and a flexibility with plan changes and cultural differences. I learned so much about ecotourism, ecotheology, and what I'm passionate about."
Catie M Wellesley College
"I learned about renewable energy and how successful renewable energy can be for a country. By being in Iceland and seeing these resources being used effectively, it showed me that countries can be sustainable. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a great deal about different cultures, work ethics, and renewable energy. It was very worthwhile as we learned about all aspects of renewable energy rather than just engineering."
A student Brandeis University
"I know a little dutch now"
A student Wellesley College
"I have learned so much about myself and the world this will no doubt propel me into so many amazing opportunities in the future."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to appreciate and sit in discomfort. In order to progress in Spanish, to immerse myself in Argentine culture, to truly make the most of my abroad experience, I had to experience a lot of discomfort. Although this was challenging at first, it ultimately led to a lot of personal growth. I gained a deeper understandin..."
Clara B Kenyon College
"It was a mind-expanding experience that gave me a more nuanced, firsthand understanding of human rights challenges and North Africa's resilience! yes "
Ursula J Wellesley College
"I had a great semester studying abroad with the School for International Training in Cusco, Perú. Specifically, I really enjoyed excursions as well as the Independent Study Project. I loved getting to delve into interviews, specifically I conducted my project on the impacts of fair trade on food security within indigenous commun..."
Neha K Rice University
"I gained a lot of perspective on southeast Europe, politics in a region of conflict, and learned a lot about culture in former Yugoslavia. "
Sophia S Brandeis University
"My study abroad experience was so so worth it! Argentina is an incredibly country with a rich history of social and political mobilization, and I feel so lucky to have been able to immerse myself in the local culture. I met some really amazing people and my Spanish abilities improved immensely. Traveling across the country, livi..."
Maya K Brandeis University
"I gained independence and self-confidence. I think that made the trip worthwhile for me."
A student SUNY - Binghamton
"This program was absolutely worthwhile because it didn't have a eurocentric approach to education, unlike the many colleges and universities we attend in the United States. The intention behind this program was not to force students to memorize specific facts and details for exams, but instead to provide interactive, discussion-..."
Karen H St. Olaf College
"The program was absolutely worthwhile. I gained new friends, unforgettable memories, grew my language and research skills, and have a new appreciation for the variety of experiences and stories that exist within public health. "
Bella G Washington University in St. Louis
"Friends, knowledge, experiences, opinions. Extremely worthwhile"
Madeline L Brandeis University
"I gained so much independence and confidence. I also unfortunately picked up an Argentine accent. Best part of the experience: Antarctica!!"
Eliana G Bowdoin College
"This study abroad deeply changed my perspective and thinking in terms of the Global South position in International Affairs. My positionality in which I approach academics and my professional trajectory has been deeply informed by my time here. Dr. Imraan Buccus, the Academic Director, is an amazing source of information and con..."
Genevieve M George Washington University
"I felt that I spent so much time outside of my comfort zone as well as experienced so much culture shock that I could not possibly conceptualize of before spending time abroad. "
Jun R Hamilton College
"I became relatively confident in Nepali (langauge), and passed an official language exam used by the Peacecorp and Fulbright programs. I learned a lot about Nepali culture, development issues and overall caste related issues. My internship was incredibly helpful in those aspects. "
Sandeep T Hobart and William Smith Colleges
